What about you Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈju

WUH-duh-BOWT YOO

UK

wˈɒt/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /jˈuː

WOT-uh-BOWT YOO

Definition

A question used to ask someone the same thing you were just asked or to invite them to share their opinion or experience.

Usage & Nuances

Very common and informal in conversation. Often used right after answering a question to turn the same question back to the other person. Synonyms: 'how about you', 'and you?'. Avoid in very formal writing.

• Spanish: ¿y tú? - ¿y usted?
• Portuguese (BR): e você? - e tu?
• Portuguese (PT): e tu? - e você?
• Chinese (Simplified): 你呢？
• Chinese (Traditional): 你呢？
• Hindi: और तुम? - और आप?
• Arabic: ماذا عنك؟
• Bengali: তোমার কী খবর - তুমি কেমন - আর তুমি
• Russian: а ты - а у тебя
• Japanese: あなたは？ - 君は？
• Vietnamese: còn bạn thì sao - còn bạn
• Korean: 너는 어때? - 넌? - 너는?
• Turkish: ya sen - peki sen
• Urdu: اور آپ؟ - تمہارا کیا حال ہے؟
• Indonesian: kalau kamu bagaimana - kamu sendiri bagaimana - bagaimana denganmu

Example Sentences

I'm fine. What about you?

basic

I like pizza. What about you?

basic

I went shopping. What about you?

basic

I just started a new job! What about you? Any news?

natural

I'm really tired after that run. What about you—still have energy?

natural

That sounds like fun! What about you—are you coming to the party?

natural