Cool MateMeaning of Who's this
A question asking for the identity of a person.
In simple words: A way to ask about someone's identity.
Who's this in a sentence
- As the door opened, he turned to his friend and asked, 'Who's this?'
- At the coffee shop, I heard someone ask, 'Who's this?' when a stranger walked in.
- During the video call, I couldn't help but ask, 'Who's this?' when a new face appeared.
- In a game of charades, someone suddenly entered and I wondered, 'Who's this?'
How to use Who's this
Used to inquire about an unknown person, often in informal settings. Appropriate when meeting someone new or when someone enters a conversation unexpectedly.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Think of a scene where you’re in a party and you hear someone new approaching—‘Who's this?’
Related words
Collocations with Who's this
- Who's this over here?
- Who's this on the phone?
- Who's this in the photo?
Synonyms for Who's this
- Who is it?
- Who are you?
- Who’s that?
Common mistakes with Who's this
- Using it in very formal situations where a more direct question is needed.
- Confusing it with 'Who is this?' when referring to a specific person.
- Failing to use proper intonation to convey curiosity.
Who's this appears in
Who's this in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مين ده؟
طريقة للسؤال عن هوية شخص ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কে এই
কাউকে চিনতে না পারলে তার পরিচয় জানতে চাওয়ার একটা উপায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Wer ist das
Eine Art, nach jemandem zu fragen, den man nicht kennt.
- SpanishEspañol
¿Quién es?
Una forma de preguntar por la identidad de alguien.
- Persianفارسی
این کیه؟
یه جورایی میپرسیم کیه این طرف.
- FrenchFrançais
C'est qui ça
Une façon de demander qui est quelqu'un.
- Hindiहिन्दी
यह कौन है
किसी के बारे में पूछने का एक तरीका।
- ItalianItaliano
Chi è questo/a?
Un modo per chiedere chi sia qualcuno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Quem é este/esta?
Um jeito de perguntar sobre a identidade de alguém.
- RussianРусский
Кто это
Так спрашивают, когда не знают, кто перед ними.
- Urduاردو
یہ کون ہے؟
کسی کی شناخت کے بارے میں پوچھنے کا ایک طریقہ۔
- Chinese中文
这是谁
问别人是谁的一种方式。
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- WrittenB1
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Frequently asked questions about Who's this
What does Who's this mean?
A way to ask about someone's identity.
What is the definition of Who's this?
A question asking for the identity of a person.
How do you use Who's this in a sentence?
As the door opened, he turned to his friend and asked, 'Who's this?'
Can you give another example of Who's this?
At the coffee shop, I heard someone ask, 'Who's this?' when a stranger walked in.
What are synonyms for Who's this?
Common alternatives include Who is it?, Who are you?, Who’s that?.
What words go with Who's this?
It commonly pairs with Who's this over here?, Who's this on the phone?, Who's this in the photo?.
What are common mistakes when using Who's this?
Using it in very formal situations where a more direct question is needed. Confusing it with 'Who is this?' when referring to a specific person. Failing to use proper intonation to convey curiosity.
How do you pronounce Who's this?
US: //huːz ðɪs//, UK: //huːz ðɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Who's this?
Used to inquire about an unknown person, often in informal settings. Appropriate when meeting someone new or when someone enters a conversation unexpectedly.