Word-for-word phrase

Who all are coming?

Which people are coming? (asks for the full list)

Who all are coming to Diya's birthday lunch?

Who is coming?

Asks about the people coming; 'who' can mean one or many.

Who is coming to Diya's birthday lunch?

Remember: Several Indian languages repeat 'who' to ask for a list. Clear in India; with international listeners say 'Who's coming?' or 'Who else is coming?'

Short lessonPhrases that don't translateSome Indian English phrases are word-for-word translations. Listeners in India get them at once; international listeners may not.

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