Punjabi · Question Words
ਕਿੰਨਾ
kinna
How much
Beginneradjective
Definition
Question word for quantity or price; kinne da hai — how much is it?
Example
ਇਹ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਦਾ ਹੈ?
How much is this?
Etymology
'ਕਿੰਨਾ' (kinna) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'क इतना' (ka itna), which inquires about quantity or extent. Its evolution illustrates the linguistic development within the Punjabi context.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਕਿੰਨਾ' is frequently used in informal conversation as a quantity-based inquiry, commonly used and understood in spoken Punjabi in everyday settings.