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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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