What type of person you are vs What type of person are you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'What type of person you are' is more informal and conversational, while 'What type of person are you?' is the standard and formal way to ask this question.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

What type of person you are

This phrase is correct in informal and conversational contexts.

This phrase is commonly used in informal settings when speaking casually with friends or family.

Examples:

Tell me what type of person you are when you're with your friends.
I wonder what type of person you are when you're not at work.

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I know exactly what type of person you are.
You know, I mean, it's a riddle that's supposed to tell what type of person you are...
I'm identifying what type of person you are currently, which is not to say that you can't evolve into some other type of person.
What type of person are you?
So... what type of person are you?
I might know the type of person you're looking for.
My father is not the type of person you ask twice.
What type of person does that?
I don't know what type of person that could stand to be with her.
Now, the reason I called Amy over was to find out what type of person she is.
You know, maybe he sees people's word in different colors depending on what type of person he thinks they are.
I'll tell you what type of person I don't like.
Cranfield is not the type of person you can just drop in on.
You can always tell the type of person you're dealing with based on their look.
What type of person is she?
I've tried every type of person.
Cheryl's a very deep, spiritual type of person.
The type of person using a product should be taken into account.
So the killer may frequent or work in locations that attracts this type of person.
I hope to be like a handkerchief type of person for you.

Alternatives:

what kind of person you are
what sort of person you are

What type of person are you

This phrase is the standard and formal way to ask this question.

This phrase is the correct and formal way to ask about someone's personality or characteristics.

Examples:

Can you tell me what type of person are you looking for in a partner?
I'm curious about what type of person are you outside of work.

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What type of person are you?
So... what type of person are you?
I know exactly what type of person you are.
You know, I mean, it's a riddle that's supposed to tell what type of person you are...
I'm identifying what type of person you are currently, which is not to say that you can't evolve into some other type of person.
What type of person does that?
I don't know what type of person that could stand to be with her.
Now, the reason I called Amy over was to find out what type of person she is.
You know, maybe he sees people's word in different colors depending on what type of person he thinks they are.
I'll tell you what type of person I don't like.
What type of person is she?
I've tried every type of person.
Cheryl's a very deep, spiritual type of person.
The type of person using a product should be taken into account.
So the killer may frequent or work in locations that attracts this type of person.
I hope to be like a handkerchief type of person for you.
She's not that type of person.
He's that type of person.
Without reason just because? seems that type of person that attracts these things.
I'm not the type of person to dress up.

Alternatives:

what kind of person are you
what sort of person are you

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What type of person you are vs What type of person are you