A1 Expression Neutral

What's the matter?

Asking about a problem

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Bedeutung

Used to ask someone what is wrong or why they are upset.

🌍

Kultureller Hintergrund

Americans often use this to show immediate concern. It is seen as friendly. In the UK, it can sometimes be used slightly more reservedly, but it remains a standard way to check on someone.

💡

Tone matters

Say it with a soft, concerned tone to show empathy. A harsh tone makes it sound like an accusation.

Bedeutung

Used to ask someone what is wrong or why they are upset.

💡

Tone matters

Say it with a soft, concerned tone to show empathy. A harsh tone makes it sound like an accusation.

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Select the correct preposition.

What's the matter ____ you?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: with

We always use 'with' when asking about a person.

🎉 Ergebnis: /1

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Aufgabensammlung

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Select the correct preposition. Choose A1

What's the matter ____ you?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: with

We always use 'with' when asking about a person.

🎉 Ergebnis: /1

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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Yes, it works for both people and things.

Verwandte Redewendungen

🔄

What's wrong?

synonym

Directly asking for the problem.

🔗

Is everything okay?

similar

A softer check-in.

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