What makes you think so Meaning in English

expression

US

WUHT MAYKS YOO THINK SOH

UK

WOT MAYKS YOO THINK SOH

Definition

This expression is used to ask someone why they believe something or what reason they have for their opinion.

Usage & Nuances

Common in spoken English when you're surprised, doubtful, or seeking explanation. Can sound neutral or slightly skeptical depending on tone. Alternatives include 'why do you think that?' and 'what makes you say that?' Avoid in formal writing.

• Spanish: ¿Por qué piensas eso? - ¿Qué te hace pensar eso?
• Portuguese (BR): Por que você acha isso? - O que te faz pensar isso?
• Portuguese (PT): Porque achas isso? - O que te leva a pensar isso?
• Chinese (Simplified): 你为什么这么认为？
• Chinese (Traditional): 你為什麼這麼認為？
• Hindi: आपको ऐसा क्यों लगता है?
• Arabic: ما الذي يجعلك تعتقد ذلك؟
• Bengali: তোমার এমন মনে হওয়ার কারণ কী - কেন তুমি এমন ভাবছ
• Russian: почему ты так думаешь - что заставляет тебя так думать
• Japanese: なぜそう思うの - どうしてそう考えるの
• Vietnamese: tại sao bạn nghĩ vậy - điều gì khiến bạn nghĩ như vậy
• Korean: 왜 그렇게 생각해 - 어떤 이유로 그렇게 생각해
• Turkish: neden böyle düşünüyorsun - seni böyle düşündüren ne
• Urdu: تمہیں ایسا کیوں لگتا ہے
• Indonesian: kenapa kamu berpikir begitu - apa yang membuatmu berpikir begitu

Example Sentences

What makes you think so?

basic

He said it will rain, and I asked, 'What makes you think so?'

basic

If you think it is easy, what makes you think so?

basic

Hmm, what makes you think so? Did you hear something I don't know?

natural

You seem pretty sure—what makes you think so?

natural

If that's true, what makes you think so?

natural