How about you Meaning in English
expression
ˈhaʊ/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈju
HOW uh-BOWT YOO
hˈaʊ/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /jˈuː
how uh-BOWT YOO
Definition
A phrase used to return a question after giving your own answer, or to ask what another person thinks or feels in a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and common in daily conversation. Typically follows a personal answer or opinion, inviting the other person's response. Do not use in formal writing or presentations. Often shortened to just 'you?' in speech.
Spanish: ¿y tú? - ¿y usted?Portuguese (BR): e você? - e tu?Portuguese (PT): e tu? - e você?Chinese (Simplified): 你呢？Chinese (Traditional): 你呢？Hindi: और आप? - और तुम?Arabic: ماذا عنك؟Bengali: তুমি? - তোমার কী অবস্থা? - তোমার কী খবর?Russian: а ты? - как насчёт тебя?Japanese: あなたは？ - 君はどう？Vietnamese: còn bạn thì sao? - còn bạn?Korean: 너는? - 너는 어때?Turkish: ya sen? - peki ya sen?Urdu: اور آپ؟ - تمہارا کیا خیال ہے؟Indonesian: kamu bagaimana? - bagaimana denganmu?
Example Sentences
I like pizza. How about you?
basic
I finished my homework. How about you?
basic
I'm going to the park this afternoon. How about you?
basic
I'm not really hungry right now. How about you?
natural
I spent my weekend relaxing at home. How about you?
natural
That sounds great for you! How about you, Tom?
natural