Question Words

1. ਕੀ?

   ki?

   What?

   Usage

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

2. ਕਿੱਥੇ?

   kitthe?

   Where?

   Usage

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

3. ਕਦੋਂ?

   kadon?

   When?

   Usage

   Asks for a time or date — useful for departure times

4. ਕੌਣ?

   kaun?

   Who?

   Usage

   To ask who someone is or who is in charge

5. ਕਿਉਂ?

   kyon?

   Why?

   Usage

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

6. ਕਿਵੇਂ?

   kiven?

   How?

   Usage

   Asks how to do something — ticket machines, for instance

7. ਕਿੰਨੇ?

   kinne?

   How many?

   Usage

   Asks for a count of items or people

8. ਇਹ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਦਾ ਹੈ?

   ih kinne da hai?

   How much is it?

   Usage

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

9. ਕਿਹੜਾ?

   kihra?

   Which one?

   Usage

   For choosing between options — use it while pointing

10. ਇਹ ਕੀ ਹੈ?

    ih ki hai?

    What is this?

    Usage

    Point at a dish or product to ask what it is

11. ਟਾਇਲਟ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ?

    toilet kitthe hai?

    Where is the toilet?

    Usage

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

12. ਕਿੰਨੇ ਵੱਜੇ ਹਨ?

    kinne vajje han?

    What time is it?

    Usage

    Asks the current time — useful when your phone is dead

13. ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਹੈ?

    ki tuhade kol hai?

    Do you have it?

    Usage

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

14. ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ?

    ki tusin kar sakde ho?

    Can you do it?

    Usage

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

15. ਕੀ ਇਸ ਦੇ ਪੈਸੇ ਲੱਗਦੇ ਹਨ?

    ki is de paise lagde han?

    Is there a charge?

    Usage

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

16. ਕੀ ਇਹ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਹੈ?

    ki ih muft hai?

    Is it free?

    Usage

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

17. ਕੀ ਇਹ ਠੀਕ ਹੈ?

    ki eh theek hai?

    Is this OK?

    Usage

    Asking for permission — often used together with pointing

18. ਕੀ ਇਹ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੋ ਸਕਦਾ?

    ki eh nahi ho sakda?

    Is it not allowed?

    Usage

    Used to double-check after being told no

19. ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਠੀਕ ਹੋ?

    ki tusi theek ho?

    Are you OK?

    Usage

    Used to check on someone's wellbeing — a different role from qst-017, which asks permission

20. ਸੱਚੀਂ?

    sachi?

    Really?

    Usage

    Used to confirm something surprising

21. ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਯਕੀਨ ਹੈ?

    ki tuhanu yakeen hai?

    Are you sure?

    Usage

    Used to press for certainty about a fact — more formal than qst-020 ("Really?")

22. ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੱਥੋਂ ਹੋ?

    tusi kithon ho?

    Where are you from?

    Usage

    A common conversation starter

23. ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?

    tuhada naam ki hai?

    What's your name?

    Usage

    A common conversation starter

24. ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਉਮਰ ਕੀ ਹੈ?

    tuhadi umar ki hai?

    How old are you?

    Usage

    Asking age is fairly common in South Asia, but it can still feel a bit forward with strangers or elders

25. ਕੀ ਅਸੀਂ ਇਕੱਠੇ ਫ਼ੋਟੋ ਲੈ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਾਂ?

    ki asi ikathe photo lai sakde han?

    Can we take a photo together?

    Usage

    Used to ask permission before taking a photo together

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