Urdu · Question Words
کیوں
kyun
Why
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about reasons.
Example
آپ دیر سے کیوں آئے؟
Why did you come late?
Etymology
'کیوں' (kyun), originating from the Sanskrit 'किमर्थं' (kimarthaṁ), signifies 'why'. Its development in Urdu illustrates the historical fusion of languages.
How & Where It’s Used
Kyun is used informally in everyday conversation to inquire about reasons or causes. It appears in both spoken and written contexts.