If you’re learning English, understanding WH questions is one of the most important steps you can take. These question words help you ask for information, start conversations, and speak naturally.
This blog post is based on a complete table of WH words with their Urdu meanings. You can use it as a quick reference anytime.
Complete WH Words Table
Here is the full list of WH question words with their Urdu meanings:
| WORDS | MEANINGS | WORDS | MEANINGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| What | کیا | How | کیسے |
| Which | کون سا | How much | کتنا (مقدار) |
| Who | کون یا کس نے | How many | کتنی (تعداد میں) |
| Whose | کس کا | How long | کتنا عرصہ |
| Whom | کس کو | How often | کتنی دفعہ |
| Where | کہاں | ||
| When | کب | ||
| Why | کیوں |
📌 Note: “How” is not spelled with WH, but it belongs to the same family of information questions.
How to Use Each WH Word (With Examples)
Let’s look at each word with a simple example so you can start using them today.
What (کیا)
Used for things, actions, or ideas.
👉 Example: What is your name?
Which (کون سا)
Used when choosing between options.
👉 Example: Which color do you like?
Who (کون یا کس نے)
Used for people (subject).
👉 Example: Who helped you?
Whose (کس کا)
Used to show ownership.
👉 Example: Whose phone is this?
Whom (کس کو)
Used for people (object – formal).
👉 Example: Whom did you meet?
Where (کہاں)
Used for place or location.
👉 Example: Where is the market?
When (کب)
Used for time.
👉 Example: When does the class start?
Why (کیوں)
Used for reason or explanation.
👉 Example: Why are you smiling?
How (کیسے)
Used for manner or condition.
👉 Example: How does this work?
How much (کتنا)
Used for uncountable things (price, quantity).
👉 Example: How much sugar do you need?
How many (کتنی)
Used for countable things.
👉 Example: How many books are there?
How long (کتنا عرصہ)
Used for duration of time.
👉 Example: How long will you wait?
How often (کتنی دفعہ)
Used for frequency.
👉 Example: How often do you travel?
For a complete grammar guide, learn more about English tenses and sentence structure here.
Common Mistake to Avoid
Many beginners make this mistake:
❌ Wrong: Where you are going?
✅ Correct: Where are you going?
Always remember to use the helping verb (is, am, are, do, does, did, etc.) after the WH word.
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Final Tips to Master WH Questions
- Practice one WH word each day – make 5 sentences.
- Listen to English conversations – notice how natives ask questions.
- Speak out loud – don’t just read.
- Keep this table saved – review it every morning.
Conclusion
WH questions open the door to real English conversation. Once you memorize the table above and practice the examples, asking questions will feel natural and easy.
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