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کیا (سوالیہ)

kya

Question particle

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Definition

At the start of a sentence, kya turns it into a yes/no question.

Example

کیا آپ اردو بولتے ہیں؟

Do you speak Urdu?

Etymology

The question particle 'کیا (سوالیہ)' (kya) is derived from its role in forming yes/no questions, originating from its use in classical languages.

How & Where It’s Used

This particle is used in spoken and written Urdu to convert statements into questions, frequently seen in conversational Urdu.

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