How to Ask 'What Happened?' in English (Naturally)

What happened? How did this happen?

These are two common ways to ask 'What happened?' in English. Here's when to use each one:

• 'What happened?' is more general and can be used in many situations. For example, you might ask this if you see someone looking upset or if something unexpected has occurred.

• 'How did this happen?' implies that you're curious about the specific cause or events that led to something happening. For example, you might ask this if someone has been injured or if there's been an accident.