Punjabi · Question Words
kaun
Who
Question word for people.
ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਕੌਣ ਹੈ?
Who is at the door?
'ਕੌਣ' (kaun) originates from the Sanskrit word 'कः' (kaḥ) and is used as a pronoun to ask about people or identities. Adaptation in Punjabi maintains its question-forming capacity.
'ਕੌਣ' is frequently used informally to inquire about identities or individuals, prevalent in everyday conversations across various contexts.