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کدام

kodām

Which

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

Question word for choosing among options.

Example

کدام رنگ را دوست داری؟

Which color do you like?

Etymology

The term 'کدام' (kodām) is derived from Middle Persian 'kodām,' meaning 'which,' and has preserved its interrogative function through Persian history.

How & Where It’s Used

'کدام' (kodām) is applied in both spoken and written forms, commonly asking for specifications among alternatives. It is generally informal but can be used in formal contexts when needed.

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