What do you think you are doing here Meaning in English

expression

US

WUT doo YOO think yoo ARE DOO-ing heer

UK

WOT dyoo YOO thingk yoo AIR DOO-ing hee-uh

Definition

This is a confrontational or surprised way to ask someone why they are in a place or acting a certain way, often when they are somewhere unexpected or doing something inappropriate.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is usually used when someone feels another person is intruding or misbehaving. It is informal, direct, and often expresses anger, suspicion, or surprise. Use with caution; it can sound rude or aggressive. Tone and context are important.

• Spanish: ¿Qué crees que **estás haciendo aquí**?
• Portuguese (BR): O que você acha que **está fazendo aqui**?
• Portuguese (PT): O que achas que **estás a fazer aqui**?
• Chinese (Simplified): 你以为你**在这里干什么**？
• Chinese (Traditional): 你以為你**在這裡做什麼**？
• Hindi: तुम्हें क्या लगता है कि **तुम यहाँ क्या कर रहे हो**?
• Arabic: ماذا تظن أنك **تفعل هنا**؟
• Bengali: তুমি কী মনে করছো তুমি এখানে কী করছো - এখানে কী করতে এসেছো বলো তো
• Russian: Что ты здесь делаешь - Что ты себе позволяешь здесь делать
• Japanese: ここで何をしていると思っているの
• Vietnamese: Bạn nghĩ mình đang làm gì ở đây
• Korean: 여기서 뭐 하는 거야
• Turkish: Burada ne yaptığını sanıyorsun
• Urdu: تم یہاں کیا کر رہے ہو - تم سمجھتے کیا ہو یہاں کر رہے ہو
• Indonesian: Kamu pikir kamu sedang apa di sini

Example Sentences

What do you think you are doing here? This area is off-limits.

basic

My mom said, 'What do you think you are doing here?' when she saw me in the kitchen late at night.

basic

He asked, 'What do you think you are doing here?' because I was at his desk.

basic

Woah, what do you think you are doing here? I wasn't expecting to see you.

natural

What do you think you are doing here? You can't just walk in like that!

natural

Hey! What do you think you are doing here going through my stuff without asking?

natural