The word "what" can imply that Ты want to know еще details about something, that Ты didn't know enough about, или Ты didn't hear quite so well. It can also express that Ты are in a significant state of shock. The word "what" can also mean that Ты need something to be repeated, linking back to its first definition. "What" can also be used as a first indefinite interrogative, meaning "is it" или "does it". For example, if Ты were to say "What is that dog doing?", it Ссылки to the sentence, "Is it doing....?" That is the best definition on the word "what" that I can give.
(used interrogatively as a request for specific information): What is the matter? 2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What does he do? 3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds? 4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, или importance of something): What is wealth without friends? 5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words или information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): Ты need what? 6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason или purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it? 7. how much?: What does it cost? 8. (used relatively to indicate that which): I will send what was promised. 9. whatever; anything that: Say what Ты please. Come what may. 10. the kind of thing или person that: He сказал(-а) what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting
