Cool MateMeaning of Who's there
A question asked to identify a person at the door.
In simple words: A way to ask who is at the door.
Who's there in a sentence
- When I heard a knock, I called out, 'Who's there?'
- 'Who's there?' I shouted, peering through the peephole.
- The knocking continued, making me wonder, 'Who's there?'
- I opened the door and asked, 'Who's there?'
- In a playful mood, he knocked and yelled, 'Who's there?'
How to use Who's there
"Who's there" is often used when someone is knocking at the door. It's friendly and casual. Use it in social contexts but not in formal situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Think of a doorbell ringing - imagine asking 'Who's there?' as you open the door.
Related words
Collocations with Who's there
- ask 'who's there'
- knock on the door
- hear a knock
Synonyms for Who's there
- Who's at the door?
- Who is it?
- Who knocks?
Common mistakes with Who's there
- Using it in a formal context or with unfamiliar people.
- Confusing it with 'Who's here?' which asks about someone already present.
- Responding instead of asking when someone knocks.
Who's there appears in
Who's there in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مين هناك
طريقة للسؤال عن هوية الشخص الذي على الباب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কে ওখানে
দরজায় কে আছে তা জিজ্ঞাসা করার একটি উপায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Wer ist da?
Eine Art zu fragen, wer an der Tür ist.
- SpanishEspañol
¿Quién es?
Una forma de preguntar quién está en la puerta.
- Persianفارسی
کیه اونجا
یه جورایی میپرسی کی پشت دره.
- FrenchFrançais
Qui est là
Une façon de demander qui est à la porte.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कौन है
दरवाजे पर कौन है, यह पूछने का एक तरीका।
- ItalianItaliano
Chi c'è?
Un modo per chiedere chi c'è alla porta.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Quem está aí?
Uma forma de perguntar quem está na porta.
- RussianРусский
Кто там?
Способ спросить, кто находится за дверью.
- Urduاردو
کون ہے
دروازے پر کون ہے یہ پوچھنے کا ایک طریقہ۔
- Chinese中文
谁在那儿
问谁在门口的一种方式。
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Frequently asked questions about Who's there
What does Who's there mean?
A way to ask who is at the door.
What is the definition of Who's there?
A question asked to identify a person at the door.
How do you use Who's there in a sentence?
When I heard a knock, I called out, 'Who's there?'
Can you give another example of Who's there?
'Who's there?' I shouted, peering through the peephole.
What are synonyms for Who's there?
Common alternatives include Who's at the door?, Who is it?, Who knocks?.
What words go with Who's there?
It commonly pairs with ask 'who's there', knock on the door, hear a knock.
What are common mistakes when using Who's there?
Using it in a formal context or with unfamiliar people. Confusing it with 'Who's here?' which asks about someone already present. Responding instead of asking when someone knocks.
How do you pronounce Who's there?
US: //huːz ðɛr//, UK: //huːz ðeə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Who's there formal or informal?
"Who's there" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Who's there?
"Who's there" is often used when someone is knocking at the door. It's friendly and casual. Use it in social contexts but not in formal situations.