what
word
/ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/
wuht
/wˈɒt/
wot
Definition
Used to ask for information about something or to request an explanation of something.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in both formal and informal contexts. Used in questions, exclamations, and sometimes to express surprise. Often combined with auxiliary verbs (e.g., What is, What do). Can also begin indirect questions (e.g., I know what you did).
Spanish: quéPortuguese (BR): o que - qualPortuguese (PT): o que - qualChinese (Simplified): 什么Chinese (Traditional): 什麼Hindi: क्याArabic: ماذا - ماBengali: কিRussian: чтоJapanese: 何 - なんVietnamese: gìKorean: 무엇 - 뭐Turkish: neUrdu: کیاIndonesian: apa
Example Sentences
Tell me what you think.
natural
What is your name?
basic
What a beautiful day!
natural
I don't know what this is.
basic
What’s going on here?
natural
What do you want to eat?
basic