/ˈkjen/
Translation
who, whom
Word origin
From Latin quem ('whom'), the accusative of qui ('who'). It means 'who, whom'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- quem
Examples
¿ ? .
Who told you that? It is not true.
.
I do not know who called while I was out.
¿ ?
Who are you going to the wedding with on Saturday?
, .
Whoever wants to come should raise their hand.
, .
It does not matter who did it, it matters why.
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