How do you use "what (relative)" in a sentence?

What I need is a break.' (= the thing that I need) She told me what had happened. I don't understand what you mean. What matters most is your health.

what (relative)

Q: What does "what (relative)" mean?

Using 'what' to mean 'the thing(s) that' 'What' can introduce a clause meaning 'the thing that' or 'the things that.' It combines a noun and relative pronoun. Don't confuse with 'which' - 'what' includes its own antecedent.

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Significado: Using 'what' to mean 'the thing(s) that'

用what表示'...的东西'

Usar 'what' para significar 'la(s) cosa(s) que'

「what」を「〜すること/もの」の意味で使う

'what'을 '~하는 것/~하는 물건'의 의미로 사용하기

'What' can introduce a clause meaning 'the thing that' or 'the things that.' It combines a noun and relative pronoun. Don't confuse with 'which' - 'what' includes its own antecedent.

'What'可以引导一个表示'...的东西'的从句。它结合了名词和关系代词。不要和'which'混淆——'what'包含了它自己的先行词。

'What' puede introducir una cláusula que significa 'la cosa que' o 'las cosas que.' Combina un sustantivo y un pronombre relativo. No confundir con 'which' - 'what' incluye su propio antecedente.

「What」は「〜するもの/こと」を意味する節を導くことができます。名詞と関係代名詞を組み合わせます。「which」と混同しないで - 「what」は自身の先行詞を含みます。

'What'은 'the thing that(~하는 것)' 또는 'the things that(~하는 것들)'을 의미하는 절을 이끌 수 있습니다. 명사와 관계대명사를 결합한 역할을 합니다. 'which'와 혼동하지 마세요 — 'what'은 자체적으로 선행사를 포함합니다.

Ejemplos

What I need is a break.' (= the thing that I need)
我需要的是休息。'（= 我需要的东西）
Lo que necesito es un descanso.' (= la cosa que necesito)
私が必要なのは休憩です。'（= 私が必要なもの）
내가 필요한 것은 휴식입니다. (= 내가 필요한 것)
She told me what had happened.
她告诉了我发生了什么。
Ella me contó lo que había pasado.
彼女は何が起こったか教えてくれました。
그녀는 무슨 일이 있었는지 말해 주었습니다.
I don't understand what you mean.
我不明白你的意思。
No entiendo lo que quieres decir.
あなたの言っていることが分かりません。
당신이 무슨 말을 하는지 이해하지 못하겠습니다.
What matters most is your health.
最重要的是你的健康。
Lo que más importa es tu salud.
一番大切なのはあなたの健康です。
가장 중요한 것은 당신의 건강입니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: spoken, written, everyday

Tono: emphatic

✓ Correcto

What I said was true.
我说的是真的。
Lo que dije era verdad.
私が言ったことは本当です。
내가 말한 것은 사실이에요.
I'll do what I can.
我会尽我所能。
Haré lo que pueda.
できることはします。
할 수 있는 것은 하겠습니다.
What worries me is the cost.
让我担心的是费用。
Lo que me preocupa es el costo.
心配なのは費用です。
걱정되는 것은 비용이에요.
That's exactly what I meant.
那正是我的意思。
Eso es exactamente lo que quería decir.
それがまさに言いたかったことです。
그것이 정확히 제가 의미한 것이에요.
The thing that I need.
我需要的东西。
Lo que necesito.
私が必要としているもの。
내가 필요한 것.

✗ Incorrecto

The thing what I need. (use 'that' or drop 'thing')
The thing what I need.（用'that'或省略'thing'）
The thing what I need. (usar 'that' o eliminar 'thing')
The thing what I need.（「that」を使うか「thing」を省く）
The thing what I need.（'that'을 사용하거나 'thing'을 생략）
What that I said was true. (redundant)
What that I said was true.（冗余）
What that I said was true. (redundante)
What that I said was true.（冗長）
What that I said was true.（중복）

Origen e historia

Free relative clause with 'what'

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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