Punjabi · Question Words
ਕੌਣ
kaun
Who
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Question word for people.
Example
ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਕੌਣ ਹੈ?
Who is at the door?
Etymology
'ਕੌਣ' (kaun) originates from the Sanskrit word 'कः' (kaḥ) and is used as a pronoun to ask about people or identities. Adaptation in Punjabi maintains its question-forming capacity.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਕੌਣ' is frequently used informally to inquire about identities or individuals, prevalent in everyday conversations across various contexts.