Comment on Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KAH-ment ON
kˈɒmɛnt/ /ˈɒn
KOM-ment ON
Definition
To give your opinion or make a remark about something. Often used when someone is asked to share thoughts on a topic, event, or statement.
Usage & Nuances
'Comment on' is slightly formal and common in both spoken and written English. Used with objects like 'issue', 'news', 'statement'. Do not use 'comment about'—'comment on' is preferred for giving opinions. Often appears in professional or news contexts.
Spanish: comentar sobre - opinar acerca dePortuguese (BR): comentar sobre - fazer um comentário sobrePortuguese (PT): comentar sobre - dar opinião sobreChinese (Simplified): 评论（关于）Chinese (Traditional): 評論（關於）Hindi: पर टिप्पणी करनाArabic: يعلق علىBengali: মন্তব্য করাRussian: прокомментировать - высказаться оJapanese: ～についてコメントするVietnamese: bình luận vềKorean: ~에 대해 논평하다 - ~에 대한 의견을 말하다Turkish: yorum yapmak - değerlendirmekUrdu: تبصرہ کرناIndonesian: mengomentari
Example Sentences
Please comment on the new policy.
basic
He didn't want to comment on the situation.
basic
Can you comment on this article?
basic
I’m not authorized to comment on ongoing investigations.
natural
Reporters asked her to comment on the rumors, but she stayed silent.
natural
You shouldn’t comment on things you know nothing about.
natural