Urdu · Question Words

کہاں

kahan

Where

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about places.

Example

اسٹیشن کہاں ہے؟

Where is the station?

Etymology

'کہاں' (kahan) originates from the Sanskrit 'कहान' (kahā), meaning 'where'. This reflects the historical connections between the Indic languages and Urdu.

How & Where It’s Used

Kahan is used both in spoken dialogue and written contexts to inquire about locations. It’s suited for both casual and formal registers.

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