كم السعر؟ — السؤال عن الثمن
How much? هي مفتاحك السحري عشان تسأل عن سعر أي حاجة بكل ثقة.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'How much' to ask for the price of anything, whether it is one item or many items.
- Use 'How much is...' for one item, like 'How much is the apple?'
- Use 'How much are...' for multiple items, like 'How much are the shoes?'
- You can simply point and say 'How much is this?' to be understood anywhere.
نظرة عامة
Market)، أو في مركز تجاري حديث (Mall)، أو حتى تطلب فنجان قهوة في المقهى، فإن عبارة How much? هي مفتاحك لإتمام معاملاتك اليومية بوضوح وثقة.Verb to be).Uncountable Nouns) وكلمة MuchOne book, Two books) وغير معدودة (لا يمكن عدّها مثل Water, Sugar). الغريب والمهم هنا هو أن كلمة Money (مال) تُعامل في القواعد الإنجليزية كاسم غير معدود. نحن لا نقول One money أو Two moneys.Much التي تُخصص للكميات غير المعدودة، ولا نستخدم Many التي تُخصص للأشياء التي تُعد.How much للسؤال عن هذه القيمة الإجمالية غير المحددة بوحدات حتى لحظة السؤال.Verb to be) - الفخ الأكبر للعربHow much this? (هذا خطأ شائع)، بل يجب أن تستخدم فعل الكينونة is للمفرد أو are للجمع.- استخدم
isعندما تسأل عن شيء واحد:How much is the pen?(بكم القلم؟) - استخدم
areعندما تسأل عن مجموعة أشياء:How much are the oranges?(بكم البرتقالات؟)
Pronouns & Demonstratives)this: لهذا (المفرد القريب، مثل هاتف في يدك).that: لذاك (المفرد البعيد، مثل قميص معلق على الحائط).these: لهؤلاء (الجمع القريب).those: لأولئك (الجمع البعيد).
How much + is + [الاسم المفرد / اسم الإشارة / الضمير]How much is the milk?(بكم الحليب؟) - الحليب غير معدود لذا نعامله معاملة المفرد.How much is this?(بكم هذا؟) - تشير لشيء قريب منك.How much is it?(بكم هو؟) - تستخدمitللإشارة لشيء تم ذكره سابقاً.
How much + are + [الاسم الجمع / اسم الإشارة / الضمير]How much are the shoes?(بكم الحذاء؟) - لاحظ أن الحذاء في الإنجليزية يُعامل كجمع لأنه يتكون من فردتين.How much are these?(بكم هذه الأشياء؟).How much are they?(بكم هم؟).
How much is the [noun] | How much is the bread? | بكم الخبز؟ | لا تنسَ الفعل is |How much is this? | How much is this? | بكم هذا؟ | نستخدمها عند الإشارة باليد |How much are those? | How much are those? | بكم تلك (الأشياء)؟ | نستخدم are مع those |How much is it? | How much is it? | بكم هو؟ / بكم سعره؟ | تستخدم للاختصار |How much are they? | How much are they? | بكم هي؟ (للجمع) | تستخدم للسرعة |Word Order):How much لأنها أداة السؤال، يتبعها مباشرة الفعل المساعد (is أو are)، ثم نختم بالشيء الذي نسأل عنه. هذا الترتيب مقدس في الإنجليزية، ولا يمكن تغييره في الأسئلة المباشرة.How much? يتجاوز مجرد شراء الخضروات من السوق؛ فهو يدخل في كل تفاصيل حياتنا الاقتصادية والاجتماعية. إليك بعض المواقف الواقعية التي ستحتاج فيها لاستخدام هذا النمط:Shopping for Goods):How much is this apple, please?(بكم هذه التفاحة من فضلك؟).How much are these sunglasses?(بكم هذه النظارات الشمسية؟).
Paying for Services):How much is a taxi to the airport?(بكم أجرة التاكسي إلى المطار؟).How much is a haircut?(بكم قصة الشعر؟).How much is the internet delivery fee?(بكم رسوم توصيل الإنترنت؟).
Restaurants & Cafes):How much is the shawarma meal?(بكم وجبة الشاورما؟).How much is a cup of Arabic coffee?(بكم فنجان القهوة العربية؟).
