ਕਿਉਂ

Definition

Question word asking for a reason.

Example

Etymology

'ਕਿਉਂ' (kiun) comes from the Sanskrit word 'कुतः' (kutaḥ) meaning 'why?,' showcasing continuity in questioning forms within Indo-Aryan languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'ਕਿਉਂ' is widely used in informal contexts when asking for reasons, appearing commonly in both spoken and written Punjabi.

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