Cool MateMeaning of What this is about
A phrase used to inquire about the main topic or purpose of something.
In simple words: What this means or is focused on.
What this is about in a sentence
- I'm not sure what this is about; can you clarify?
- Before we start, let’s discuss what this is about.
- She asked what this is about during the meeting.
How to use What this is about
Use this phrase when asking for clarification or when discussing the main topic. It's generally appropriate in casual conversations and some formal discussions but avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of it as asking 'what's the story here?'
Related words
Collocations with What this is about
- understand what this is about
- discuss what this is about
- know what this is about
Synonyms for What this is about
- what is the subject
- what's going on
- what's the focus
Common mistakes with What this is about
- Confused with 'what is this about' – keep it as a chunk.
- Improper use in overly formal contexts.
- Using it without context can lead to misunderstandings.
What this is about appears in
What this is about in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عن ماذا يدور هذا
ماذا يعني هذا أو ما هو تركيزه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এটা কি নিয়ে
এটার মানে কি বা এটা কিসের উপর কেন্দ্র করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Worum es hier geht
Was das bedeutet oder worauf es sich konzentriert.
- SpanishEspañol
De qué se trata
De qué va esto o en qué se centra.
- Persianفارسی
موضوع چیه
معنی یا تمرکز این چیه.
- FrenchFrançais
De quoi il s'agit
Ce que ça veut dire ou sur quoi ça porte.
- Hindiहिन्दी
यह किस बारे में है
इसका क्या मतलब है या किस पर ध्यान केंद्रित है।
- ItalianItaliano
Di cosa si tratta
Cosa significa o su cosa si concentra.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Do que se trata
O que isso significa ou no que está focado.
- RussianРусский
В чем дело
Что это значит или на чем сосредоточено.
- Urduاردو
یہ کس بارے میں ہے
اس کا کیا مطلب ہے یا کس پر توجہ مرکوز ہے۔
- Chinese中文
这是什么
这是什么意思或关注的内容。
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- MotherA1
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- Are we being punished for something
Inquiring if punishment is being applied for a past action.
- Is this gonna take a while
Asking if something will require a long time to complete.
- Before I was Dad
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Frequently asked questions about What this is about
What does What this is about mean?
What this means or is focused on.
What is the definition of What this is about?
A phrase used to inquire about the main topic or purpose of something.
How do you use What this is about in a sentence?
I'm not sure what this is about; can you clarify?
Can you give another example of What this is about?
Before we start, let’s discuss what this is about.
What are synonyms for What this is about?
Common alternatives include what is the subject, what's going on, what's the focus.
What words go with What this is about?
It commonly pairs with understand what this is about, discuss what this is about, know what this is about.
What are common mistakes when using What this is about?
Confused with 'what is this about' – keep it as a chunk. Improper use in overly formal contexts. Using it without context can lead to misunderstandings.
How do you pronounce What this is about?
US: //wɑt ðɪs ɪz əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒt ðɪs ɪz əˈbaʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use What this is about?
Use this phrase when asking for clarification or when discussing the main topic. It's generally appropriate in casual conversations and some formal discussions but avoid in very formal writing.