Fees & Subscriptions):How much? للسؤال عن الاشتراكات.How much is the monthly subscription for Netflix?(بكم الاشتراك الشهري لنتفليكس؟).How much is the gym membership?(بكم عضوية النادي الرياضي؟).
Past Transactions):is إلى was (للمفرد) ونحول are إلى were (للجمع).How much was your car?(بكم كانت سيارتك؟ - أي بكم اشتريتها؟).How much were the tickets yesterday?(بكم كانت التذاكر بالأمس؟).
How much? فقط وتصمت. يفضل دائماً استخدام عبارات تلطيفية:Excuse me, how much is this?(لو سمحت، بكم هذا؟).Pardon me, how much are these, please?(عذراً، بكم هؤلاء من فضلك؟).
please في نهاية السؤال يفتح لك أبواب الود مع البائع، تماماً كما نفعل عندما نقول «بالله عليك بكم هذا؟» أو «يا طيب، بكم السعر؟».L1 Interference). إليك أهمها لتتجنبها:Omission of the Verb to be)- الخطأ:
How much this book?❌ - الصواب:
How much is this book?✅ - لماذا نخطئ؟ لأننا في العربية نقول «بكم هذا الكتاب؟»، وهي جملة صحيحة تماماً عندنا بدون فعل. لكن في الإنجليزية، الجملة بدون فعل هي جملة ناقصة القواعد.
Much و Many- الخطأ:
How many is the milk?❌ - الصواب:
How much is the milk?✅ - لماذا نخطئ؟ لأن كلمة «كم» في العربية تستخدم للمعدود وغير المعدود (كم كتاباً؟ / كم حليباً؟). في الإنجليزية، يجب أن نتذكر أن السعر والكميات غير المعدودة تأخذ دائماً
Much.
Subject-Verb Agreement)- الخطأ:
How much are this shirt?❌ - الصواب:
How much is this shirt?✅ - لماذا نخطئ؟ قد نركز على كلمة
How muchوننسى مراقبة الشيء الذي نسأل عنه. إذا كان قميصاً واحداً (this shirt)، يجب استخدامis. - ملاحظة خاصة بالعرب: انتبه لكلمات مثل
Shoes(حذاء) أوTrousers(بنطال). في العربية هي مفرد، لكن في الإنجليزية هي جمع دائماً لأنها تتكون من قطعتين. لذا نقول:How much are these shoes?وليسis.
- الخطأ:
How much is the price of the coffee?❌ (هذه الجملة ثقيلة وغير طبيعية) - الصواب:
How much is the coffee?✅ - لماذا نخطئ؟ لأننا نترجم حرفياً من العربية «كم يكون سعر القهوة؟». في الإنجليزية، عبارة
How muchتتضمن بداخلها معنى السؤال عن السعر، فلا داعي لذكر كلمةpriceإلا في سياقات رسمية جداً.
How much وبعض الأدوات الأخرى التي قد تشبهها في المعنى أو الاستخدام. إليك هذا الجدول المقارن:How much? | السعر أو الكميات غير المعدودة | How much is the water? | بكم الماء؟ / ما كمية الماء؟ |How many? | العدد للأشياء التي تُعد | How many apples? | كم عدد التفاحات؟ |How old? | العمر | How old is he? | كم عمره؟ |How often? | تكرار الفعل | How often do you shop? | كم مرة تتسوق؟ |How much (السعر) و How many (العدد):- 1إذا أردت معرفة سعر الكيلو، تقول:
How much is the kilo?. - 2إذا أردت معرفة عدد البرتقالات في الكيس، تقول:
How many oranges are in the bag?.
Much للكمية والسعر، Many للعدد والحساب.How much? فقط دون تكملة الجملة؟How much? أو How much, please?. سيفهم البائع فوراً أنك تسأل عن سعر ما بيدك. لكن كمتعلم، يفضل التدرب على الجملة الكاملة لتقوية لغتك.is نجيب بـ It is... (أو اختصاراً It's...).How much is it?It is ten dollars.How much are they?They are twenty pounds.How much is this? و How much does this cost?؟How much is this? هي الأبسط والأكثر شيوعاً للمبتدئين (A0). الجملة الثانية تستخدم فعل cost (يكلف) وهي مرحلة متقدمة قليلاً في القواعد، فالتزم بالبساطة في البداية.is مع المال (Money) وهو يبدو كثيراً؟He/She/It). وبما أن Money لا يمكن عدّها (لا نقول ماله، مالان، ثلاث مآل)، فإنها تأخذ is. فكر فيها كأنها «كتلة واحدة» من القيمة.Using 'How Much' with the Verb 'To Be'
| Quantity | Question Start | Verb | Example Item |
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Singular
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How much
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is
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the bread?
