What'll it be Meaning in English
expression
ˈhwətəɫ/, /ˈwətəɫ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈbi/, /bi
WUH-tuhl it BEE
ˈwɒt.əl/ /ˈɪt/ /bˈiː
WOT-uhl it BEE
Definition
A casual way to ask what someone would like, especially when ordering food or drinks, or making a choice.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, commonly used by waiters, bartenders, or friends. Not suitable for formal situations. Often said quickly in speech as 'Whadd'll it be?' or 'What'll it be then?' Used mainly in service settings or when offering choices.
Spanish: ¿Qué va a ser? - ¿Qué desea?Portuguese (BR): O que vai ser? - O que deseja?Portuguese (PT): O que vai ser? - O que deseja?Chinese (Simplified): 要什么？ - 你要点什么？Chinese (Traditional): 要什麼？ - 你要點什麼？Hindi: क्या लोगे? - क्या चाहिए?Arabic: ماذا تريد؟ - ماذا سيكون؟Bengali: কি নিবেন - কী হবেRussian: Что будете? - Что закажете?Japanese: ご注文は？Vietnamese: Bạn muốn gọi gì? - Bạn chọn gì?Korean: 뭐 드릴까요?Turkish: Ne alırsınız? - Ne olacak?Urdu: کیا لیں گے؟Indonesian: Bạn muốn gì? - Gọi món gì?
Example Sentences
The waiter asked, "What'll it be?"
basic
When you get to the front, they say, "What'll it be?"
basic
The bartender smiled and said, "What'll it be?"
basic
You stand at the food truck and the cook asks, "What'll it be?"
natural
"What'll it be?" she said, ready to write down my order.
natural
It's your turn, so the barista looks up and says, "What'll it be?"
natural