A question of Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkwɛstʃən/, /ˈkwɛʃən/ /ˈəv
uh KWES-chun uhv
æɪ/ /kwˈɛstʃən/ /ˈɒv
uh KWES-chun ov
Definition
This is used to show that something depends on or is related to a specific thing or factor. It means the situation will be decided by that thing.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by nouns or gerunds (e.g. 'a question of time', 'a question of waiting'). Used to emphasize the main determining factor. Neutral/formal register; not literal questions. Common in explanations or discussions.
Spanish: cuestión dePortuguese (BR): questão dePortuguese (PT): questão deChinese (Simplified): 是…的问题Chinese (Traditional): 是…的問題Hindi: का सवालArabic: مسألةBengali: একটা ব্যাপার - বিষয় - প্রশ্ন (নির্ধারিত কারণে)Russian: вопрос - дело (чего-либо)Japanese: 〜の問題Vietnamese: vấn đềKorean: ~의 문제Turkish: bir mesele - bir konu - bir sorunUrdu: کا معاملہ - سوال (سبب کا)Indonesian: masalah - persoalan
Example Sentences
It's a question of time before we finish.
basic
Success here is a question of hard work.
basic
Getting there is just a question of finding the right bus.
basic
Whether we win is a question of luck and skill.
natural
It's not a question of money, it's about trust.
natural
Fixing it is a question of knowing what to do.
natural