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what about

/wɒt əˈbaʊt/ (UK), /wʌt əˈbaʊt/ (US)/

الترجمة: عبارة استفهامية تُستعمل لاقتراح بديل أو طلب رأي أو إدخال جانب جديد في النقاش. وهي ليست أداة تعريف بل تتكون من ضمير الاستفهام «ما» وحرف الجر «عن»، وعند استخدامها مع الأسماء يُستفسَر بها عن حالة الشيء أو مدى ملاءمته.

مدخل واحد

determiner

/wɒt əˈbaʊt/ (UK), /wʌt əˈbaʊt/ (US)/A2formal
  • arعبارة استفهامية تُستعمل لاقتراح بديل أو طلب رأي أو إدخال جانب جديد في النقاش. وهي ليست أداة تعريف بل تتكون من ضمير الاستفهام «ما» وحرف الجر «عن»، وعند استخدامها مع الأسماء يُستفسَر بها عن حالة الشيء أو مدى ملاءمته.

An interrogative phrase used to introduce questions about suggestions, alternatives, opinions, or additional considerations. Note: 'What about' is not classified as a determiner in modern English grammar. It is a phrase consisting of the interrogative pronoun 'what' + the preposition 'about'. When used before nouns or noun phrases, it functions to inquire about their relevance, status, or inclusion in a discussion. This entry includes its primary interrogative and pragmatic meanings for completeness.

  1. Interrogative phrase (suggestions/alternatives)A2informal

    Used before nouns or gerunds to propose an alternative idea, person, or option for consideration in a discussion or decision-making process.

    arعبارة استفهامية (اقتراحات/بدائل)

    • What about going to the cinema tonight?
    • What about John? Should we invite him too?
    • What about the other option we discussed?
  2. Interrogative phrase (request for information/opinion)A2informal

    Used to ask for information, clarification, or an opinion regarding a specific person, thing, or situation that has been mentioned or is relevant to the context.

    arعبارة استفهامية (طلب معلومات أو رأي)

    • What about the deadline? Is it still next week?
    • What about your health? Are you feeling better?
    • What about the budget for this project?
  3. Interrogative phrase (raising objections/concerns)B1informal

    Used to introduce a potential problem, objection, or concern regarding a plan, idea, or statement, often implying that something has been overlooked.

    arعبارة استفهامية للاعتراض أو التحفظ

    • What about the cost? Can we afford it?
    • What about the children? Who will look after them?
    • What about the environmental impact of this decision?
  4. Interrogative phrase (shifting topic/focus)B1informal

    Used to redirect attention to a different person, topic, or aspect of a discussion, often to ensure balanced consideration of all relevant factors.

    arعبارة استفهامية (تحويل الموضوع أو التركيز)

    • We've discussed the pros. What about the cons?
    • You've talked about your experience. What about your qualifications?
    • What about the other team members? Have they been consulted?