Hindi · Question Words

कब

kab

When

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about a time.

Example

तुम भारत कब आओगे?

When will you come to India?

Etymology

'कब' (kab) originates from the Sanskrit word 'कदा' (kādā), meaning 'when'. This word has remained integral in forming temporal questions in Hindi.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kab' is used in conversational and written forms, in both formal and informal registers, widely recognized among Hindi speakers.

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