Urdu · Question Words
کیا (سوالیہ)
kya
Question particle
Beginnerparticle
Definition
At the start of a sentence, kya turns it into a yes/no question.
Example
کیا آپ اردو بولتے ہیں؟
Do you speak Urdu?
Etymology
The question particle 'کیا (سوالیہ)' (kya) is derived from its role in forming yes/no questions, originating from its use in classical languages.
How & Where It’s Used
This particle is used in spoken and written Urdu to convert statements into questions, frequently seen in conversational Urdu.