Urdu · Question Words

کون

kaun

Who

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

Used to ask about people.

Example

وہاں کون ہے؟

Who is there?

Etymology

'کون' (kaun) comes from Sanskrit 'कौन्' (kaun), meaning 'who'. Its quick assimilation into Urdu reflects the seamless transitions between languages in South Asia.

How & Where It’s Used

Kaun is commonly employed in everyday conversation and formal writing to ask questions about identity or people. Its usage is consistent across various dialects of Urdu.

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