Persian · Question Words
کدام
kodām
Which
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Question word for choosing among options.
Example
کدام رنگ را دوست داری؟
Which color do you like?
Etymology
The term 'کدام' (kodām) is derived from Middle Persian 'kodām,' meaning 'which,' and has preserved its interrogative function through Persian history.
How & Where It’s Used
'کدام' (kodām) is applied in both spoken and written forms, commonly asking for specifications among alternatives. It is generally informal but can be used in formal contexts when needed.