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Kaun-sa? in English: Which? (कौन-सा?)
Which?
Hindi (Devanagari)
कौन-सा?
Hindi (English letters)
kaun-sa?
कौन-सा? (kaun-sa?) can be expressed as “Which?” in English. For example: “Which color do you want?”
“kaun-sa?” kehna ho, to English mein “Which?” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Choosing a shirt
Which color do you want?
आपको कौन-सा रंग चाहिए?
aapko kaun-sa rang chahiye?
How to pronounce “Which?”
Say it in English
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This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Which?: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Which? | कौन-सा? kaun-sa? The basic pronoun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic pronoun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Which color do you want? | आपको कौन-सा रंग चाहिए? aapko kaun-sa rang chahiye? Choosing a shirt | Choosing a shirt |
| Which train will go to Delhi? | कौन-सी गाड़ी दिल्ली जाएगी? kaun-si gaadi Dilli jaayegi? Train platform | Train platform |
“Which?” stands in for a person or thing. Check whether the example uses it as the subject, object, or owner before replacing a name with it.
English keeps these roles distinct: I/me/my and he/him/his are different forms. Use the form needed by the English sentence rather than copying the Hindi word order.
How to use “Which?” in English sentences
1. Choosing a shirt
Which color do you want?
आपको कौन-सा रंग चाहिए?
aapko kaun-sa rang chahiye?
2. Train platform
Which train will go to Delhi?
कौन-सी गाड़ी दिल्ली जाएगी?
kaun-si gaadi Dilli jaayegi?
3. Photo album
Which friend is in that photo with you?
कौन-से दोस्त के साथ वाली फ़ोटो है?
kaun-se dost ke saath wali photo hai?
Common mistakes with “Which?”
Instead of
Which color you do want?
Say this
Which color do you want?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Instead of
Which train will to go to Delhi?
Say this
Which train will go to Delhi?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Picking ice cream flavors
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Which flavor will you take?
Show Hindi meaning
आप कौन-सा फ़्लेवर लेंगे?
aap kaun-sa flavor lenge?
You
Tell me which scoop is the sweet one.
Show Hindi meaning
मुझे कौन-सी मिठाई वाली स्कूप बताइए।
mujhe kaun-si mithai wali scoop bataie.
Partner
This one is mango.
Show Hindi meaning
यह वाली आम की है।
yah wali aam ki hai.
You
Then I'll take which — the mango one.
Show Hindi meaning
फिर मैं कौन-सा आम वाला लेता हूँ।
phir main kaun-sa aam wala leta hoon.
Your turn: use “Which?”
Say this in English: कौन-सी गाड़ी दिल्ली जाएगी? (kaun-si gaadi Dilli jaayegi?)
Reveal sample answer
Which train will go to Delhi?
कौन-सी गाड़ी दिल्ली जाएगी?
kaun-si gaadi Dilli jaayegi?
Compare your word order with “Which train will go to Delhi?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Which?” in English
Kaun-sa? ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कौन-सा? (kaun-sa?) can be expressed as “Which?” in English. For example: “Which color do you want?”
What does “Which?” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Which?” means कौन-सा? (kaun-sa?). The sentence “Which color do you want?” shows it in context.
How do I use “Which?” in a sentence?
Which train will go to Delhi? Hindi meaning: कौन-सी गाड़ी दिल्ली जाएगी? (kaun-si gaadi Dilli jaayegi?). “Which?” stands in for a person or thing. Check whether the example uses it as the subject, object, or owner before replacing a name with it.
What should I watch for when using “Which?”?
English keeps these roles distinct: I/me/my and he/him/his are different forms. Use the form needed by the English sentence rather than copying the Hindi word order.
