What do you say Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈdu/ /ˈju/ /ˈseɪ

WUHT doo YOO SAY

UK

wˈɒt/ /dʉː/ /jˈuː/ /sˈeɪ

WOT doo YOO SAY

Definition

A common phrase used to ask someone for their opinion, suggestion, or agreement on an idea or plan.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and friendly; often used to introduce a suggestion ('What do you say we get pizza?') or ask for agreement. Sometimes shortened in conversation ('So, what do you say?'). Not literal—it doesn't ask what words someone might say, but their opinion or willingness.

• Spanish: ¿qué dices? - ¿qué te parece? - ¿qué opinas?
• Portuguese (BR): o que você acha? - o que você me diz?
• Portuguese (PT): o que dizes? - o que achas?
• Chinese (Simplified): 你觉得怎么样？- 你怎么说？
• Chinese (Traditional): 你覺得怎麼樣？- 你怎麼說？
• Hindi: तुम क्या कहते हो? - तुम्हारा क्या विचार है?
• Arabic: ما رأيك؟ - ماذا تقول؟
• Bengali: তুমি কি বলো - কেমন হয়
• Russian: как насчёт - что скажешь
• Japanese: どう思う - どう？
• Vietnamese: bạn nghĩ sao - ý bạn thế nào
• Korean: 어때 - 어떻게 생각해
• Turkish: ne dersin - ne düşünüyorsun
• Urdu: کیا خیال ہے - کیا کہتے ہو
• Indonesian: bagaimana menurutmu - gimana kalau

Example Sentences

What do you say we go for a walk after dinner?

basic

What do you say to some ice cream?

basic

I'm thinking of starting early tomorrow. What do you say?

basic

We're all hungry, what do you say we order pizza?

natural

I was thinking we could take Friday off. What do you say?

natural

So, what do you say—are you in or out?

natural