Meaning
A question asking about a person's country or city of origin.
Cultural Background
Asking where someone is from is a way to show interest in their family background or city. Similar usage, often leads to discussions about specific provinces.
Politeness
Always use 'شما' with strangers.
Meaning
A question asking about a person's country or city of origin.
Politeness
Always use 'شما' with strangers.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
شما _______ هستید؟
We need the adjective form for origin.
Which is correct?
How to ask 'Where are you from?' politely?
Use 'شما' for polite address.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesشما _______ هستید؟
We need the adjective form for origin.
How to ask 'Where are you from?' politely?
Use 'شما' for polite address.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but 'اهل کجایی' is better.
Related Phrases
اهل کجایی؟
synonymWhere are you from?