Arabic · Question Words
من أين
min ayna
From where
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to ask about origin.
Example
من أين أنت؟
Where are you from?
Etymology
'من أين' (min ayna) translates to 'from where,' combining the preposition 'من' (from) and 'أين' (where). Its use dates back to classic Arabic inquiring about origins.
How & Where It’s Used
'من أين' (min ayna) is used in spoken Arabic to request origin or source information, applicable in both informal and formal contexts.