That depends Meaning in English
expression
ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /dɪˈpɛndz
THAT di-PENDZ
ðˈæt/ /dɪpˈɛndz
THAT dip-ENDZ
परिभाषा
You say 'that depends' to show that your answer or decision changes based on different situations or conditions.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Informal, common in spoken English. Often used alone as a full answer. Sometimes followed by 'on' plus a detail (e.g., 'That depends on the weather.'). Distinct from directly saying yes or no.
Spanish: dependePortuguese (BR): dependePortuguese (PT): dependeChinese (Simplified): 这要看情况Chinese (Traditional): 這要看情況Hindi: यह निर्भर करता हैArabic: هذا يعتمدBengali: এটা নির্ভর করেRussian: зависит - это зависитJapanese: それは場合によりますVietnamese: còn tùy - còn tùy vàoKorean: 그때그때 달라요 - 상황에 따라 달라요Turkish: duruma bağlıUrdu: یہ منحصر ہےIndonesian: tergantung - itu tergantung
उदाहरण वाक्य
'Will you go to the party?' 'That depends.'
basic
'Is it expensive?' 'That depends on what you buy.'
basic
'Can we finish today?' 'That depends if everyone helps.'
basic
I'm not sure yet—that depends on my schedule.
natural
Do you like spicy food? Well, that depends. Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
natural
He asked if it’s safe, but you know, that depends where you go.
natural