Cool MateMeaning of What's that for
A question asking for the purpose of something.
In simple words: Why is that there?
What's that for in a sentence
- I found this tool in the garage, but what's that for?
- During the meeting, Jane asked, 'What's that for?' when she saw the new projector.
- I saw a weird statue outside; what's that for?
How to use What's that for
Used in casual conversations to ask about the purpose of something. Avoid in formal settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Think of asking, 'What is that for?' when you see something puzzling.
Related words
Collocations with What's that for
- ask what's that for
- wonder what's that for
Synonyms for What's that for
- What is that used for?
- What's the purpose of that?
- Why do we have that?
Common mistakes with What's that for
- Using in formal contexts like presentations or meetings.
- Confusing with 'what's it for?'
- Forgetting to use it with appropriate intonation.
What's that for appears in
What's that for in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ما فائدة هذا؟
لماذا هذا الشيء هنا؟
- Bengaliবাংলা
এটা কিসের জন্য
এটা কেন আছে?
- GermanDeutsch
Wozu ist das gut?
Warum ist das da?
- SpanishEspañol
¿Para qué es eso?
¿Por qué está eso ahí?
- Persianفارسی
برای چیست؟
این برای چیه؟
- FrenchFrançais
À quoi ça sert
Pourquoi c'est là ?
- Hindiहिन्दी
वो किसलिए है
वो काहे के लिए है?
- ItalianItaliano
A cosa serve
Perché è lì?
- PortuguesePortuguês
Para que serve isso
Por que isso está aí?
- RussianРусский
Зачем это?
Зачем это здесь?
- Urduاردو
یہ کس لیے ہے
یہ کیوں ہے؟
- Chinese中文
这是干嘛用的
这玩意儿是干啥的？
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Frequently asked questions about What's that for
What does What's that for mean?
Why is that there?
What is the definition of What's that for?
A question asking for the purpose of something.
How do you use What's that for in a sentence?
I found this tool in the garage, but what's that for?
Can you give another example of What's that for?
During the meeting, Jane asked, 'What's that for?' when she saw the new projector.
What are synonyms for What's that for?
Common alternatives include What is that used for?, What's the purpose of that?, Why do we have that?.
What words go with What's that for?
It commonly pairs with ask what's that for, wonder what's that for.
What are common mistakes when using What's that for?
Using in formal contexts like presentations or meetings. Confusing with 'what's it for?' Forgetting to use it with appropriate intonation.
How do you pronounce What's that for?
US: //wɑts ðæt fɔr//, UK: //wɒts ðæt fɔː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is What's that for formal or informal?
"What's that for" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use What's that for?
Used in casual conversations to ask about the purpose of something. Avoid in formal settings.