Cool MateWhat is it vs What's that vs What's this
Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.
What is it
What's that
What's this
| What is it | What's that | What's this | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronuncia | 🇬🇧 //wɒt ɪz ɪt//🇺🇸 //wɑt ɪz ɪt// | 🇬🇧 //wɒts ðæt//🇺🇸 //wɑts ðæt// | 🇬🇧 //wɒts ðɪs//🇺🇸 //wɑts ðɪs// |
| Significato | Una domanda per identificare o spiegare qualcosa.A question asking for identification or explanation. | Una domanda su qualcosa che vedi o senti.A question asking about something you see or hear. | Una domanda per chiedere di qualcosa che vedi o hai.A question asking about something you see or have. |
| Esempio | Look at that! What is it? | Look at that strange noise; what's that? | When I saw the strange device on the table, I asked, 'What's this?' |
| Registro | Neutro | Informale | Neutro |
| Quanto è comune | Top 2000 (comune) | Top 5000 (abbastanza comune) | Top 1000 (molto comune) |
| Collocazioni | what is it about, what is it for, can you tell me what it is | what's that sound?, what's that over there?, what's that doing? | what's this about, what's this place, what's this doing here |
| Errori comuni | Omitting 'is' (saying 'what it?'), Not using a question mark at the end, Using in inappropriate formal contexts | Used in formal situations where a more polite inquiry is needed., Confused with 'what is that', which is more formal. | Using it with a serious tone in formal situations., Confusing it with 'what is that' which can be seen as 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 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. | Usalo in contesti informali quando vuoi chiarimenti su un oggetto o una situazione. Evitalo in contesti formali.Use in informal settings when you want clarification about an object or situation. Avoid in formal contexts. |
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Domande frequenti: What is it vs What's that vs What's this
Qual è la differenza tra What is it, What's that e What's this?
What is it: A question asking for identification or explanation. What's that: A question asking about something you see or hear. What's this: A question asking about something you see or have.
Quale è più comune: What is it, What's that e What's this?
What's this è la più comune nell'inglese di tutti i giorni.
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What is it: Look at that! What is it? What's that: Look at that strange noise; what's that? What's this: When I saw the strange device on the table, I asked, 'What's this?'
Posso usare What is it, What's that e What's this in modo intercambiabile?
Non sempre. What is it, What's that e What's this 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.