Cool MateMeaning of What's up?
In simple words: A casual way to ask someone how they are or what's happening.
What's up? in a sentence
How to use What's up?
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Think of a person looking up at the sky and asking, 'What's up there?'
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Collocations with What's up?
- What's up, buddy?
- What's up, man?
- What's up with that?
- Hey, what's up?
- So, what's up?
Synonyms for What's up?
- How's it going?
- What's going on?
- What's happening?
- What’s new?
- How are you?
Common mistakes with What's up?
- Using it in a formal meeting where a respectful greeting is expected.
- Misunderstanding it as a question requiring a detailed answer.
- Not responding appropriately with a casual reply.
Compare What's up? with What’s going on, What's happening, What's new, How are you
What's up? appears in
What's up? in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إيه الأخبار؟
طريقة عادية للسؤال عن حال شخص ما أو ما يحدث.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কেমন আছ?/কি খবর?
কেউ কেমন আছে বা কি হচ্ছে তা জিজ্ঞাসা করার একটি সহজ উপায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Was geht ab?
Eine lockere Art zu fragen, wie es jemandem geht oder was gerade passiert.
- SpanishEspañol
¿Qué tal?
Una forma casual de preguntarle a alguien cómo anda o qué hay de nuevo.
- Persianفارسی
چه خبر؟
یک روش غیررسمی برای پرسیدن حال کسی یا اینکه چه خبر است.
- FrenchFrançais
Ça va ?
Une façon décontractée de demander à quelqu'un comment il va ou ce qui se passe.
- Hindiहिन्दी
क्या हाल है?, क्या चल रहा है?, और क्या?
किसी से उसका हाल-चाल या क्या हो रहा है, पूछने का एक आसान तरीका।
- ItalianItaliano
Come va? / Che si dice?
Un modo informale per chiedere a qualcuno come sta o cosa sta succedendo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
E aí? / Beleza?
Um jeito casual de perguntar como a pessoa está ou o que está rolando.
- RussianРусский
Как дела? Что нового?
Неформальный способ спросить, как дела или что происходит.
- Urduاردو
کیا حال ہے؟, کیا چل رہا ہے؟
کسی سے اس کا حال پوچھنے یا یہ جاننے کا ایک غیر رسمی طریقہ کہ کیا ہو رہا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
怎么样？/ 怎么了？
一种随便问问别人怎么样或者有什么新鲜事的说法。
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Frequently asked questions about What's up?
What does What's up? mean?
A casual way to ask someone how they are or what's happening.
What is the definition of What's up??
A casual greeting asking how someone is or what they are doing.
How do you use What's up? in a sentence?
When I saw my friend, I casually said, 'What's up?'
Can you give another example of What's up??
I texted him, 'Hey, what's up?' to check on him.
What are synonyms for What's up??
Common alternatives include How's it going?, What's going on?, What's happening?, What’s new?, How are you?.
What words go with What's up??
It commonly pairs with What's up, buddy?, What's up, man?, What's up with that?, Hey, what's up?, So, what's up?.
What are common mistakes when using What's up??
Using it in a formal meeting where a respectful greeting is expected. Misunderstanding it as a question requiring a detailed answer. Not responding appropriately with a casual reply.
How do you pronounce What's up??
US: //wɑts ʌp//, UK: //wɒts ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is What's up? formal or informal?
"What's up?" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use What's up??
Used mainly in casual conversations among friends. It may not be appropriate in formal situations.