Complete Guide to Using “What do you think about + (verb-ing)” in English

The phrase “What do you think about” is used to ask for someone’s opinion regarding an action or idea. It helps understand perspectives on various topics.

“What do you think about” Usage Examples

SnoEnglish ExampleHindi Translation
1What do you think about having a cup of tea with me?आप मेरे साथ चाय पीने के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?
2What do you think about working overtime next week?आप अगले हफ्ते ओवरटाइम काम करने के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?
3What do you think about waiting in line for tickets?आप टिकटों के लिए लाइन में खड़े होने के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?
4What do you think about sailing?आप नौकायन के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?
5What do you think about staying here another night?आप यहाँ एक और रात रुकने के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?
6What do you think about retiring from your job?आप अपनी नौकरी से रिटायर होने के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?
7What do you think about planting new trees in the backyard?आप पिछवाड़े में नए पेड़ लगाने के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?
8What do you think about offering to babysit?आप बच्चों की देखभाल करने की पेशकश के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?
9What do you think about living in a new city?आप एक नए शहर में रहने के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?
10What do you think about filming our vacation?आप हमारी छुट्टियों की वीडियो बनाने के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?

Expanded Usage Examples

SnoEnglish ExampleHindi Translation
11What do you think about learning a new language?आप एक नई भाषा सीखने के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?
12What do you think about moving abroad?आप विदेश जाने के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?
13What do you think about starting a business?आप एक व्यवसाय शुरू करने के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?
14What do you think about buying a new car?आप एक नई कार खरीदने के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?
15What do you think about studying online?आप ऑनलाइन पढ़ाई करने के बारे में क्या सोचते हैं?

Alternative Expressions

SnoEnglish ExampleHindi Translation
1How do you feel about working from home?आप घर से काम करने के बारे में कैसा महसूस करते हैं?
2What’s your opinion on exercising daily?रोज व्यायाम करने पर आपकी क्या राय है?
3What are your thoughts on getting married early?जल्दी शादी करने के बारे में आपके क्या विचार हैं?

Key Grammar Rules

Structure:

  • “What do you think about” + gerund (verb-ing)
    • ✅ Correct: “What do you think about traveling?”
    • ❌ Incorrect: “What do you think about travel?”

Responses:

  • Positive: “I think it’s a great idea!” / “I’m all for it.”
  • Negative: “I’m not sure about that.” / “I’d rather not.”
  • Neutral: “It depends on the situation.”

Tense Variations:

  • Present: “What do you think about…?”
  • Past: “What did you think about…?”
  • Future: “What will you think about…?”

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ “What you think about swimming?” (Missing “do”)
✅ “What do you think about swimming?”

❌ “What do you think about to go there?” (Wrong verb form)
✅ “What do you think about going there?”

❌ “What does you think about studying?” (Wrong auxiliary verb)
✅ “What do you think about studying?”

Cultural Usage Notes

Conversation Starter:

  • Common in friendly discussions and decision-making.

Indian Context:

  • Often used with “aapko kya lagta hai?” for respect.
  • Informal version: “Tumhe kya lagta hai…?”

Workplace Usage:

  • Professional alternative: “What are your views on…?”
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