Cool MateWhat is it vs What is that vs What's that
Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.
What is it
What is that
What's that
| What is it | What is that | What's that | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronuncia | 🇬🇧 //wɒt ɪz ɪt//🇺🇸 //wɑt ɪz ɪt// | 🇬🇧 //wɒt ɪz ðæt//🇺🇸 //wɑt ɪz ðæt// | 🇬🇧 //wɒts ðæt//🇺🇸 //wɑts ðæt// |
| Significato | Una domanda per identificare o spiegare qualcosa.A question asking for identification or explanation. | Una domanda per identificare qualcosa.A question asking for identification of something. | Una domanda su qualcosa che vedi o senti.A question asking about something you see or hear. |
| Esempio | Look at that! What is it? | Look at that strange object! What is that? | Look at that strange noise; what's that? |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro | Informale |
| Quanto è comune | Top 2000 (comune) | Top 1000 (molto comune) | Top 5000 (abbastanza comune) |
| Collocazioni | what is it about, what is it for, can you tell me what it is | what is that noise, what is that thing, what is that smell | what's that sound?, what's that over there?, what's that doing? |
| Errori comuni | Omitting 'is' (saying 'what it?'), Not using a question mark at the end, Using in inappropriate formal contexts | Omitting 'that' (e.g. saying 'What is?'), Using in overly formal contexts, Incorrect intonation in questioning | Used in formal situations where a more polite inquiry is needed., Confused with 'what is that', which is more formal. |
| Note d'uso | Usalo nelle conversazioni di tutti i giorni per chiedere chiarimenti. Evitalo nella scrittura formale.Use in everyday conversation when asking for clarification. Avoid in formal writing. | Usato per chiedere informazioni su qualcosa di sconosciuto. Appropriato nella maggior parte dei contesti, specialmente nel parlato informale.Used to inquire about something unknown. Appropriate in most contexts, especially informal speech. | Usato nella conversazione informale. Evitare in contesti formali o scritti, perché potrebbe sembrare troppo confidenziale.Used in casual conversation. Avoid in formal settings or written language, as it may seem too familiar. |
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Domande frequenti: What is it vs What is that vs What's that
Qual è la differenza tra What is it, What is that e What's that?
What is it: A question asking for identification or explanation. What is that: A question asking for identification of something. What's that: A question asking about something you see or hear.
Quale è più comune: What is it, What is that e What's that?
What is that è la più comune nell'inglese di tutti i giorni.
Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?
What is it: Look at that! What is it? What is that: Look at that strange object! What is that? What's that: Look at that strange noise; what's that?
Posso usare What is it, What is that e What's that in modo intercambiabile?
Non sempre. What is it, What is that e What's that sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.