This is the 1216th most frequent Russian word.
кому
"Кому" means "to whom" or "for whom" in English.
"Кому" acts as an interrogative dative pronoun reflecting the recipient of the action.
Кому мне рассказать об этом интересном случае?
To whom should I share this interesting case?
"Кому" is used here as a dative case pronoun meaning "to whom" to ask about the person needing assistance.
Кому нужно помочь с домашней работой?
Who needs help with homework?
"Кому" functions as part of an indefinite dative form with the emphasis on 'to someone'.