What about Meaning in English
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /əˈbaʊt
WUHT-uh-BOWT
wˈɒt/ /ɐbˈaʊt
WOT-uh-BOWT
Definition
A common way to bring up a new subject, make a suggestion, or ask for someone's opinion about something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common in spoken English. Used to suggest alternatives ('What about pizza?'), shift focus ('What about tomorrow?'), or raise concerns ('What about safety?'). Often in questions but not always needing 'do you think'. Avoid using it in formal writing.
Spanish: ¿qué tal - ¿y - ¿qué hay dePortuguese (BR): e quanto a - que talPortuguese (PT): e quanto a - que talChinese (Simplified): 那...呢 - ...怎么样Chinese (Traditional): 那...呢 - ...怎麼樣Hindi: क्या होगा (इसके बारे में) - इसका क्याArabic: ماذا عن - ماذا بالنسبة إلىBengali: তা হলে কি - আর কী - তা ছাড়াRussian: а как насчёт - что насчётJapanese: ～はどう - ～はどうですかVietnamese: còn... thì sao - còn... thế nàoKorean: ~는 어때 - ~는 어떨까Turkish: peki ya - ... hakkında ne düşünüyorsunUrdu: کیا خیال ہے - اور کیاIndonesian: bagaimana dengan - gimana kalau
Example Sentences
What about going to the park?
basic
What about this one?
basic
Okay, but what about next week if we’re all busy now?
natural
I’m tired of pizza. What about Chinese food tonight?
natural
We have the tickets, but what about a ride to the concert?
natural
What about your brother?
basic