why

interjection

  • A word used to show surprise or to ask a question.

noun

  • The reason for something.

adverb

  • For what reason or purpose?
  • The reason for something.


Word Explanation:

  • 'Why' is a question word. We use it to ask for explanations. For example, if you see someone crying, you might ask, 'Why are you sad?' to understand what happened.

Word in hindi

क्यों

kyon

Other variations in hindi

  • क्यों kyon
  • क्योंकि kyonki

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'why' mean?

The word 'why' is used to ask for the reason or explanation for something.

How do you pronounce 'why'?

You pronounce 'why' like 'w-eye'.

What is the origin of the word 'why'?

The word 'why' comes from Old English 'hwȳ', which means 'for what reason'.

What is the meaning of 'why' in Kannada?

The word 'why' in Kannada is 'ಏಕೆ' (Ēke).