Hip to Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
HIP to, HIP tuh, HIP ti
hˈɪp/ /tˈuː
HIP TOO
Definition
To be very knowledgeable about or aware of something, especially current trends, secrets, or new information.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used in American English. Common in expressions like 'hip to the latest trends.' Can sound dated or playful. Not used for academic or technical knowledge; more for pop culture, social secrets, or being 'in the know.'
Spanish: estar al tanto de - conocer bien (algo moderno o secreto)Portuguese (BR): sacar onda de - estar ligado (a algo moderno ou secreto)Portuguese (PT): estar por dentro de - conhecer bem (algo moderno ou secreto)Chinese (Simplified): 了解 - 跟得上（时尚/潮流）Chinese (Traditional): 了解 - 跟得上（時尚/潮流）Hindi: जानकार होना - ट्रेंड/राज़ से वाकिफ होनाArabic: مطلع على - مدرك (أمر عصري أو سري)Bengali: জানা - ভালোভাবে বোঝা (কোনো আধুনিক বা গোপন বিষয়)Russian: быть в теме - разбираться (в чём-то модном или секретном)Japanese: 詳しい - 流行に通じているVietnamese: biết rõ về - nắm bắt (xu hướng, điều bí mật)Korean: 잘 알고 있다 - 유행이나 비밀을 잘 알다Turkish: haberdar olmak - (bir şeyin modası veya sırrından) anlamakUrdu: واقف ہونا - کسی جدید یا خفیہ چیز کو جانناIndonesian: mengerti tentang - tahu betul (hal modern atau rahasia)
Example Sentences
She's really hip to new music trends.
basic
Are you hip to what's going on at school?
basic
I'm not hip to that new app yet.
basic
You have to be hip to the rules if you want to get ahead here.
natural
Don't worry, I'm hip to your plan.
natural
Everyone here is hip to the city's best hidden cafés.
natural