On what occasion: meaning, definitions and examples

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on what occasion

 

[ ɒn wɒt əˈkeɪʒən ]

Phrase
Context #1 | Phrase

inquiry

Used to ask about the reason or purpose for a certain event or action.

Synonyms

for what reason, under what circumstances, when

Examples of usage

  • On what occasion did you last see him?
  • On what occasion should I wear this dress?
  • Can you remember on what occasion she said that?
  • Why did you bring this gift? On what occasion is it for?
  • I'm curious on what occasion they decided to move to a different city.

Translations

Translations of the word "on what occasion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 em que ocasião

🇮🇳 किस मौके पर

🇩🇪 bei welcher Gelegenheit

🇮🇩 pada kesempatan apa

🇺🇦 з якої нагоди

🇵🇱 z jakiej okazji

🇯🇵 どのような場合に

🇫🇷 à quelle occasion

🇪🇸 en qué ocasión

🇹🇷 hangi durumda

🇰🇷 어떤 경우에

🇸🇦 في أي مناسبة

🇨🇿 při jaké příležitosti

🇸🇰 pri akej príležitosti

🇨🇳 在什么场合

🇸🇮 ob kateri priložnosti

🇮🇸 við hvaða tilefni

🇰🇿 қай жағдайда

🇬🇪 რომელ შემთხვევაზე

🇦🇿 hansı halda

🇲🇽 en qué ocasión

Etymology

The phrase 'on what occasion' has been used in the English language for centuries. It is a common inquiry used to ask about the specific reason or purpose behind a certain event or action. The phrase is straightforward and widely understood in various contexts.