who
Translation
who, that
Examples
Who is that person over there?
Who is that person over there?
The woman who called is my boss.
The woman who called is my boss.
Grammar Patterns
Who ((is/are ...))? used to ask about which person or people Who is that man?
((noun)) who ((verb phrase)) used as a relative pronoun for a person The girl who is playing the piano is my sister.
Similar Words
Synonyms (relative): that; For things: which
Etymology
From Old English 'hwā'. Cognate with German 'wer'.
Memory Tips
'Who' is for people. Remember the question 'Who are you?'.