Meaning of What do you call that
A phrase used to ask for the name of something.
In simple words: How do you say that?
What do you call that in a sentence
- What do you call that thing over there?
- I forgot, what do you call that type of plant?
- It's so weird, what do you call that?
How to use What do you call that
Used in casual conversation when asking for the name or term of something. Avoid in formal settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of a confused person pointing at an object and asking, 'What do you call that?'
Related words
Collocations with What do you call that
- what do you call that thing
- what do you call that object
- what do you call that place
Synonyms for What do you call that
- What is that called?
- How do you refer to that?
- What's the name of that?
Common mistakes with What do you call that
- Using in overly formal situations.
- Confusing with similar phrases like 'what is that called?'
What do you call that appears in
What do you call that in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ماذا تسمي ذلك
كيف تقول ذلك؟
- Bengaliবাংলা
ওটার নাম কি
এটাকে কি বলে?
- GermanDeutsch
Wie nennt man das
Wie sagt man das?
- SpanishEspañol
¿Cómo se llama eso?
¿Cómo se dice eso?
- Persianفارسی
اسمش چیه؟
اسمش چیه؟
- FrenchFrançais
Comment tu appelles ça
Comment on dit ça ?
- Hindiहिन्दी
उसे क्या कहते हैं
इसे क्या कहते हैं?
- ItalianItaliano
Come si chiama?
Come si dice?
- PortuguesePortuguês
Como se chama isso
Como é que se diz isso?
- RussianРусский
Как это называется
Как это сказать?
- Urduاردو
اس کو کیا کہتے ہیں
اس کو کیا کہتے ہیں؟
- Chinese中文
那叫什么
这怎么说?
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Frequently asked questions about What do you call that
What does What do you call that mean?
How do you say that?
What is the definition of What do you call that?
A phrase used to ask for the name of something.
How do you use What do you call that in a sentence?
What do you call that thing over there?
Can you give another example of What do you call that?
I forgot, what do you call that type of plant?
What are synonyms for What do you call that?
Common alternatives include What is that called?, How do you refer to that?, What's the name of that?.
What words go with What do you call that?
It commonly pairs with what do you call that thing, what do you call that object, what do you call that place.
What are common mistakes when using What do you call that?
Using in overly formal situations. Confusing with similar phrases like 'what is that called?'
How do you pronounce What do you call that?
US: //wʌt du jʊ kɔl ðæt//, UK: //wɒt duː jʊ kɔːl ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is What do you call that formal or informal?
"What do you call that" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use What do you call that?
Used in casual conversation when asking for the name or term of something. Avoid in formal settings.









