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What’s going on

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

Значение 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 в предложении

• 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?'

Как использовать 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.

Похожие слова

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.

Частые вопросы о "What’s going on"

Что значит "What’s going on"?

A way to ask what is happening or wrong.

Какое определение у "What’s going on"?

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

Как использовать "What’s going on" в предложении?

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

Можешь привести ещё один пример с "What’s going on"?

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

Какие синонимы у "What’s going on"?

Распространённые варианты: What's happening, What's up, What’s the matter, What’s occurring.

Какие слова сочетаются с "What’s going on"?

Часто сочетается с What's going on here, What's going on lately, What's going on with you.

Какие частые ошибки при использовании "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.

Как произносится "What’s going on"?

US: //wɑts ˈɡoʊɪŋ ɑn//, UK: //wɒts ˈɡəʊɪŋ ɒn//. Послушай аудио выше, чтобы услышать произношение носителя.

"What’s going on" формальное или неформальное?

"What’s going on" неформальное, поэтому подходит для непринуждённых разговоров с друзьями и семьёй.

Когда стоит использовать "What’s going on"?

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