That's what's up
意味: An expression of approval, agreement, or enthusiasm. 'That's cool' or 'I like that.'
That's what's up is a versatile approval phrase in AAVE. It can respond to good news, acknowledge someone's accomplishments, or simply express that you think something is cool. It's warmer and more genuine than just 'cool' — it carries real enthusiasm and respect.
例文
- I just got promoted at work. That's what's up! Congratulations. 我刚升职了。——太棒了!恭喜你。Me acaban de ascender en el trabajo. ¡Eso es genial! Enhorabuena.仕事で昇進したんだ。いいじゃん!おめでとう。나 직장에서 승진했어. 오 대박! 축하해.
- You're starting your own business? That's what's up. 你要自己创业?那太牛了。¿Vas a montar tu propio negocio? Eso es genial, tío.自分でビジネス始めるの?それ最高じゃん。자기 사업 시작한다고? 그거 대박이다.
- They're giving free samples at the food court. That's what's up! 美食广场在发免费试吃。太爽了!Están dando muestras gratis en la zona de restaurantes. ¡Eso mola!フードコートで試食配ってるんだって。最高じゃん!푸드코트에서 무료 시식 나눠주고 있대. 완전 좋은데!
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: casual conversation, reactions, approval
トーン: approving, enthusiastic
✓ 正しい言い方
- That's what's up!太棒了!¡Eso es genial!いいじゃん!오 대박!
- Word, that's what's up.确实,这很牛。Tío, eso mola.おう、それ最高だな。진짜, 그거 대박이다.
✗ 間違った言い方
- Don't use sarcastically — it's meant as genuine approval不要讽刺地使用——它本意是真诚的赞同No lo uses con sarcasmo — es una expresión de aprobación genuina皮肉で使わないこと — 本心からの賛同として使う表現비꼬는 투로 사용하지 말 것 — 진심 어린 찬성의 표현이다
起源と歴史
A longstanding AAVE expression of approval that gained mainstream usage through hip-hop culture in the 2000s. It represents the AAVE communication style of direct, warm acknowledgment and has been a staple of Black American conversation for generations.
文化的背景
Era: 1990s-present
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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