What about it Meaning in English
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
WUH-tuh-BOWT-it
wˈɒt/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /ˈɪt
WOT-uh-BOWT-it
Definition
A response used to ask for clarification about something just mentioned, or to show that you are not impressed or do not care.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often slightly dismissive or challenging. Used as a reply when someone mentions a fact or issue—can mean 'why does it matter?' or 'so what?'. Avoid in formal situations. Tone can be neutral or rude, depending on how you say it.
Spanish: ¿y eso qué? - ¿qué pasa con eso?Portuguese (BR): e daí? - o que tem a ver com isso?Portuguese (PT): e então? - o que tem a ver com isso?Chinese (Simplified): 那又怎么样？ - 那又如何？Chinese (Traditional): 那又怎樣？ - 那又如何？Hindi: उससे क्या? - उससे क्या फर्क पड़ता है?Arabic: وماذا في ذلك؟ - ماذا عنه؟Bengali: তাতে কী - তাতে কি আসে যায়Russian: и что с того - и что - ну и чтоJapanese: それがどうしたの - だから何Vietnamese: thì sao - liên quan gìKorean: 그래서 뭐 - 그래서 어쩌라고Turkish: ne olmuş - ne varmışUrdu: اس سے کیا فرق پڑتا ہے - تو کیاIndonesian: terus kenapa - memang kenapa
Example Sentences
I lost my book. What about it?
basic
He said you're late. What about it?
basic
This movie is very old. What about it?
basic
You always eat late at night. What about it? I’m not hungry during the day.
natural
“Your shoes are dirty.” “What about it? We’re going hiking anyway.”
natural
She got an A on the test. What about it? That doesn’t mean she’s smarter.
natural