Whichever बनाम Whatever: क्या अंतर है?
whatever और लिमिटेड लिस्ट में से चुनने के लिए whichever का इस्तेमाल करो।
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'whichever' for a limited set of choices and 'whatever' when the options are unlimited or unknown.
- Use 'whichever' when choosing from a specific group: 'Pick whichever dress you like.'
- Use 'whatever' for anything at all: 'Do whatever makes you happy.'
- Both words mean 'it doesn't matter which/what' in the context of the sentence.
Overview
whichever aur whatever ka sahi istemal aapki proficiency ko ek alag level par le jata hai. Hindi speakers ke liye yeh samajhna zaroori hai kyunki Hindi mein hum aksar 'jo bhi' ya 'koi bhi' ka istemal dono jagah kar lete hain, lekin English mein scope (dayra) ka fark hota hai. Whatever ka matlab hai 'anything at all'—yani jahan koi limit na ho.whichever ka matlab hai 'any one from a specific set'—yani jahan options limited ya pehle se tay hon.chaat ki dukaan par khade hain. Agar aap kehte hain, I will eat whatever is available,toh aapka matlab hai kuch bhi, farak nahi padta kya. Lekin agar dukaan par sirf
golgappa aur tikki hai, aur aap kehte hain, I will eat whichever is fresh,toh aapne un do options mein se chuna hai.
jo bhi bol dete hain, isliye English mein confusion hota hai. B1 level par, ye distinction aapke communication ko precise banata hai. Agar aap galat word use karenge, toh listener ko lagega ki aap options ko le kar confuse hain ya aapka sentence unnatural sunai dega.Whatever aur whichever dono relative pronouns ya relative determiners ki tarah kaam karte hain. Inka main kaam clause ko connect karna hai. Hindi mein iska koi direct equivalent nahi hai jo 'ne' (ergative) ki tarah rule badal de, lekin iska logic 'chayan' (selection) par based hai.whatever use karte hain, toh hum 'unlimited' ya 'undefined' cheezon ki baat karte hain. Jaise "Whatever you do, don't tell him," yahan 'do' ke liye koi list nahi hai. Wahi whichever tab aata hai jab options 'finite' (seemit) hon.Whichever of these two pens is yours, take it.Yahan sirf do pens ki baat ho rahi hai.
determiner ki tarah use hote hain, toh noun ke pehle aate hain. Whatever book you read(koi bhi book puri duniya mein) vs
Whichever book you choose from these three(sirf un teen mein se). Hindi mein hum 'jo bhi' ka use dono jagah karte hain, par English mein structure alag hota hai.
Whatever ek 'broad' feeling deta hai, jabki whichever ek 'targeted' feeling. Samjhe? Jab aap office mein meeting karte hain, toh aap Whichever project is urgentbolenge kyunki projects ki list fix hoti hai.
Whatever project you want to startbolte hain, toh aap open-ended offer de rahe hain.
- 1Subject:
Whatever he says is true.(Jo bhi wo kehta hai) - 2Object:
You can pick whichever you like.(Jo bhi aap pasand karein - limited options) - 3Concessive:
Whatever the cost, we must finish the project.(Chahe cost kuch bhi ho)
Whatever ka istemal tab karein jab aapko 'indifference' (koi chinta nahi) dikhani ho ya options ka pata na ho. Jaise: I will buy whatever is cheap.Yahan koi list nahi hai.
Whichever ka istemal tab karein jab aapke paas options ka 'pool' ho. Jaise: You have two routes to the market, take whichever is shorter.Yahan route 1 aur route 2 fix hain.
Whatever the result, it was a great match(kyunki result kuch bhi ho sakta hai). Lekin agar do team finals mein hain, toh wo kahega,
Whichever team wins, they deserve the trophy(kyunki team sirf do hi hain).
- 1Limited options mein
whateveruse karna: Hindi speakers aksarWhatever you want, tea or coffee?
bolte hain. Yeh galat hai kyunki options sirf do hain. Sahi:Whichever you want, tea or coffee?
- 2Articles omit karna: Hindi mein hum articles nahi lagate, isliye learner
Whatever book I read
bolte hain, jo theek hai, parWhichever bookke sath bhi article ki zaroorat nahi hoti. Galti tab hoti hai jab woWhichever the bookbolte hain, jo unnecessary hai. - 3Interjection ka galat prayog:
Whateverko rude tarike sekuch bhi!ki tarah use karna. Yeh English mein dismissive mana jata hai. Hindi mein humkuch bhi bol raha hai
bolte hain, lekin English meinWhateverbolne se baat khatam ho jati hai, jo risky hai.
