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Який

yakyy

Which; what kind

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

Question word for type or selection.

Example

Який колір тобі подобається?

Which color do you like?

Etymology

The word 'який' (yaky) can be traced back to Old East Slavic 'які' which similarly means 'which' or 'what kind'. This term has retained its meaning through centuries of linguistic development.

How & Where It’s Used

'Який' is frequently employed in both written and spoken language across all registers, making it common in questions about choice or quality. It is universally understood across various regions.

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