whether
beginnerA1/ˈwɛðər/ · wheth-er
Used to introduce a choice between alternatives.
Meanings
Used to introduce a choice between alternatives.
متبادلات میں انتخاب متعارف کرانے کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
چاہے
chaahay
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- whether or not
- whether it is
- whether this is true
Example Sentences
I can't decide whether to go or stay.
میں یہ فیصلہ نہیں کر سکتا کہ جانا ہے یا رہنا۔
main yeh faisla nahin kar sakta ke jaana hai ya rehna.
She asked whether he had finished his homework.
اس نے پوچھا کہ کیا اس نے اپنا ہوم ورک مکمل کر لیا۔
us ne poocha ke kya us ne apna homework mukammal kar liya.
We need to know whether it will rain tomorrow.
ہمیں یہ جاننے کی ضرورت ہے کہ کیا کل بارش ہوگی۔
humein yeh jaan-ne ki zarurat hai ke kya kal barish hogi.
Easily Confused With
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
'Whether' sounds like 'weather' - think of making a choice based on the weather.
Imagine standing at a crossroads with signs pointing to different weather conditions.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hwether" — which of two
First known use: 12th century
The word 'whether' has evolved from Old English and has consistently been used to introduce choices or alternatives.