who
Translation
who
Examples
Who is that person?
Who is that person?
The man who called is my teacher.
The man who called is my teacher.
Grammar Patterns
((who)) + verb...? used to ask about a person. Who is at the door?
noun + ((who)) + verb... used to give more information about a person. The woman who lives next door is a doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Related concepts: what, where, when, why
Etymology
From Old English 'hwā', meaning 'who'. It shares a common origin with interrogative words in many Germanic languages.
Memory Tips
The 'wh' sound is common in question words (what, where, when). 'Who' is the one for people.