Guess what Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛs/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət
GESS-WUHT
ɡˈɛs/ /wˈɒt
gess-WOT
Definition
A conversational phrase used to get someone's attention before sharing surprising or important news.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and always used to preface news or surprises; common in both spoken and text conversations. Usually followed by a pause to make the other person curious.
Spanish: ¿adivina qué?Portuguese (BR): adivinha sóPortuguese (PT): adivinha láChinese (Simplified): 你猜怎么着Chinese (Traditional): 你猜怎麼著Hindi: अंदाज़ा लगाओ क्याArabic: تخيل ماذاBengali: ভাবুন তো - শুনুন তোRussian: прикинь - угадай чтоJapanese: ねえ、聞いて - ねえ、何だと思うVietnamese: đoán xemKorean: 맞혀봐 - 있잖아Turkish: tahmin et - biliyor musunUrdu: پتہ ہے کیا - سنو ذراIndonesian: tebak apa - tahu nggak
Example Sentences
Guess what! I got a new job.
basic
Guess what! We’re moving to a new house.
basic
Guess what! It’s your birthday cake.
basic
Hey, guess what—I saw your favorite singer at the mall today!
natural
Guess what—they’re giving us a long weekend at work!
natural
You’ll never believe it, but guess what? I finally passed my driving test.
natural