Arabic · Question Words
كم
kam
How much / many
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask about amount or price.
Example
كم سعر هذا الكتاب؟
How much does this book cost?
Etymology
'كم' (kam) comes from the Arabic for quantity and is used to inquire about amounts or numbers. This term has historical significance in counting and quantifying since ancient Arabic times.
How & Where It’s Used
'كم' (kam) is primarily used in both spoken and written Arabic to ask about quantity, appearing in everyday conversation and formal contexts.