Whatever ka contrast Anything se hota hai, jabki Whichever ka contrast Which se hota hai. Which ek specific choice mangta hai, Whichever choice ke sath freedom deta hai lekin limited set ke andar.- 1Kya main
whateverkowhicheverki jagah use kar sakta hoon?
whatever unnatural lagega.- 1Kya
whicheverka use bina options ke ho sakta hai?
- 1Kya ye words question mein use ho sakte hain?
Whichever one is yours?(Lekin
Which one is yours?zyada common hai).
- 1Kya
whateverhamesha rude hota hai?
Whatever makes you happyek positive sentence hai.
Usage as Determiner vs. Pronoun
| Type | Whichever | Whatever |
|---|---|---|
|
Determiner (+ Noun)
|
Whichever *dress* you pick...
|
Whatever *decision* you make...
|
|
Pronoun (Alone)
|
Pick whichever is cheaper.
|
Do whatever you want.
|
|
With 'of'
|
Whichever of these...
|
Whatever of his work remains... (Rare)
|
|
Subject Position
|
Whichever is best will win.
|
Whatever you say is true.
|
|
Object Position
|
I'll take whichever.
|
I'll do whatever.
|
Meanings
These words are used to indicate that the specific identity of a person, thing, or choice is not important or is unknown.
Limited Choice
Used when there is a restricted number of options available to choose from.
“There are two flights; take whichever is cheaper.”
“Whichever path you take on this mountain, you will reach the top.”
Unlimited Choice
Used when the options are open-ended, unknown, or infinite.
“Whatever you decide, I will support you.”
“Eat whatever you want from the fridge.”
Indifference (Slang)
Used as a one-word response to show that the speaker does not care or is dismissive.
“'We're going to be late!' 'Whatever.'”
“I don't care, whatever.”
Reference Table
| शब्द | मतलब | चॉइस का टाइप | उदाहरण |
|---|---|---|---|
|
`whatever`
|
जो कुछ भी
|
अनलिमिटेड, खुला
|
Order `whatever` you want from the menu.
|
|
`whichever`
|
जो कोई भी (इनमें से)
|
लिमिटेड, खास
|
We have tea or coffee; take `whichever` you prefer.
|
|
`whatever`
|
Determiner की तरह
|
अनलिमिटेड
|
`Whatever` decision you make is fine with me.
|
|
`whichever`
|
Determiner की तरह
|
लिमिटेड
|
`Whichever` road we take, we'll get there eventually.
|
|
`whatever`
|
Pronoun की तरह
|
अनलिमिटेड
|
"What should I wear?" "`Whatever`, it's a casual party."
|
|
`whichever`
|
Pronoun की तरह
|
लिमिटेड
|
Of the two options, choose `whichever` seems best.
|
|
`whatever`
|
स्लैंग (Slang)
|
लापरवाही/चिढ़
|
"You forgot to do the dishes!" "`Whatever`."
|
|
`whichever`
|
स्लैंग (Slang)
|
लागू नहीं
|
इसका इस्तेमाल स्लैंग की तरह नहीं होता।
|
औपचारिकता का स्तर
I shall be satisfied with whichever option you deem appropriate. (Making a decision)
I'm fine with whichever one you choose. (Making a decision)
Whichever is fine by me. (Making a decision)
Whatever, man. (Making a decision)
Whichever बनाम Whatever
सही शब्द का चुनाव कैसे करें
क्या चुनाव किसी छोटे या खास ग्रुप में से है?
पसंद बताने वाले शब्द
सीमित विकल्प
- Whichever Pick one from this list
असीमित विकल्प
- Whatever Pick anything at all
कब किसका इस्तेमाल करें
Whichever
- • दो विकल्प
- • एक छोटी लिस्ट
- • खास मेनू आइटम्स
- • ये दो या वो एक
Whatever
- • कुछ भी मुमकिन है
- • खुले सुझाव
- • फर्क नहीं पड़ता क्या
- • अनंत संभावनाएं
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Eat whatever you want.
Take whichever book you like.
Whatever you say is fine.
Pick whichever color you want.
You can come whatever time you like.
Whichever bus comes first, we will take it.
I will do whatever I can to help.
Buy whichever of those two shirts is cheaper.
Whichever route we take, it will take at least an hour.
Whatever the reason for his delay, we must start now.
You can choose whichever of the three options suits you best.
