Who cares Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhu/ /ˈkɛɹz

HOO KAIRZ

UK

hˈuː/ /kˈeəz

HOO KAIHZ

Definition

An informal expression used to show that you do not think something is important or that you are not interested.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and can sound dismissive or rude if used in serious situations. Often used to brush off a topic or show indifference. Common in spoken English; avoid in formal writing.

• Spanish: ¿a quién le importa? - ¿a quién le interesa?
• Portuguese (BR): quem se importa? - e daí?
• Portuguese (PT): quem se importa? - e depois?
• Chinese (Simplified): 谁在乎？- 谁关心？
• Chinese (Traditional): 誰在乎？- 誰關心？
• Hindi: किसे फर्क पड़ता है? - कौन परवाह करता है?
• Arabic: من يهتم؟ - من يبالي؟
• Bengali: কিছু যায় আসে? - কারও কিছু এসে যায়?
• Russian: какая разница? - кому какое дело?
• Japanese: どうでもいい - 誰も気にしない
• Vietnamese: ai quan tâm
• Korean: 누가 신경 써? - 누가 상관해?
• Turkish: kimin umurunda
• Urdu: کون پرواہ کرتا ہے؟
• Indonesian: siapa peduli

Example Sentences

Who cares if it rains today?

basic

He broke his pencil, but who cares?

basic

Who cares about their opinion?

basic

So he didn’t invite us—who cares?

natural

You got the answer wrong, but honestly, who cares?

natural

People say it’s a silly hobby, but who cares what they think?

natural