Hindi · Question Words
कहाँ
kahan
Where
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about a place.
Example
बाथरूम कहाँ है?
Where is the bathroom?
Etymology
'कहाँ' (kahan) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'कतम' (katama), meaning 'where'. The word has maintained its interrogative functionality through linguistic evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
Kahan is a common term in both everyday conversation and written language, applicable in both formal and informal contexts across Hindi-speaking areas.