Signification
Asking about someone's whereabouts in the past.
Contexte culturel
In North India, 'तुम कहाँ थे?' is a standard way to start a conversation with a friend who has been away. In offices, using 'तुम' can be seen as aggressive; 'आप' is preferred. Parents often use this to check on children's activities.
Watch your tone
The same phrase can sound like a friendly check-in or an accusation based on your tone of voice.
Use 'आप' for safety
When in doubt, use 'आप'. It is never rude to be too polite.
Signification
Asking about someone's whereabouts in the past.
Watch your tone
The same phrase can sound like a friendly check-in or an accusation based on your tone of voice.
Use 'आप' for safety
When in doubt, use 'आप'. It is never rude to be too polite.
Teste-toi
Select the correct verb form.
तुम कल कहाँ ______?
'तुम' requires the plural verb 'थे'.
🎉 Score : /1
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesतुम कल कहाँ ______?
'तुम' requires the plural verb 'थे'.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, but use 'थीं' (तुम कहाँ थीं?) for feminine singular.
Expressions liées
तुम कहाँ जा रहे हो?
similarWhere are you going?
आप कहाँ हैं?
contrastWhere are you?
