You know what Meaning in English
expression
ˈju/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət
YOO-noh-WUHT
jˈuː/ /nˈəʊ/ /wˈɒt
yoo-NOH-WOT
Definition
Used to get someone's attention before giving news, an idea, or expressing a thought. It shows you are about to say something interesting or important.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and common in spoken English, especially to start or interrupt a conversation. Often used before sharing opinions, news, or changing the topic. Not used in writing or formal contexts.
Spanish: ¿sabes qué - ¿sabes una cosaPortuguese (BR): sabe uma coisa - você sabe de uma coisaPortuguese (PT): sabes uma coisa - sabes o quêChinese (Simplified): 你知道吗Chinese (Traditional): 你知道嗎Hindi: जानते हो क्याArabic: أتعلم ماذاBengali: শোনো - বলছি শুনোRussian: знаешь что - слушайJapanese: ねえ - ね、聞いてVietnamese: này nhé - bạn biết khôngKorean: 있잖아 - 그거 알아Turkish: biliyor musun - bakUrdu: سنو - تم جانتے ہو کیاIndonesian: kamu tahu tidak - dengar, deh
Example Sentences
You know what, I think we should go out tonight.
basic
You know what, I forgot my homework at home.
basic
You know what, let's order pizza instead.
basic
I was really tired, but you know what, I still went for a run.
natural
You know what? Never mind, I'll do it myself.
natural
I was going to call, but you know what, I totally forgot!
natural