Hindi · Greetings & Essentials
"Which?" in Hindi: कौन-सा?
कौन-सा?kaun-sa?
Which? in Hindi is कौन-सा? (kaun-sa?). Use कौन-सी (kaun-si) with feminine nouns and कौन-से (kaun-se) with plurals or polite forms. Keep the hyphenated spelling in mind.
Choosing a shirt
आपको कौन-सा रंग चाहिए?aapko kaun-sa rang chahiye?
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How to pronounce कौन-सा?
Say it
kaun-SA
/kɔːnsɑː/
Kaun-sa is kaun-SA. Kaun rhymes with gown without the g; sa is a short sa. Keep both parts clear.
"Which?" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| कौन-सा?kaun-sa? | which? (m. sg.) Masculine singular. | Masculine singular. |
| कौन-सी?kaun-si? | which? (f.) Feminine nouns. | Feminine nouns. |
| कौन-से?kaun-se? | which? (pl./oblique) Plurals and many polite asks. | Plurals and many polite asks. |
| कौन-सा वाला?kaun-sa wala? | which one? Pointing among options. | Pointing among options. |
How to use कौन-सा? in real life
- 1Choosing a shirt
आपको कौन-सा रंग चाहिए?
aapko kaun-sa rang chahiye?
Which color do you want?
Kaun-sa with masculine rang.
- 2Train platform
कौन-सी गाड़ी दिल्ली जाएगी?
kaun-si gaadi Dilli jaayegi?
Which train will go to Delhi?
Kaun-si with feminine gaadi.
- 3Photo album
कौन-से दोस्त के साथ वाली फ़ोटो है?
kaun-se dost ke saath wali photo hai?
Which friend is in that photo with you?
Kaun-se in oblique.
Mistakes English speakers make with कौन-सा?
Incorrect: Kaun sa without the sense of कौन-सा
Correct: कौन-सा / kaun-sa
Keep the headword form कौन-सा (hyphenated in the entry).
Incorrect: Kaun-sa gaadi?
Correct: Kaun-si gaadi?
Gaadi is feminine: kaun-si.
Good to know
Shopkeepers ask कौन-सा? while pointing at shelves, expecting a quick finger or color answer. Learners who default to English which get understood, but kaun-sa unlocks clearer choices among thalis, platforms, and sizes.
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Picking ice cream flavors
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आप कौन-सा फ़्लेवर लेंगे?
aap kaun-sa flavor lenge?
Which flavor will you take?
You
मुझे कौन-सी मिठाई वाली स्कूप बताइए।
mujhe kaun-si mithai wali scoop bataie.
Tell me which scoop is the sweet one.
ChatPal
यह वाली आम की है।
yah wali aam ki hai.
This one is mango.
You
फिर मैं कौन-सा आम वाला लेता हूँ।
phir main kaun-sa aam wala leta hoon.
Then I'll take which — the mango one.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Which?" in Hindi
Kaun-sa vs kaun-si?
Match gender: kaun-sa rang, kaun-si kitaab.
Which one?
Kaun-sa wala / kaun-si wali?
Do I need the hyphen?
The entry writes कौन-सा; say kaun-sa clearly either way.
Which people?
Kaun-se log?
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