Know what Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət

NOH-wuht

UK

nˈəʊ/ /wˈɒt

NUH-oht

Definición

An informal expression used to introduce a thought, opinion, or surprise, similar to saying 'by the way' or drawing attention before sharing news or an idea. Sometimes it’s part of a question to check if someone knows something specific.

Uso & Matices

Very informal, most often used in speech. Commonly appears at the start of a sentence to catch attention, or to introduce something unexpected. Not used in formal writing. Also appears as 'You know what?' or within 'Do you know what?'.

• Spanish: ¿sabes qué? - ¿sabes una cosa?
• Portuguese (BR): sabe de uma coisa? - sabe o quê?
• Portuguese (PT): sabes uma coisa? - sabes o quê?
• Chinese (Simplified): 你知道吗 - 你知道什么
• Chinese (Traditional): 你知道嗎 - 你知道什麼
• Hindi: जानते हो क्या - पता है क्या
• Arabic: بتعرف شو؟ - هل تعلم ماذا؟
• Bengali: বল তো - জানো কী
• Russian: знаешь что - знаешь
• Japanese: あのね - 実はね
• Vietnamese: biết không - này nhé
• Korean: 있잖아 - 그거 알아
• Turkish: biliyor musun - şey
• Urdu: جانتے ہو کیا - سُنیں
• Indonesian: tahu nggak - kamu tahu tidak

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Know what? I'm going to start a new hobby.

basic

Do you know what time it is?

basic

You never know what will happen next.

basic

Know what? I actually like Mondays now.

natural

You know what I mean, right?

natural

If you know what I’m talking about, let me know.

natural