was das betrifft
as far as that is concerned; in that regard
adverb VAS das be-TREFT Rare
Also means
on that point; regarding that
Usage Note
Was das betrifft frames a response or statement as specifically addressing the topic just mentioned: Was das betrifft, bin ich anderer Meinung. It is useful for keeping a conversation on track and signals focused engagement with a point. Common in both formal debate and everyday conversation.
Examples
"Was das betrifft, teile ich Ihre Bedenken vollständig."
Natural Translation
As far as that is concerned, I fully share your concerns.
Literal Translation
What that concerns, share I your concerns completely.
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