ਕਿਵੇਂ

Punjabi

Alternative forms

• ਕਿਮੇਂ (kimẽ) — Malwai

Etymology

Probably from the emphatic form of ਕਿਉਂ (kiũ). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• (Standard Punjabi) IPA^(key): /kiʋẽː/, /kiwẽː/
• (Malwai) IPA^(key): /kimẽː/

Adverb

ਕਿਵੇਂ • (kivẽ) (Shahmukhi spelling کویں)

1. how, in what manner

   ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?

   tusī̃ kivẽ ho?

   How are you?