Urdu · Question Words
کون
kaun
Who
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask about people.
Example
وہاں کون ہے؟
Who is there?
Etymology
'کون' (kaun) comes from Sanskrit 'कौन्' (kaun), meaning 'who'. Its quick assimilation into Urdu reflects the seamless transitions between languages in South Asia.
How & Where It’s Used
Kaun is commonly employed in everyday conversation and formal writing to ask questions about identity or people. Its usage is consistent across various dialects of Urdu.