You’re in an Indian market. Bright colors everywhere, shopkeepers shouting offers, and the smell of fresh samosas pulling you in. You point at a scarf, but before you buy it, you need to ask How much in Hindi.
Knowing how to ask How much is essential to improving your bargaining power at street stalls and shopping malls.
But don’t worry. By the end of this, you’ll know the exact Hindi phrases to ask “how much” and a few smart replies to handle real situations.
How much in Hindi: Yeh kitne ka hai?
This is the most common way to ask “How much is this?”
“Yeh kitne ka hai?”
- Yeh = This
- Kitne = How much
- Ka hai = Is for
Pronunciation:
Example:
You point at a bag and ask The Direct Phrase: Yeh kitne ka hai?
This is the most common way to ask “How much is this?”
“Yeh kitne ka hai?” (यह कितने का है?)
- Yeh = This
- Kitne = How much
- Ka hai = Is for
Plural Version: If There’s More Than One
If you’re buying many items (like mangoes or bangles), just switch yeh with yeh sab:
“Yeh sab kitne ke hain?” (ये सब कितने के हैं?)
The casual shortcuts
Often, you’ll see people around you jusk ask – “Kitna” aur “Kitne ka” which are just shorter versions of the same thing.
Interpreting the replies
If you hear someone reply with a number, they understood what you were saying correctly!
Here’s a good vocabulary of Hindi numbers. Quick tip – most denominations these days are in tens or hundreds – so make sure to learn those before anything else.
Quick Reference: 7 Ways to Say How Much in Hindi
- Yeh kitne ka hai? – How much is this?
- Yeh sab kitne ke hain? – How much are these?
- Kitne ka? – How much? (short form)
- Iski keemat kya hai? – What’s the price?
- Bhaiya, kitna doge? – How much will you give it for?
- Rate kya hai? – What’s the rate? (casual, market style)
- Aur sasta karo. – Make it cheaper.
Conclusion
So next time you’re at a bazaar:
- Use “Yeh kitne ka hai?” for safe, standard Hindi.
- Use “Kitna hai?” for quick, casual style.
That’s it! Shukriya for reading.
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