Arabic · Question Words

كم

kam

How much / many

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

Used to ask about amount or price.

Example

كم سعر هذا الكتاب؟

How much does this book cost?

Etymology

'كم' (kam) comes from the Arabic for quantity and is used to inquire about amounts or numbers. This term has historical significance in counting and quantifying since ancient Arabic times.

How & Where It’s Used

'كم' (kam) is primarily used in both spoken and written Arabic to ask about quantity, appearing in everyday conversation and formal contexts.

Watch “How much / many” pronunciation on YouTube
questionnumber

Related Terms