کی

Definition

Question word for people — context separates it from key (when).

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Etymology

The pronoun 'کی' (ki) is derived from Middle Persian, meaning 'who', and has retained its form and function in modern Persian as a term for asking about identity.

How & Where It’s Used

'کی' (ki) is used in both formal and informal contexts to inquire about people and is prevalent in both spoken and written forms.

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