Cool MateWhat do ya think that means vs What do you think
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
What do ya think that means
What do you think
| What do ya think that means | What do you think | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //wɒt duː jə θɪŋk ðæt miːnz//🇺🇸 //wɑt du jə θɪŋk ðæt minz// | 🇬🇧 //wɒt də juː θɪŋk//🇺🇸 //wɑt də ju θɪŋk// |
| Meaning | What do you believe that means? | Ask someone for their opinion. |
| Example | I received a strange message, and I asked, 'What do ya think that means?' | What do you think about this plan? |
| Register | Informal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| Collocations | what do ya think, ya know, what does that mean | ask what you think, what do you think about, I wonder what you think |
| Antonyms | - | I don't think, I have no opinion, I disagree, I believe the opposite |
| Common mistakes | Using 'what do you think that means' in very formal contexts, Confusing 'ya' with more proper 'you', Using it in written formats where informality isn't appropriate | Confused with 'what do you want', Forgetting to use a question mark at the end, Using it too abruptly without context |
| Usage notes | Used in casual conversations. Avoid in formal writing or presentations. Best for friendly chats. | Use in discussions to invite others' opinions. Avoid in formal presentations or when you expect a specific answer. |
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Frequently asked questions: What do ya think that means vs What do you think
What's the difference between What do ya think that means and What do you think?
What do ya think that means: What do you believe that means? What do you think: Ask someone for their opinion.
Which is more formal: What do ya think that means and What do you think?
What do you think is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: What do ya think that means and What do you think?
What do you think is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
What do ya think that means: I received a strange message, and I asked, 'What do ya think that means?' What do you think: What do you think about this plan?
Can I use What do ya think that means and What do you think interchangeably?
Not always. What do ya think that means and What do you think are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.