такой vs какой
takoy vs kakoy — such/that kind vs what kind/which
Register: neutral
What it really means
Такой means such, that kind of, or a referential “this sort of.” Какой asks what kind or which, and can introduce an exclamation. They often pair: какой вопрос — такой ответ.
Examples in natural speech
Это такой интересный фильм.
It is such an interesting film.
Я хочу такой же.
I want one like that.
Какой это фильм?
What kind of film is it?
Какой красивый вид!
What a beautiful view!
Какой вопрос, такой ответ.
As the question, so the answer.
Common mistakes
Такой is not a question word. Use какой to ask for a description or selection.
Memory tip
Какой asks “what kind?”; такой supplies “that kind.”
Frequently asked questions
How do I say what kind?
Какой.
How do I say such a?
Такой.
Can какой be exclamatory?
Yes.
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