Definition
哪个 (nǎ ge) means 'which (one)' and is used to ask about a specific item or person from a known group. It combines 哪 (nǎ) with the measure word 个 (ge), so it always refers to a single thing or person. For asking about a person's identity without a group context, use 谁 (shéi) instead.
pronoun
which (one)who (among a group)
Easily confused
- 那个nà gelook-alikethat one; that thing
Examples
- 哪个?Nǐ yào nǎ ge?Which one do you want?
- 哪个?nǎ ge shì nǐ de lǎoshī?Which one is your teacher?
- 哪个?Nǐ zài nǎ ge xuéxiào?Which school are you at?
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