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Plural
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How much
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are
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the eggs?
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Uncountable
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How much
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is
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the juice?
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Pronoun (Near)
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How much
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is
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this?
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Pronoun (Far)
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How much
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is
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that?
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Pronouns (Plural)
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How much
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are
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these/those?
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Common Contractions
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How much is it?
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How much is it?
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Rarely contracted in writing, but 'is' can sound like 's' in fast speech.
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How much is that?
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How much is that?
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Standard form.
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Meanings
The standard way to inquire about the cost or monetary value of an object or service in English.
Singular Inquiry
Asking the price of a single object or an uncountable mass.
“How much is this book?”
“How much is the milk?”
Plural Inquiry
Asking the price of multiple objects.
“How much are these oranges?”
“How much are the tickets?”
General/Abstract Cost
Asking about the total cost of a service or a situation.
“How much is the rent?”
“How much is a haircut?”
Reference Table
| فئة العنصر | نمط السؤال | مثال للسؤال | الإجابة المعتادة |
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عنصر مفرد
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How much is...?
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How much is this book?
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It's fifteen dollars.
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عنصر جمع
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How much are...?
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How much are these shoes?
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They're seventy euros.
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خدمة
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How much is...?
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How much is a haircut?
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It's twenty-five pounds.
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شيء غير معدود (عام)
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How much is...?
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How much is the coffee?
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It's four dollars.
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عنصر ضمني (مفرد)
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How much is it?
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(Pointing at a cake) How much is it?
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It's ten pesos.
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عنصر ضمني (جمع)
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How much are they?
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(Holding two shirts) How much are they?
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They're thirty dollars each.
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طيف الرسمية
Could you please inform me of the price of this garment? (Clothing store)
How much is this shirt? (Clothing store)
How much for this? (Clothing store)
What's the damage on this one? (Clothing store)
السؤال عن السعر: 'How Much?'
عناصر مفردة
- كتاب How much is the book?
- قهوة How much is a coffee?
- هو/هي للمشار إليه How much is it?
عناصر جمع
- أحذية How much are the shoes?
- تذاكر How much are the tickets?
- هم للمشار إليهم How much are they?
خدمات
- قص شعر How much is a haircut?
- توصيل How much is delivery?
الفرق بين 'How Much?' و 'How Many?'
كيفية تكوين سؤال عن السعر
هل تريد معرفة السعر؟
هل العنصر مفرد أو غير معدود (مثل الماء)؟
هل العنصر جمع (أكثر من واحد)؟
هل تعرف اسم العنصر؟
السؤال النهائي
أين ستستخدم 'How Much؟'
تسوق
- • سوبر ماركت
- • محل ملابس
- • متجر أونلاين
أكل وشرب
- • كافيه
- • مطعم
- • توصيل طعام
خدمات
- • حلاق
- • تاكسي
- • غسيل سيارات
تجارب
- • تذكرة حفلة
- • دخول متحف
- • جولة سياحية
أمثلة حسب المستوى
How much is the water?
How much is the water?
How much are the apples?
How much are the apples?
How much is this?
How much is this?
How much is the bus ticket?
How much is the bus ticket?
How much does this shirt cost?
How much does this shirt cost?
How much are these blue shoes?
How much are these blue shoes?
How much is a night in this hotel?
How much is a night in this hotel?
How much do the sandwiches cost?
How much do the sandwiches cost?
Do you know how much the repair will be?
Do you know how much the repair will be?
How much tax is included in the price?
How much tax is included in the price?
I wonder how much they charge for delivery.
I wonder how much they charge for delivery.
How much is the deposit for the apartment?
How much is the deposit for the apartment?
How much of a discount can you offer me?
How much of a discount can you offer me?
It's not about how much it costs, but the quality.
It's not about how much it costs, but the quality.
How much are we looking at for the total budget?
How much are we looking at for the total budget?
Could you clarify how much is owed on the account?
Could you clarify how much is owed on the account?