Whatever happens at the party, stay with your friends.
Whichever candidate is elected, they will face a difficult task.
He seems to succeed at whatever he turns his hand to.
Whichever way you look at it, the plan is risky.
I'm happy to go to whichever restaurant you've booked.
Whatever the merits of the argument, the timing was poor.
Whichever of the two theories you subscribe to, the data remains the same.
She remains cheerful, whatever the circumstances.
Whichever path they chose, they were bound to encounter resistance.
The company will survive, whatever the cost to its reputation.
Whichever of the myriad possibilities occurs, we are prepared.
He was free to do whatever he pleased with the inheritance.
Whichever side of the debate one falls on, the complexity is undeniable.
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Learners often use 'which' when they should use 'whichever' to show that the choice doesn't matter.
Learners use 'what' as a relative pronoun in ways that sound non-standard.
Mixing up things/choices with people.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Take whatever of these two.
Take whichever of these two.
Whatever you want it is okay.
Whatever you want is okay.
I like whichever.
I like whatever.
Whichever you do?
Whatever are you doing?
Whichever you want to eat tonight?
What do you want to eat tonight?
He eats whichever.
He eats whatever.
Whatever shirt of these two is better?
Which shirt of these two is better?
Whichever happens, I'm ready.
Whatever happens, I'm ready.
I'll buy whichever one you want from the whole store.
I'll buy whatever you want from the whole store.
Whatever of the two options is fine.
Whichever of the two options is fine.
Whichever the case may be...
Whatever the case may be...
He was happy with whichever.
He was happy with whatever.
Whatever one you choose...
Whichever one you choose...
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
You can ___ whichever ___ you like.
Whatever happens, ___.
Whichever of the ___ you choose, ___.
I'm happy to do whatever ___.
Real World Usage
Whatever you want to do is cool with me.
I am happy to work whichever shift the team needs most.
Whichever item you choose, shipping is free.
I'll have whatever the chef recommends.
Whichever train we take, we'll need to change at London.
Whatever, I don't agree with this post at all.
'Two-Item' टेस्ट
Choose whichever of these two shirts you like.
रूखा 'Whatever'
ज़ोर देने के लिए '-ever'
90s का स्टाइल
Clean your room! Whatever.Smart Tips
Always use 'whichever'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Use 'whatever' to show that their options are completely open.
Use 'whichever' followed by a noun to be clear about the choices.
Be careful with 'Whatever.' Use 'Anyway...' instead to be more polite.
उच्चारण
Stress Pattern
The primary stress is on the second syllable of the base word, but the '-ever' suffix is often spoken quickly.
The 'T' in Whatever
In American English, the 't' in 'whatever' often sounds like a soft 'd' (flap T).
Dismissive Whatever
What-ever! ↘
Falling intonation on the last syllable shows annoyance or indifference.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Whichever is for 'Which' (choices), Whatever is for 'What' (anything).
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a small box with three toys (Whichever) versus a giant open field with everything in the world (Whatever).
Rhyme
If the choices are few, whichever will do. If the options are any, whatever for the many.
Story
A king told his son, 'You can marry whichever of these three princesses you love.' The son replied, 'I will do whatever makes me happy, even if I don't marry at all!'
Word Web
चैलेंज
Look around your room. Pick two objects and say a sentence with 'whichever.' Then think of a dream and say a sentence with 'whatever.'
सांस्कृतिक नोट्स
The single word 'Whatever' became a famous catchphrase for teenagers in the 90s to show they didn't care about what adults were saying. It is still used today but can be very rude.
In professional settings, using 'whichever' sounds more precise and helpful than 'whatever', which can sound lazy.
Using 'whatever you want' is a common way to show hospitality to guests in English-speaking cultures, emphasizing their comfort over yours.
The suffix '-ever' comes from the Old English 'æfre', meaning 'always' or 'at any time'.
बातचीत की शुरुआत
If you could travel to any country, whatever the cost, where would you go?
Between tea and coffee, whichever you prefer, how do you take it?
Whatever happened to your favorite childhood toy?
Whichever of your friends is the funniest, what is their best joke?
डायरी विषय
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Test Yourself
You can have the chocolate or vanilla ice cream. Pick ___ you like more.
Choose the correct sentence:
Find and fix the mistake:
Between the train and the bus, you can take whatever is cheaper.
Score: /3
अभ्यास प्रश्न
8 exercisesThere are two flights to Paris. We can take ___ one you prefer.
___ you do, don't press the red button!
Find and fix the mistake:
You can have whatever of these three cakes.
