"Where you going" or "Where are you going" ?

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Hi,I caught this on an English learning radio program.Is "Where you going" right?I know there could lazy English in this case in AE, but just not very sure about that.Also in everyday talk, which one is used more often ?Thanks,James

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

I caught this on an English learning radio program.
Is "Where you going" right?
I know there could lazy English in this case in AE, but just not very sure about that.

Also in everyday talk, which one is used more often ?

It is indeed 'lazy English'.
People very commonly say 'Where're you going?' In this case, the abbreviated 'are' is often said extremely quietly, and is easily not heard (particularly by non-native speakers).

Clive

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks

CalifJim · Answer

AnonymousI know there could lazy English in this case in AE

Do you really believe that lazy people can be found nowhere else but in America? And are you sure you heard it correctly?

AnonymousAlso in everyday talk, which one is used more often ?

It depends who you're talking to and the level of formality they are accustomed to. People who speak very casually often shorten what they say.

Where you going? When you going? What you doing? How you doing? You like it? Want another? Bet you do. Couldn't see it. What you need that for? Found it at a discount store. Wanna see it?

CJ

Ssdt · Answer

This is also seen in rap songs and other forms of art where the writer tries to rhyme the song or poem using made up words or arbitarily choosing different words that would not even make sense in those cases.

"Where you going" or "Where are you going" ?

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