Meaning
Expressing confusion or surprise about a collection of items or events.
Cultural Background
In North India, this is often used with a slightly dramatic tone to express mock-surprise. In modern urban settings, this is used in offices to question new, confusing project requirements. It is often used by elders to question the 'modern' habits of the youth.
Tone matters
Your tone changes the meaning from curious to angry.
Don't use for people
It sounds rude if used to describe people.
Meaning
Expressing confusion or surprise about a collection of items or events.
Tone matters
Your tone changes the meaning from curious to angry.
Don't use for people
It sounds rude if used to describe people.
Test Yourself
Which is correct for a pile of books?
यह सब क्या है? vs यह क्या है?
Since it is a pile (multiple), 'sab' is appropriate.
Fill in the blank.
____ सब क्या है?
'यह' is the correct demonstrative for 'this'.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesयह सब क्या है? vs यह क्या है?
Since it is a pile (multiple), 'sab' is appropriate.
____ सब क्या है?
'यह' is the correct demonstrative for 'this'.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it sounds objectifying.
It is neutral.
Related Phrases
यह क्या है?
similarWhat is this?
क्या हो रहा है?
similarWhat is happening?
