which
word
/ˈhwɪtʃ/, /ˈwɪtʃ/
HWICH, WICH
/wˈɪtʃ/
WICH
Definition
Used to ask or talk about one or more things from a known set or group. It helps to identify or specify something.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally in questions and relative clauses. Often confused with 'that' and 'what' but 'which' implies a choice among specific options. Commonly used in questions like 'Which one?' or 'Which color do you prefer?'. Not usually used for general questions without options.
Spanish: cuál - quePortuguese (BR): qualPortuguese (PT): qualChinese (Simplified): 哪一个Chinese (Traditional): 哪一個Hindi: कौन सा - कौन साArabic: أي - الذيBengali: কোনটি - কোনRussian: какой - которая - которое - которыеJapanese: どれ - どのVietnamese: nàoKorean: 어느 - 어떤Turkish: hangiUrdu: کون ساIndonesian: yang mana
Example Sentences
Which book do you want to read?
basic
Do you know which day is our meeting?
basic
Which color do you like the most?
basic
I’m not sure which movie to watch tonight.
natural
Which one do you prefer, tea or coffee?
natural
I can’t decide which dress to wear to the party.
natural