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कौन सा

kaun sa

Which

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

Used to ask about a choice between things.

Example

तुम्हें कौन सा रंग पसंद है?

Which color do you like?

Etymology

'कौन सा' (kaun sa) is a compound of 'कौन' (kaun, who) and 'सा' (sa, that), deriving its meaning from the need to specify choices. It has its roots in older forms of Hindi.

How & Where It’s Used

This phrase is used in both spoken and written Hindi, in both formal discussions and casual conversations, particularly when asking about selection.

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