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UK//wɒt ɪz ðɪs pleɪs//US//wɑt ɪz ðɪs pleɪs//

Meaning of What is this place

A phrase used to inquire about the identity or nature of a location.

In simple words: A question asking about the identity of a location.

What is this place in a sentence

  • As I stepped out of the car, I said, 'What is this place?'
  • The sign was in a foreign language, and I wondered, 'What is this place?'
  • 'What is this place?' I asked the tour guide as we entered the museum.
  • Looking around, I thought, 'What is this place?' It felt so different from home.
  • 'What is this place?' she whispered, amazed by the beauty of the garden.

How to use What is this place

Used when specifying a location that is unfamiliar. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of asking someone to identify a mystery location with 'What is this place?'

Related words

Collocations with What is this place

  • What is this building?
  • What is this area?
  • What is this town?

Synonyms for What is this place

Common mistakes with What is this place

  • Using 'what' for a specific name instead of a general question.
  • Confusing this phrase with 'where is this place?' which asks for location, not identification.

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Frequently asked questions about What is this place

What does What is this place mean?

A question asking about the identity of a location.

What is the definition of What is this place?

A phrase used to inquire about the identity or nature of a location.

How do you use What is this place in a sentence?

As I stepped out of the car, I said, 'What is this place?'

Can you give another example of What is this place?

The sign was in a foreign language, and I wondered, 'What is this place?'

What are synonyms for What is this place?

Common alternatives include Where am I?, What location is this?, Identify this place.

What words go with What is this place?

It commonly pairs with What is this building?, What is this area?, What is this town?.

What are common mistakes when using What is this place?

Using 'what' for a specific name instead of a general question. Confusing this phrase with 'where is this place?' which asks for location, not identification.

How do you pronounce What is this place?

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

When should I use What is this place?

Used when specifying a location that is unfamiliar. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.