Question Words

1. کیا؟

   kya?

   What?

   Usage

   A one-word request for clarification when you did not catch something

2. کہاں؟

   kahaan?

   Where?

   Usage

   Asks for a location. Point at a map or photo while you say it

3. کب؟

   kab?

   When?

   Usage

   Asks for a time or date — useful for departure times

4. کون؟

   kaun?

   Who?

   Usage

   To ask who someone is or who is in charge

5. کیوں؟

   kyun?

   Why?

   Usage

   Asks for a reason. It can sound blunt, so soften it with a smile

6. کیسے؟

   kaise?

   How?

   Usage

   Asks how to do something — ticket machines, for instance

7. کتنے؟

   kitne?

   How many?

   Usage

   Asks for a count of items or people

8. یہ کتنے کا ہے؟

   yeh kitne ka hai?

   How much is it?

   Usage

   The standard price question. In markets ask them to show the number on a calculator

9. کون سا؟

   kaun sa?

   Which one?

   Usage

   For choosing between options — use it while pointing

10. یہ کیا ہے؟

    yeh kya hai?

    What is this?

    Usage

    Point at a dish or product to ask what it is

11. ٹوائلٹ کہاں ہے؟

    toilet kahaan hai?

    Where is the toilet?

    Usage

    One of the most-used questions of any trip. Works in shops, stations and hotels

12. کتنے بجے ہیں؟

    kitne baje hain?

    What time is it?

    Usage

    Asks the current time — useful when your phone is dead

13. کیا آپ کے پاس ہے؟

    kya aap ke paas hai?

    Do you have it?

    Usage

    A short way to ask about stock or availability while pointing at something

14. کیا آپ کر سکتے ہیں؟

    kya aap kar sakte hain?

    Can you do it?

    Usage

    Asks whether something is possible — card payment, changing money and so on

15. کیا اس کے پیسے لگتے ہیں؟

    kya is ke paise lagte hain?

    Is there a charge?

    Usage

    Checks for an extra fee — luggage storage, Wi-Fi and the like

16. کیا یہ مفت ہے؟

    kya yeh muft hai?

    Is it free?

    Usage

    Confirms something is free of charge — water or refills, for example

17. ٹھیک ہے؟

    theek hai?

    Is this OK?

    Usage

    Used to ask for permission; pair it with pointing

18. منع ہے؟

    mana hai?

    Is it not allowed?

    Usage

    Used to double-check after being refused

19. آپ ٹھیک ہیں؟

    aap theek hain?

    Are you OK?

    Usage

    Used to check on someone's wellbeing, unlike "theek hai?" which asks permission

20. سچ میں؟

    sach mein?

    Really?

    Usage

    Used to confirm something surprising

21. آپ کو یقین ہے؟

    aap ko yaqeen hai?

    Are you sure?

    Usage

    Reconfirms a fact; more formal than "sach mein?"

22. آپ کہاں سے ہیں؟

    aap kahan se hain?

    Where are you from?

    Usage

    A good conversation opener

23. آپ کا نام کیا ہے؟

    aap ka naam kya hai?

    What's your name?

    Usage

    A good conversation opener

24. آپ کی عمر کیا ہے؟

    aap ki umar kya hai?

    How old are you?

    Usage

    Asking someone's age, especially a woman's or a stranger's, can be considered impolite. Best reserved for once you know someone or as a mark of respect toward elders

25. کیا ہم ساتھ تصویر لے سکتے ہیں؟

    kya hum saath tasveer le sakte hain?

    Can we take a photo together?

    Usage

    Used to ask for permission

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