What now Meaning in English
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈnaʊ
HWUHT NOW
wˈɒt/ /nˈaʊ
WOT NOW
Definition
An expression used when something unexpected happens and you're wondering what to do next or what will happen next.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Used to show confusion, frustration, or a need for direction after a change or problem. Common in conversations after surprises or setbacks. Sometimes rhetorical, not always expecting an answer.
Spanish: ¿y ahora qué? - ¿qué pasa ahora?Portuguese (BR): e agora? - o que faço agora?Portuguese (PT): e agora? - o que faço agora?Chinese (Simplified): 现在怎么办？ - 现在呢？Chinese (Traditional): 現在怎麼辦？ - 現在呢？Hindi: अब क्या? - अब क्या करें?Arabic: وماذا الآن؟ - ماذا أفعل الآن؟Bengali: এবার কী - এখন কী (করা হবে)Russian: что теперь - и что теперьJapanese: さてどうしよう - 今度は何 (だ)Vietnamese: giờ phải làm sao - bây giờ làm gìKorean: 이제 뭐야 - 이제 어떻게 해Turkish: şimdi ne olacak - şimdi ne yapacağızUrdu: اب کیاIndonesian: terus apa - sekarang apa
Example Sentences
What now? The computer just crashed.
basic
The bus left without us. What now?
basic
We finished the project early. What now?
basic
Okay, the plan's changed again. What now?
natural
If we don't get help soon, what now?
natural
Great, the lights went out. What now?
natural