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UK//wɒt ɪz hɪz//US//wɑt ɪz hɪz//

Meaning of What is his

A phrase used to ask about the identity of a male person.

In simple words: A phrase used to ask about someone's identity or situation.

What is his in a sentence

  • I met someone new; what is his name?
  • She told me about her boyfriend, but what is his job?
  • I'm unsure who you're talking about; what is his role in the company?
  • They mentioned a guy at the party; what is his story?
  • I can't recall his name; what is his full name again?

How to use What is his

Used to inquire about someone's name or whereabouts, often in both spoken and written contexts. Appropriate in most informal conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of 'what' as asking for information and 'his' as indicating the person.

Related words

Collocations with What is his

  • What is his name
  • What is his age
  • What is his job

Synonyms for What is his

Common mistakes with What is his

  • Using 'whom' instead of 'what' in informal speech.
  • Misplacing 'is' in the sentence structure.
  • Omitting 'his' and replacing it with a possessive adjective.

Compare What is his with Who is he, What about him

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Frequently asked questions about What is his

What does What is his mean?

A phrase used to ask about someone's identity or situation.

What is the definition of What is his?

A phrase used to ask about the identity of a male person.

How do you use What is his in a sentence?

I met someone new; what is his name?

Can you give another example of What is his?

She told me about her boyfriend, but what is his job?

What are synonyms for What is his?

Common alternatives include Who is he?, What is his name?, What about him?.

What words go with What is his?

It commonly pairs with What is his name, What is his age, What is his job.

What are common mistakes when using What is his?

Using 'whom' instead of 'what' in informal speech. Misplacing 'is' in the sentence structure. Omitting 'his' and replacing it with a possessive adjective.

How do you pronounce What is his?

US: //wɑt ɪz hɪz//, UK: //wɒt ɪz hɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What is his?

Used to inquire about someone's name or whereabouts, often in both spoken and written contexts. Appropriate in most informal conversations.