What Does "are you trying to hurt yourself or what" Mean?
Learn what "are you trying to hurt yourself or what" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Are you trying to hurt yourself or what?
It means the speaker suspects the other person may be acting in a self-destructive way and is challenging them directly.
From Marry The Wrong Bride, Episode 35
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is worried someone may be about to hurt themselves.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in a serious, emotional confrontation. It can sound harsh or accusatory, so it is not a gentle way to check on someone.
Better ways to say it
Are you trying to hurt yourself or something?
What, are you trying to hurt yourself?
Are you trying to hurt yourself?
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