It doesn't matter what he says, I don't believe him.
1. Whichever road we take... / 2. Whatever you decide...
Select the formal option.
I'm happy to eat ___ is in the fridge.
'Whichever' is used for an unlimited number of choices.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
13 exercisesThe store is huge. You can buy ___ you find.
There are three colors available: red, green, or blue. Choose ___ one you like best.
You have two invitations. You should go to whatever party sounds more fun.
Choose the correct sentence:
अंग्रेजी में अनुवाद करें: 'तुम जो कुछ भी पकाओगे, मैं खा लूँगा।'
इन शब्दों को सही क्रम में रखें:
सही शब्द के साथ चॉइस के टाइप का मिलान करें:
A: 'What should I do now?' B: '___ you want. I don't have a preference.'
Choose the correct sentence:
Whichever happens, we must stay calm.
अंग्रेजी में अनुवाद करें: 'लाल या काली में से जो भी जैकेट तुम्हें ज़्यादा पसंद हो, उसे चुन लो।'
इन शब्दों को सही क्रम में रखें:
वाक्य के हिस्सों का मिलान करें:
Score: /13
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (8)
No, for people we use `whoever` or `whomever`. For example: 'Whoever wins the race gets a trophy.'
Not necessarily, but it is more *precise*. Using it correctly shows a better command of English logic.
It is better to say `whichever one` if you are referring to a specific item, but `whatever one` is sometimes heard in very casual speech.
It means 'or something similar.' For example: 'We can go to the park or whatever.'
No. It is only rude when used as a one-word response to dismiss someone. In a sentence like 'Whatever you want is fine,' it is perfectly polite.
Use `whichever of` before a plural noun or pronoun, like 'Whichever of these books...' or 'Whichever of them...'
In very informal speech, people say 'Whatever are you doing?' to show surprise, but it's not standard for normal questions.
`Any` is a determiner, while `whichever` often starts a whole clause. 'Take any book' vs 'Take whichever book you like.'
Scaffolded Practice
1
2
3
4
Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
cualquiera / lo que sea
English forces a choice between 'which' and 'what' roots; Spanish often uses 'cual' roots for both.
n'importe lequel / quoi que
French uses a phrase ('it doesn't matter') whereas English uses a single word with a suffix.
welcher auch immer / was auch immer
German keeps the parts separate ('was auch immer') while English merges them into one word.
どれでも (dore-demo) / 何でも (nani-demo)
The logic of limited vs. unlimited sets is almost identical to English.
أيّاً كان (ayyan kana) / مهما (mahma)
Arabic often uses verbal structures or particles rather than a simple suffix.
无论哪个 (wúlùn nǎge) / 无论什么 (wúlùn shénme)
Chinese requires the 'no matter' equivalent to be stated explicitly at the start of the clause.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
संबंधित वीडियो
15:30 6AM morning routine | life changing healthy habits for 2026 🕯️
01:31 WHIPLASH - Fletcher’s Dinner (Deleted Scene)
17:52 Family Guy Season 20 Funny Scenes compilation Part 1
Whatever, Whichever, Whoever, Whenever का प्रयोग
Spoken English Guru
Whatever, Whichever, Whenever, Wherever, Whoever का सही Use
Learn English with Let's Talk
Related Grammar Rules
बोली बनाम भाषा: क्या अंतर है?
### Overview जब हम अंग्रेजी सीखते हैं, तो अक्सर हमारे मन में यह सवाल आता है कि क्या हम एक 'भाषा' (language) सीख रहे हैं...
आजकल बनाम अब-एक-दिन: क्या अंतर है?
### Overview नमस्ते! आज हम English के एक बहुत ही महत्वपूर्ण और अक्सर गलत इस्तेमाल किए जाने वाले शब्द `nowadays` के बारे...
Let them बनाम Let they: क्या अंतर है?
### Overview English grammar में `let them` और `let they` के बीच का अंतर समझना उन बुनियादी चीज़ों में से एक है, जो आपकी...
Quite बनाम Quiet: क्या अंतर है?
### Overview English भाषा सीखते समय हमारे सामने कई ऐसी चुनौतियाँ आती हैं जहाँ शब्द दिखने में लगभग एक जैसे होते हैं, लेक...
Said बनाम Told: क्या अंतर है?
### Overview जब हम English सीखते हैं, तो कुछ शब्द ऐसे होते हैं जो दिखने में लगभग एक जैसे लगते हैं और उनका मतलब भी समान...
