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when's
beginnerA1/wɛnʔs/ · when's
Used to ask or talk about the time something happens.
Meanings
adverbinformal
Used to ask or talk about the time something happens.
کسی چیز کے ہونے کے وقت کے بارے میں پوچھنے یا بات کرنے کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
جب کا
jab ka
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- when's the meeting?
- when's your birthday?
- when's dinner?
Example Sentences
When's the party?
جب پارٹی ہے؟
jab party hai?
When's the train arriving?
جب ٹرین پہنچ رہی ہے؟
jab train pohanch rahi hai?
When's your appointment?
جب تمہاری ملاقات ہے؟
jab tumhari mulaaqaat hai?
Easily Confused With
when:'when's' is a contraction of 'when is', while 'when' is a simple interrogative word.
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'when's the best time?' to remember it relates to time inquiries.
Visualize a clock showing different times, asking 'when?'.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "when" — at what time
First known use: 20th century
The contraction 'when's' derives from 'when is' informal usage in spoken English.