Who cares Meaning in English
expression
ˈhu/ /ˈkɛɹz
HOO KAIRZ
hˈuː/ /kˈeəz
HOO KAIHZ
Definition
An informal expression used to show that you do not think something is important or that you are not interested.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and can sound dismissive or rude if used in serious situations. Often used to brush off a topic or show indifference. Common in spoken English; avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: ¿a quién le importa? - ¿a quién le interesa?Portuguese (BR): quem se importa? - e daí?Portuguese (PT): quem se importa? - e depois?Chinese (Simplified): 谁在乎？- 谁关心？Chinese (Traditional): 誰在乎？- 誰關心？Hindi: किसे फर्क पड़ता है? - कौन परवाह करता है?Arabic: من يهتم؟ - من يبالي؟Bengali: কিছু যায় আসে? - কারও কিছু এসে যায়?Russian: какая разница? - кому какое дело?Japanese: どうでもいい - 誰も気にしないVietnamese: ai quan tâmKorean: 누가 신경 써? - 누가 상관해?Turkish: kimin umurundaUrdu: کون پرواہ کرتا ہے؟Indonesian: siapa peduli
Example Sentences
Who cares if it rains today?
basic
He broke his pencil, but who cares?
basic
Who cares about their opinion?
basic
So he didn’t invite us—who cares?
natural
You got the answer wrong, but honestly, who cares?
natural
People say it’s a silly hobby, but who cares what they think?
natural