that
word
/ˈðæt/, /ðət/
THAT, thuht
/ðˈæt/
THAT
Definition
Used to indicate a specific person, thing, or idea that is farther away or less directly connected. It can also introduce a clause or act as a pronoun or determiner.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English. Often confused with "this," which refers to something closer. Used as a conjunction in phrases like "I think that..." and as a relative pronoun. Avoid overusing in formal writing to keep clarity.
Spanish: ese - esa - aquel - aquellaPortuguese (BR): aquele - aquela - aquele (demonstrativo) - issoPortuguese (PT): aquele - aquela - issoChinese (Simplified): 那个 - 那Chinese (Traditional): 那個 - 那Hindi: वह - वोArabic: ذلك - تلكBengali: ওটা - সেটি - যেRussian: тот - та - то - чтоJapanese: あれ - それ - その - 〜ということVietnamese: đó - cái đó - rằngKorean: 저 - 그 - 그것 - ~는 것Turkish: şu - o - kiUrdu: وہ - کہIndonesian: itu - bahwa
Example Sentences
That book is mine.
basic
That is a very interesting idea.
basic
I like that movie we saw yesterday.
basic
I didn't know that you were coming.
natural
Do you remember that time we got lost?
natural
I think that explains everything.
natural