Cool MateMeaning of What about
A phrase used to inquire about someone's opinion or thoughts regarding a topic.
In simple words: A way to ask for someone's opinion on a subject.
What about in a sentence
- What about going to the beach this Saturday?
- What about your plans for the holiday?
- What about the movie we discussed last week?
- What about trying a different restaurant tonight?
How to use What about
Used in conversation to introduce a new topic or ask for opinions. Appropriate in most informal and neutral contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Think of 'What' as looking for answers about 'a' topic.
Related words
Collocations with What about
- What about that
- What about this
- What about me
Synonyms for What about
- How about
- What do you think about
- What do you say about
Common mistakes with What about
- Confused with 'What about that?' - often used differently in context.
- Not using it to introduce new topics when needed.
- Overusing in formal discussions where direct questions are preferred.
What about appears in
What about in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ماذا عن
طريقة للسؤال عن رأي شخص في موضوع ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কী ব্যাপার
কোনো বিষয়ে কারো মতামত জানতে চাওয়ার একটি উপায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Was ist mit
Eine Möglichkeit, nach der Meinung einer Person zu einem Thema zu fragen.
- SpanishEspañol
¿Y qué hay de
Una forma de pedir la opinión de alguien sobre un tema.
- Persianفارسی
چه خبر از، نظرت چیه در مورد
یه جورایی میپرسی نظرت در مورد یه چیزی چیه.
- FrenchFrançais
Et pour
Une façon de demander l'avis de quelqu'un sur un sujet.
- Hindiहिन्दी
What about
किसी विषय पर किसी की राय पूछने का एक तरीका।
- ItalianItaliano
E per quanto riguarda
Un modo per chiedere cosa ne pensa qualcuno di una cosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
E quanto a
Uma forma de pedir a opinião de alguém sobre um assunto.
- RussianРусский
А как насчет
Способ спросить чье-то мнение о чем-то.
- Urduاردو
کیا خیال ہے، کیا بات ہے
کسی موضوع پر کسی کی رائے پوچھنے کا ایک طریقہ۔
- Chinese中文
怎么样？/ 关于...呢？
问别人对某件事怎么看的一种方式。
More phrases like What about
- GoodA1
of high quality or an acceptable standard
- Did you get a good look
Asking someone if they saw something clearly or in detail.
- That's all
A phrase indicating the completion of something.
- Oh man
An expression conveying surprise, frustration, or disappointment.
- HomeA1
the house or flat that you live in, especially with your family
- Go see if they're home
Visit someone to check if they are at home.
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Frequently asked questions about What about
What does What about mean?
A way to ask for someone's opinion on a subject.
What is the definition of What about?
A phrase used to inquire about someone's opinion or thoughts regarding a topic.
How do you use What about in a sentence?
What about going to the beach this Saturday?
Can you give another example of What about?
What about your plans for the holiday?
What are synonyms for What about?
Common alternatives include How about, What do you think about, What do you say about.
What words go with What about?
It commonly pairs with What about that, What about this, What about me.
What are common mistakes when using What about?
Confused with 'What about that?' - often used differently in context. Not using it to introduce new topics when needed. Overusing in formal discussions where direct questions are preferred.
How do you pronounce What about?
US: //wɑt əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒt əˈbaʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use What about?
Used in conversation to introduce a new topic or ask for opinions. Appropriate in most informal and neutral contexts.