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What’s going on

🇬🇧 UK //wɒts ˈɡəʊɪŋ ɒn// 🇺🇸 US //wɑts ˈɡoʊɪŋ ɑn//

Significado de What’s going on

An informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is.

In simple words: A way to ask what is happening or wrong.

What’s going on em uma frase

• When I walked in, I saw everyone looking worried and asked, 'What’s going on?'
• I heard a loud noise outside, so I yelled, 'What’s going on out there?'
• At the party, someone suddenly asked, 'What’s going on with that music?'
• She looked frustrated and I really wanted to know, 'What’s going on?'

Como usar What’s going on

Use in casual conversations. Avoid in formal settings. Good for checking on someone’s feelings or the situation.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine a person looking confused, asking, 'What’s going on?' as they observe chaos.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with What’s going on

• What's going on here
• What's going on lately
• What's going on with you

Synonyms for What’s going on

• What's happening
• What's up
• What’s the matter
• What’s occurring

Common mistakes with What’s going on

• Using it in a formal context, which sounds inappropriate.
• Confusing it with 'What’s wrong?' which is more specific about problems.

Perguntas frequentes sobre "What’s going on"

O que significa "What’s going on"?

A way to ask what is happening or wrong.

Qual é a definição de "What’s going on"?

An informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is.

Como se usa "What’s going on" em uma frase?

When I walked in, I saw everyone looking worried and asked, 'What’s going on?'

Pode dar outro exemplo de "What’s going on"?

I heard a loud noise outside, so I yelled, 'What’s going on out there?'

Quais são os sinônimos de "What’s going on"?

Algumas alternativas comuns são What's happening, What's up, What’s the matter, What’s occurring.

Que palavras combinam com "What’s going on"?

Costuma combinar com What's going on here, What's going on lately, What's going on with you.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar "What’s going on"?

Using it in a formal context, which sounds inappropriate. Confusing it with 'What’s wrong?' which is more specific about problems.

Como se pronuncia "What’s going on"?

US: //wɑts ˈɡoʊɪŋ ɑn//, UK: //wɒts ˈɡəʊɪŋ ɒn//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

"What’s going on" é formal ou informal?

"What’s going on" é informal, então combina com conversas casuais com amigos e família.

Quando devo usar "What’s going on"?

Use in casual conversations. Avoid in formal settings. Good for checking on someone’s feelings or the situation.