Bengali · Question Words
কখন
kokhon
When
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about time.
Example
সিনেমা কখন শুরু হবে?
When does the movie start?
Etymology
'কখন' (kokhon) comes from much earlier Indo-Aryan roots, asking for a temporal reference, preserving its function across generations.
How & Where It’s Used
'কখন' is used informally and formally in Bengali to inquire about time, relevant in everyday interactions and discussions.