Cool MateMeaning of What’s going on
In simple words: A way to ask what is happening or wrong.
What’s going on in a sentence
- When I walked in, I saw everyone looking worried and asked, 'What’s going on?'
- I heard a loud noise outside, so I yelled, 'What’s going on out there?'
- At the party, someone suddenly asked, 'What’s going on with that music?'
- She looked frustrated and I really wanted to know, 'What’s going on?'
How to use What’s going on
Use in casual conversations. Avoid in formal settings. Good for checking on someone’s feelings or the situation.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Imagine a person looking confused, asking, 'What’s going on?' as they observe chaos.
Related words
Collocations with What’s going on
- What's going on here
- What's going on lately
- What's going on with you
Synonyms for What’s going on
- What's happening
- What's up
- What’s the matter
- What’s occurring
Common mistakes with What’s going on
- Using it in a formal context, which sounds inappropriate.
- Confusing it with 'What’s wrong?' which is more specific about problems.
Compare What’s going on with What's happening, What's up?, What's the matter
What’s going on appears in
What’s going on in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ماذا يحدث؟
طريقة للسؤال عما يحدث أو ما هو الخطأ.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কী হচ্ছে
কী ঘটছে বা কী ভুল হয়েছে তা জিজ্ঞাসা করার একটি উপায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Was ist los
Eine Art zu fragen, was passiert oder was falsch ist.
- SpanishEspañol
¿Qué pasa? / ¿Qué ocurre?
Una manera de preguntar qué está pasando o qué va mal.
- Persianفارسی
چه خبره
یه راه برای پرسیدن اینکه چی شده یا چه مشکلی پیش اومده.
- FrenchFrançais
Qu'est-ce qui se passe
Une façon de demander ce qui se passe ou ce qui ne va pas.
- Hindiहिन्दी
क्या हो रहा है
यह पूछने का एक तरीका है कि क्या हो रहा है या क्या गलत है।
- ItalianItaliano
Che succede
Un modo per chiedere cosa sta succedendo o cosa c'è che non va.
- PortuguesePortuguês
O que está acontecendo
Um jeito de perguntar o que está acontecendo ou o que há de errado.
- RussianРусский
Что происходит
Способ спросить, что происходит или что не так.
- Urduاردو
کیا ہو رہا ہے
یہ پوچھنے کا ایک طریقہ ہے کہ کیا ہو رہا ہے یا کیا غلط ہے۔
- Chinese中文
怎么了？/ 发生什么事了？
问发生了什么事或者有什么不对劲的说法。
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Frequently asked questions about What’s going on
What does What’s going on mean?
A way to ask what is happening or wrong.
What is the definition of What’s going on?
An informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is.
How do you use What’s going on in a sentence?
When I walked in, I saw everyone looking worried and asked, 'What’s going on?'
Can you give another example of What’s going on?
I heard a loud noise outside, so I yelled, 'What’s going on out there?'
What are synonyms for What’s going on?
Common alternatives include What's happening, What's up, What’s the matter, What’s occurring.
What words go with What’s going on?
It commonly pairs with What's going on here, What's going on lately, What's going on with you.
What are common mistakes when using What’s going on?
Using it in a formal context, which sounds inappropriate. Confusing it with 'What’s wrong?' which is more specific about problems.
How do you pronounce What’s going on?
US: //wɑts ˈɡoʊɪŋ ɑn//, UK: //wɒts ˈɡəʊɪŋ ɒn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is What’s going on formal or informal?
"What’s going on" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use What’s going on?
Use in casual conversations. Avoid in formal settings. Good for checking on someone’s feelings or the situation.