Signification
A basic question to identify an unknown object.
Contexte culturel
Directness is appreciated. Asking 'Что это такое?' is seen as a sign of interest. In a classroom, it's the standard way to ask for a definition. Used to clarify tasks or documents without sounding incompetent. Can be used to bond over shared confusion about something new.
Tone matters
A rising tone makes it a question. A flat, sharp tone makes it an accusation.
People vs Objects
Never use this for a person. It is very rude.
Signification
A basic question to identify an unknown object.
Tone matters
A rising tone makes it a question. A flat, sharp tone makes it an accusation.
People vs Objects
Never use this for a person. It is very rude.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Что ___ такое?
The phrase is 'Что это такое?'.
Which is correct for an object?
Choose the correct question.
'Кто' is for people, 'Что' is for objects.
Match the question to the situation.
What do you ask when you see a weird object?
Use 'Что это такое?' to identify unknown objects.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesЧто ___ такое?
The phrase is 'Что это такое?'.
Choose the correct question.
'Кто' is for people, 'Что' is for objects.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Use 'Что это такое?' to identify unknown objects.
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Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, never. Use 'Кто это?' instead.
Because 'это' is neuter, so the adjective must be neuter.
Expressions liées
Что это?
similarWhat is this?
Кто это?
contrastWho is this?
Что это значит?
builds onWhat does this mean?
Что случилось?
similarWhat happened?
