Gujarati · Question Words
કેમ
kem
Why; how
Beginneradverb
Definition
Why — and also how, as in the famous kem chho!
Example
તું મોડો કેમ આવ્યો?
Why did you come late?
Etymology
'કેમ' (kem) has its roots in ancient Indo-Aryan languages, deriving from Sanskrit 'किमर्थं' (kimarthaṁ), which interrogates the reason or method behind actions.
How & Where It’s Used
'કેમ' is predominantly used in informal contexts for asking questions about reasons or methods and is prevalent in spoken Gujarati.