Who was it Meaning in English
expression
ˈhu/ /ˈwɑz/, /wəz/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
HOO WAHZ it, HOO wuhz it
hˈuː/ /wˈɒz/ /ˈɪt
HOO WOZ it
Definition
A question you ask when you want to know the identity of a person who did something or was present, but you don't know who.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in spoken English, often after someone hears or sees something but didn't recognize the person. Can sound curious, surprised, or suspicious depending on tone. Similar expressions: 'Who did it?', 'Who was that?'.
Spanish: ¿quién era? - ¿quién fue?Portuguese (BR): quem era? - quem foi?Portuguese (PT): quem era? - quem foi?Chinese (Simplified): 是谁？Chinese (Traditional): 是誰？Hindi: कौन था?Arabic: من كان؟Bengali: কে ছিলRussian: кто это был - кто былJapanese: 誰だったVietnamese: ai vậy - đó là aiKorean: 누구였어Turkish: kimdiUrdu: وہ کون تھاIndonesian: siapa tadi - siapa itu
Example Sentences
Who was it at the door just now?
basic
Someone called, but who was it?
basic
I heard a noise. Who was it?
basic
If you know who was it, just tell me.
natural
They left a note, but I have no idea who was it.
natural
You sounded surprised. Who was it that showed up?
natural