Definition and meaning of English word "whose"
whose
/huːz/
Meaning
determinerOf whom, belonging to whom; which person's or people's.
How to use
The word 'whose' is typically used as a determiner to ask about or indicate possession. For example, 'Whose book is this?' It can also be used in clauses to provide more information about the possessor. A common mistake learners make is confusing 'whose' with 'who's', which is a contraction of 'who is' or 'who has'.
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whose
Example
Whose book is this
Whose car is red
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Common phrases
- whose name— whose name
- whose turn— whose turn
- whose idea— whose idea
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What does the English word "whose" mean?▼
The English word "whose" means "whose" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Whose book is this" (which translates as "whose").
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