Meaning of What's this
A question to inquire about the identity or nature of an object.
In simple words: A question asking about something you see or have.
What's this in a sentence
- When I saw the strange device on the table, I asked, 'What's this?'
- In the museum, a kid pointed and wondered, 'What's this?'
- During the meeting, someone pointed to a chart and said, 'What's this?'
How to use What's this
Use in informal settings when you want clarification about an object or situation. Avoid in formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Think of pointing at an object while asking, 'What's this?'

Related words
Collocations with What's this
- what's this about
- what's this place
- what's this doing here
Synonyms for What's this
Common mistakes with What's this
- Using it with a serious tone in formal situations.
- Confusing it with 'what is that' which can be seen as more formal.
What's this appears in
What's this in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ما هذا؟
سؤال عن شيء تراه أو لديك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এটা কি
আপনি যা দেখছেন বা আপনার কাছে যা আছে তা সম্পর্কে জিজ্ঞাসা করার একটি প্রশ্ন।
- GermanDeutsch
Was ist das?
Eine Frage nach etwas, das du siehst oder hast.
- SpanishEspañol
¿Qué es esto?
Una pregunta sobre algo que ves o tienes.
- Persianفارسی
این چیه؟
یه سواله که در مورد یه چیزی که میبینی یا داری میپرسی.
- FrenchFrançais
C'est quoi ça
Une question pour savoir ce que c'est quand tu vois ou as quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
यह क्या है
आप जो देखते या रखते हैं उसके बारे में पूछने वाला एक प्रश्न।
- ItalianItaliano
Cos'è questo?
Una domanda per chiedere di qualcosa che vedi o hai.
- PortuguesePortuguês
O que é isto
Uma pergunta sobre algo que você vê ou tem.
- RussianРусский
Что это?
Вопрос о том, что вы видите или имеете.
- Urduاردو
یہ کیا ہے
کوئی چیز جو آپ دیکھتے یا رکھتے ہیں اس کے بارے میں پوچھنے والا سوال۔
- Chinese中文
这是什么
一个问你看到或拥有的东西的问题。
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Conditions that must be met for something to be successful.
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A statement indicating significant changes in the world.
- I feel it in the water
I sense or perceive something through the water.
- I feel it in the earth
I perceive a sensation or emotion connected to the earth.
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Frequently asked questions about What's this
What does What's this mean?
A question asking about something you see or have.
What is the definition of What's this?
A question to inquire about the identity or nature of an object.
How do you use What's this in a sentence?
When I saw the strange device on the table, I asked, 'What's this?'
Can you give another example of What's this?
In the museum, a kid pointed and wondered, 'What's this?'
What are synonyms for What's this?
Common alternatives include what is that, what is this.
What words go with What's this?
It commonly pairs with what's this about, what's this place, what's this doing here.
What are common mistakes when using What's this?
Using it with a serious tone in formal situations. Confusing it with 'what is that' which can be seen as more formal.
How do you pronounce What's this?
US: //wɑts ðɪs//, UK: //wɒts ðɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use What's this?
Use in informal settings when you want clarification about an object or situation. Avoid in formal contexts.





























