Cool MateMeaning of What are you talking about
A question asking for clarification on what someone is discussing.
In simple words: What are you saying?
What are you talking about in a sentence
- I don't understand, what are you talking about?
- She said something strange, and I asked, 'What are you talking about?'
- During the meeting, he suddenly shouted, 'What are you talking about?'
How to use What are you talking about
Use in casual conversations when you don't understand what someone means. Less appropriate in formal discussions.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Think of it as asking, 'What’s the topic of your talk?'
Related words
Collocations with What are you talking about
- talking about something
- talking about an issue
- talking about a topic
Synonyms for What are you talking about
- What do you mean?
- Can you clarify?
- What are you saying?
Opposites of What are you talking about
- I have no idea what you're saying
- I don't understand
- You're making no sense
Common mistakes with What are you talking about
- Using in formal settings where clarity is needed.
- Omitting 'you' and saying 'what are talking about'.
- Using a more complex structure instead of this simple phrase.
Compare What are you talking about with What do you mean, What are you saying
What are you talking about appears in
What are you talking about in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ماذا تقول؟
ماذا تقول؟
- Bengaliবাংলা
কী বলছো
কী বলছো তুমি?
- GermanDeutsch
Worüber redest du?
Was sagst du?
- SpanishEspañol
¿De qué estás hablando?
¿Qué dices?
- Persianفارسی
چی میگی
چی میگی؟
- FrenchFrançais
De quoi parles-tu ? / Qu'est-ce que tu racontes ?
Qu'est-ce que tu dis ?
- Hindiहिन्दी
आप क्या कह रहे हैं
आप क्या कह रहे हैं?
- ItalianItaliano
Di cosa stai parlando
Cosa stai dicendo?
- PortuguesePortuguês
Do que você está falando
O que você está dizendo?
- RussianРусский
О чём ты говоришь?
Что ты говоришь?
- Urduاردو
کیا بکواس کر رہے ہو
کیا کہہ رہے ہو؟
- Chinese中文
你在说什么
你在说什么？
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What does What are you talking about mean?
What are you saying?
What is the definition of What are you talking about?
A question asking for clarification on what someone is discussing.
How do you use What are you talking about in a sentence?
I don't understand, what are you talking about?
Can you give another example of What are you talking about?
She said something strange, and I asked, 'What are you talking about?'
What are synonyms for What are you talking about?
Common alternatives include What do you mean?, Can you clarify?, What are you saying?.
What is the opposite of What are you talking about?
Opposite meanings include I have no idea what you're saying, I don't understand, You're making no sense.
What words go with What are you talking about?
It commonly pairs with talking about something, talking about an issue, talking about a topic.
What are common mistakes when using What are you talking about?
Using in formal settings where clarity is needed. Omitting 'you' and saying 'what are talking about'. Using a more complex structure instead of this simple phrase.
How do you pronounce What are you talking about?
US: //wɑt əː ju ˈtɔkɪŋ əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒt əː juː ˈtɔːkɪŋ əˈbaʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is What are you talking about formal or informal?
"What are you talking about" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use What are you talking about?
Use in casual conversations when you don't understand what someone means. Less appropriate in formal discussions.