What'll you have Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhwətəɫ/, /ˈwətəɫ/ /ˈju/ /ˈhæv

WUHT-uhl yoo HAV

UK

ˈwɒtəl/ /jˈuː/ /hav

WOT-uhl yoo HAV

Definition

A casual way to ask someone what they would like to order, especially in a restaurant, bar, or café.

Usage & Nuances

Spoken mainly in casual US English, often by waiters or bartenders. Very informal; not used in writing or formal situations. Similar to 'What can I get you?' or 'What would you like?'.

• Spanish: ¿Qué **vas a querer**? - ¿Qué **te pongo**?
• Portuguese (BR): O que **vai querer**? - O que **vai pedir**?
• Portuguese (PT): O que **vai querer**? - O que **vai pedir**?
• Chinese (Simplified): 你**要点什么**？
• Chinese (Traditional): 你**要點什麼**？
• Hindi: आप **क्या लेंगे**?
• Arabic: ماذا **ستطلب**؟ - ماذا **تريد**؟
• Bengali: কি নিবেন - কী নিবেন
• Russian: Что будете заказывать - Что будете брать
• Japanese: 何にしますか - 何を注文しますか
• Vietnamese: Anh/chị dùng gì - Bạn muốn gọi gì
• Korean: 뭐 드시겠어요 - 뭐 주문하시겠어요
• Turkish: Ne alırsınız - Ne sipariş edersiniz
• Urdu: کیا لیں گے
• Indonesian: Mau pesan apa - Anda mau apa

Example Sentences

The waiter smiled and said, "What'll you have?"

basic

She walked up to the bar and heard, "What'll you have?"

basic

"What'll you have?" asked the diner at the crowded café.

basic

"Hey, what'll you have? First round is on me," said Tom.

natural

When the bartender asked, "What'll you have?", she couldn't decide.

natural

You walk into an American diner and someone greets you with, "What'll you have?"

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