Have to do with Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
HAV tuh DOO with
hæv/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː/ /wˈɪð
hav tuh DOO with
Definition
Used to say that one thing is connected, related, or linked to another. Often used to describe relationships between topics, causes, or people.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English; informal to neutral. Typical patterns: 'What does that have to do with...?' or 'Nothing to do with...'. Don't confuse with 'deal with' (which means to manage or handle something).
Spanish: tener que ver conPortuguese (BR): ter a ver comPortuguese (PT): ter a ver comChinese (Simplified): 与...有关Chinese (Traditional): 與...有關Hindi: से संबंध होनाArabic: له علاقة بـBengali: সম্পর্কিত - সম্পর্ক আছেRussian: связано с - иметь отношение кJapanese: 関係がある - 関連しているVietnamese: liên quan đến - có liên hệ vớiKorean: 관련 있다 - 관계가 있다Turkish: ilgili olmak - alakası olmakUrdu: تعلق ہونا - واسطہ ہوناIndonesian: ada hubungannya dengan - berkaitan dengan
Example Sentences
What does this question have to do with the lesson?
basic
My job has nothing to do with science.
basic
The movie has to do with friendship and trust.
basic
Honestly, that comment has nothing to do with what we're discussing.
natural
Do you know what this symbol has to do with the story?
natural
Everything she said has to do with her experience growing up.
natural