A1 Expression Informal

با کی؟

Ba ki?

With whom?

Meaning

A question asking about the person accompanying someone.

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Cultural Background

In Iran, asking 'ba ki' is common but can be sensitive depending on the relationship. It's a sign of closeness. The usage is identical, though the pronunciation of 'ki' might be slightly more elongated in some dialects.

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Listen for the verb

The verb will tell you if the question is about the past or future.

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Be polite

If you don't know the person well, use 'ba che kasi' to be safe.

Meaning

A question asking about the person accompanying someone.

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Listen for the verb

The verb will tell you if the question is about the past or future.

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Be polite

If you don't know the person well, use 'ba che kasi' to be safe.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

______ می‌روی؟ (Who are you going with?)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: با کی

The preposition 'ba' must come before the pronoun 'ki'.

Which is the most formal?

Choose the formal version.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: با چه کسی

'Ba che kasi' is the standard formal interrogative.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

______ می‌روی؟ (Who are you going with?)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: با کی

The preposition 'ba' must come before the pronoun 'ki'.

Which is the most formal? Choose A2

Choose the formal version.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: با چه کسی

'Ba che kasi' is the standard formal interrogative.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

No, 'ba ki' is for people. For objects, use 'ba chi' (with what).

Not inherently, but context matters. Don't use it with strangers.

Related Phrases

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با کیا

specialized form

With whom (plural)

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با چه کسی

formal

With whom (formal)

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