What do you think Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈdu/ /ˈju/ /ˈθɪŋk

WUT doo YOO thingk

UK

wˈɒt/ /dʉː/ /jˈuː/ /θˈɪŋk

WOT doo YOO thingk

Definition

A common question asking someone for their opinion, ideas, or feelings about something.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and conversational; used to invite opinions in all kinds of settings. Sometimes used for feedback, advice, or decisions. Often appears at the end of suggestions ('Let's eat pizza—what do you think?'). Avoid in formal writing; more neutral forms are 'What is your opinion?' or 'How do you feel about...?'.

• Spanish: ¿qué piensas? - ¿qué opinas?
• Portuguese (BR): o que você acha? - o que você pensa?
• Portuguese (PT): o que achas? - o que pensas?
• Chinese (Simplified): 你觉得怎么样？ - 你怎么看？
• Chinese (Traditional): 你覺得怎麼樣？ - 你怎麼看？
• Hindi: आपको क्या लगता है?
• Arabic: ما رأيك؟
• Bengali: তুমি কী মনে করো - আপনার কী মত
• Russian: как думаешь - что ты думаешь
• Japanese: どう思う
• Vietnamese: bạn nghĩ sao - bạn thấy thế nào
• Korean: 어떻게 생각해 - 네 생각은 어때
• Turkish: ne düşünüyorsun - sence ne
• Urdu: آپ کیا سوچتے ہیں
• Indonesian: menurutmu bagaimana - bagaimana pendapatmu

Example Sentences

What do you think about this movie?

basic

I made some changes; what do you think?

basic

What do you think we should do next?

basic

I love your idea! What do you think about making it even bigger?

natural

I'm not sure if this plan will work—what do you think?

natural

Let’s try my suggestion first, then see what you think after.

natural