what

pronoun

  • Which thing or event?
  • That thing; the thing that.
  • Whatever it is.

interjection

  • A word to show surprise or confusion.
  • What do you want? A way to ask someone what they need.
  • Used to start a sentence with excitement.

noun

  • A thing or something.
  • The answer to a question about something.
  • Used to talk about things, not people.

adverb

  • Used to show surprise or to ask for more information.
  • Such; like this.


Word in hindi

क्या

kya

Other variations in hindi

  • क्या kya
  • क्या है kya hai

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'what' mean?

The word 'what' is used to ask questions or to ask for information about something.

How do you pronounce 'what'?

You pronounce 'what' like 'wut'.

What is the origin of the word 'what'?

The word 'what' comes from Old English 'hwæt', which was used to ask questions.

What is the meaning of 'what' in Hindi?

The word 'what' in Hindi is 'क्या' (Kya).