Significado
Asking who is at the door.
Contexto cultural
In Pakistan, it's common for children to be sent to the door to ask 'Kaun hai?' while adults stay inside. This is both for safety and convenience. In crowded cities like Delhi or Hyderabad, 'Kaun hai?' is often shouted from balconies to people on the street below. The phrase is a key part of 'Parda' (privacy) culture. It allows women to know if they need to cover their heads before opening the door. On WhatsApp, if an unknown number messages you, replying with 'Ji, kaun?' is a standard, slightly guarded way to start.
Add 'Ji'
Adding 'Ji' before or after (Ji, kaun hai?) makes you sound much more polite and native.
Don't be too loud
Shouting 'KAUN HAI?!' can sound aggressive. Use a rising, curious tone instead.
Significado
Asking who is at the door.
Add 'Ji'
Adding 'Ji' before or after (Ji, kaun hai?) makes you sound much more polite and native.
Don't be too loud
Shouting 'KAUN HAI?!' can sound aggressive. Use a rising, curious tone instead.
The 'Main Hoon' response
If someone asks you 'Kaun hai?', the most natural answer is 'Main hoon' (It's me) followed by your name.
Wait for the answer
In Urdu culture, people often wait a few seconds after asking 'Kaun hai?' before asking again. Don't rush it.
Teste-se
Complete the phrase used when someone knocks on the door.
دروازے پر دستک ہوئی۔ میں نے پوچھا: '____ ہے؟'
'Kaun' is the word for 'Who', which is used to identify people.
Match the Urdu phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You receive a call from an unknown number.
'Kaun hai?' is used to ask for the identity of an unknown caller.
Which of these is the most polite way to ask 'Who is it?' at the door?
Choose the most respectful option:
Adding 'Ji' and 'Sahib' makes the inquiry very respectful.
Complete the dialogue.
A: (Knocks on door) B: کون ہے؟ A: _________
The standard response to 'Who is it?' is 'It's me, [Name]'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
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4 exerciciosدروازے پر دستک ہوئی۔ میں نے پوچھا: '____ ہے؟'
'Kaun' is the word for 'Who', which is used to identify people.
Situation: You receive a call from an unknown number.
'Kaun hai?' is used to ask for the identity of an unknown caller.
Choose the most respectful option:
Adding 'Ji' and 'Sahib' makes the inquiry very respectful.
A: (Knocks on door) B: کون ہے؟ A: _________
The standard response to 'Who is it?' is 'It's me, [Name]'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is neutral. However, to be extra polite, you can say 'Ji, kaun hai?' or 'Aap kaun hain?'.
Yes, 'Kaun hai?' is often used as a general question even if there are multiple people. But 'Kaun hain?' (plural) is more grammatically correct for groups.
'Kaun hai?' is 3rd person (Who is it?), while 'Kaun ho?' is 2nd person (Who are you?). 'Kaun ho?' is more informal.
You should say 'Main hoon, [Your Name]' (It's me, [Name]).
No, it's too informal for an email. In writing, use 'Aap ka ism-e-girami?' or 'Aap ka ta'aruf?' (Your introduction?).
Yes, it is identical in spoken Hindi.
It literally means 'Who is speaking?' and is considered slightly more professional than 'Kaun hai?'.
Usually, no. For an animal, you would ask 'Kya hai?' (What is it?) or 'Wahan kya hai?'.
No, 're' is very informal and can be seen as rude or low-class. Avoid it unless you are with very close friends.
Add 'wahan' (there): 'Kaun hai wahan?'.
Frases relacionadas
کون ہو؟
similarWho are you? (informal)
کون ہیں؟
specialized formWho are they? / Who are you? (formal)
کون ہے وہاں؟
builds onWho is there?
کون بول رہا ہے؟
specialized formWho is speaking?
آپ کون؟
similarYou, who?
کون صاحب؟
specialized formWhich gentleman?
