When are you coming home vs What is your eta

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'When are you coming home?' is a more casual and common way to ask about someone's arrival time. 'What is your ETA?' is a more formal and specific way to inquire about the estimated time of arrival.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

When are you coming home

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask about someone's expected arrival time.

This phrase is a casual and common way to inquire about when someone plans to return to their home or a specific location.

Examples:

When are you coming home from work?
When are you coming home for the holidays?
When are you coming home from your trip?

Alternatives:

When will you be back?
When do you plan to return?
When can we expect you home?
When do you expect to arrive?
When do you anticipate being home?

What is your eta

This phrase is correct and more formal, often used in professional or official contexts to inquire about someone's estimated time of arrival.

This phrase is a specific and formal way to ask about the estimated time of arrival of a person or a delivery.

Examples:

What is your ETA for the meeting?
What is your ETA for the flight?
What is your ETA for the package delivery?

Alternatives:

When do you expect to arrive?
When will you be here?
When can we expect you?
When do you plan to arrive?
When do you anticipate arriving?

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When are you coming home vs What is your eta