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UK//wɒt ˈtrʌbəlz juː//US//wɑt ˈtrʌbəlz ju//

Meaning of What troubles you

A question asking about problems or concerns someone is experiencing.

In simple words: What causes you problems?

What troubles you in a sentence

  • During our conversation, I asked, 'What troubles you?'
  • When I saw her sad face, I immediately inquired, 'What troubles you?'
  • 'What troubles you?' is a phrase that shows you care.
  • He looked worried, so I gently asked, 'What troubles you?'
  • In therapy, it's common to start with 'What troubles you?'

How to use What troubles you

Use when asking someone about their worries. It's appropriate in both casual and formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of it as asking someone to share their 'troubles', like a doctor inquiring about a patient's issues.

Related words

Collocations with What troubles you

  • genuinely ask what troubles you
  • list everything that troubles you
  • discuss what troubles you
  • open up about what troubles you
  • understand what troubles you

Synonyms for What troubles you

  • What concerns you?
  • What worries you?
  • What is bothering you?
  • What is troubling you?
  • What is upsetting you?

Common mistakes with What troubles you

  • Confused with 'What bothers you?' which is more informal.
  • Using 'What trouble you?' instead of the correct form.

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Frequently asked questions about What troubles you

What does What troubles you mean?

What causes you problems?

What is the definition of What troubles you?

A question asking about problems or concerns someone is experiencing.

How do you use What troubles you in a sentence?

During our conversation, I asked, 'What troubles you?'

Can you give another example of What troubles you?

When I saw her sad face, I immediately inquired, 'What troubles you?'

What are synonyms for What troubles you?

Common alternatives include What concerns you?, What worries you?, What is bothering you?, What is troubling you?, What is upsetting you?.

What words go with What troubles you?

It commonly pairs with genuinely ask what troubles you, list everything that troubles you, discuss what troubles you, open up about what troubles you, understand what troubles you.

What are common mistakes when using What troubles you?

Confused with 'What bothers you?' which is more informal. Using 'What trouble you?' instead of the correct form.

How do you pronounce What troubles you?

US: //wɑt ˈtrʌbəlz ju//, UK: //wɒt ˈtrʌbəlz juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What troubles you?

Use when asking someone about their worries. It's appropriate in both casual and formal situations.