German · Question Words
Which?
Used to ask for a specific choice.
Welche Farbe gefällt Ihnen?
Which colour do you like?
'Welche' originates from the Old High German 'welcha', linked to the Proto-Germanic '*welkijaz', meaning 'which'. The word has undergone minimal transformation throughout its history.
'Welche?' is used in both formal and informal contexts, found in spoken language and writing. It is widespread throughout the German-speaking regions when making selections or choices.