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what are you talking about? vs what you are talking about?

The correct phrase is 'What are you talking about?' The second phrase 'What you are talking about?' is incorrect because it is missing the auxiliary verb 'are.' The correct phrase is commonly used in English to ask someone to clarify or explain what they are discussing.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

what are you talking about?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask someone to clarify or explain the topic of conversation.
  • Baldrick, what are you talking about?
  • Queequeg, what are you talking about?
  • Freddy, what are you talking about?
  • Lizzie, what are you talking about?
  • Don't "what are you talking about?" Me.
  • Listen to me, what are you talking about?
  • Thayer, what are you talking about?
  • Tiffany, what are you talking about?
  • Doctor, what are you talking about?
  • Divya... what are you talking about?
  • Michael, what are you talking about?
  • Norman, what are you talking about?
  • Thea... what are you talking about?
  • Catherine, what are you talking about?
  • Spencer, what are you talking about?
  • W-wa... what are you talking about?
  • Sophie, what are you talking about?
  • Castle, what are you talking about?
  • Jennifer, what are you talking about?
  • Maggie, what are you talking about?

what you are talking about?

This phrase is incorrect in English as it is missing the auxiliary verb 'are.'

  • Explain to me what you are talking about?
  • What are you talking about? you're all packed.
  • What are you talking about? That's my notebook.
  • What are you talking about? I wanted something more.
  • What are you talking about? I didn't...
  • What are you talking about? April 12, 2005.
  • What are you talking about? I'm right here.
  • What are you talking about? Sheinhardt Wigs' user-generated video content site.
  • W-What, what are you talking about?
  • What are you talking about? I have not said one word about your eye shadow yet.
  • - What are you talking about?
  • Madam, what are you talking about?
  • Gentlemen, what are you talking about?
  • Baldrick, what are you talking about?
  • Tiffany what are you talking about?
  • What are you guys talking about?
  • What are you talking about? I've been a widow for 18 years.
  • Queequeg, what are you talking about?
  • Lily, what are you talking about? Ted, you always do this.
  • - What are you talking about? - I have no time to explain.

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