Persian · Question Words
kodām
Which
Question word for choosing among options.
کدام رنگ را دوست داری؟
Which color do you like?
The term 'کدام' (kodām) is derived from Middle Persian 'kodām,' meaning 'which,' and has preserved its interrogative function through Persian history.
'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.