How much of the blame lies with the manufacturer?
How much of the blame lies with the manufacturer?
I was taken aback by how much the prices had fluctuated.
I was taken aback by how much the prices had fluctuated.
How much does the current political climate affect sales?
How much does the current political climate affect sales?
It remains to be seen how much of an impact this will have.
It remains to be seen how much of an impact this will have.
How much more of this insolence must I endure?
How much more of this insolence must I endure?
The question is not how much we gain, but what we lose in the process.
The question is not how much we gain, but what we lose in the process.
How much soever he tried, the cost remained prohibitive.
How much soever he tried, the cost remained prohibitive.
One must consider how much of our identity is tied to our wealth.
One must consider how much of our identity is tied to our wealth.
سهل الخلط
Learners often use 'How many' for price because they think of counting coins.
Learners might say 'How much price?' which is a redundant combination.
Using 'are' for things that come in pairs but are one item (like a suit).
أخطاء شائعة
How many is the bread?
How much is the bread?
How much the coffee?
How much is the coffee?
How much are the apple?
How much is the apple?
How much money is it?
How much is it?
How much is the shoes?
How much are the shoes?
How much cost this?
How much does this cost?
How much are the milk?
How much is the milk?
Can you tell me how much is it?
Can you tell me how much it is?
How much price is it?
What is the price?
How much does it costs?
How much does it cost?
How much of a price increase is acceptable?
What level of price increase is acceptable?
أنماط الجُمل
How much is ___?
How much are ___?
How much does ___ cost?
How much for ___?
Real World Usage
How much are these handmade bags?
Excuse me, how much is this silk scarf?
How much was my share of the pizza?
How much is the starting salary for this position?
How much is the delivery fee?
How much is the monthly payment?
خلك مؤدب دايماً!
Excuse me, how much is this?
لا تلخبط بين much و many
How much water do you need?
شاور وقول 'it'
How much is it?والكل هيفهمك فوراً.
المفاصلة؟ حسب الثقافة!
How much is the final price?
ركز في الإجابة على 'It's' أو 'They're'
Smart Tips
Use 'How much for the lot?' to ask for the price of everything together.
Add 'Excuse me' or 'Could you tell me...' to the start of your question.
Ask for an estimate using 'about how much'.
Always use 'are' for pants, trousers, glasses, and scissors.
النطق
Linking 'Much' and 'Is'
The 'ch' sound in 'much' often links directly to the 'i' in 'is', sounding like 'mu-chis'.
Stress on 'Much'
The word 'much' usually receives the primary stress in the question.
Falling Intonation
How much is it? ↘
Standard information-seeking question.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of the 'M' in Much as 'Money'. Much = Money.
ربط بصري
Imagine a giant price tag hanging off a single apple (How much is...?) and then a single price tag hanging off a bunch of bananas (How much are...?).
Rhyme
One thing is 'is', many are 'are', asking for the price will take you far!
Story
A traveler enters a shop. He points to a hat and asks 'How much is this?'. The shopkeeper says '$10'. He points to two shirts and asks 'How much are these?'. The shopkeeper says '$20'. He learns that 'is' is for one and 'are' is for two.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Go to an online store (like Amazon) and find 3 items. Write down the question 'How much is...' for each one.
ملاحظات ثقافية
In most shops, prices are fixed. Asking 'How much' is just for information. Haggling is rare except at flea markets or for big purchases like cars.
In many cultures, 'How much' is the start of a negotiation. The seller might give a high price, and you are expected to counter-offer.
Informal settings often use 'How much for...' followed by the item, skipping the verb 'is' entirely.
'Much' comes from the Old English 'mycel', meaning great or large. 'How' comes from 'hu'.
بدايات محادثة
How much is a cup of coffee in your city?
How much are movie tickets these days?
How much does a new iPhone cost in your country?
If you had to guess, how much is the most expensive house in your town?
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
أخطاء شائعة
Test Yourself
How ___ is this book?
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /3
تمارين تطبيقية
8 exercisesHow much ___ the bananas?
How ___ is the coffee?
Find and fix the mistake:
How many is the ticket?
is / much / how / that / watch / ?
Match singular and plural forms.
Customer: Excuse me, ___ the apples? Seller: They are $2 a bag.
We use 'How many' to ask for the price of plural items.
___ ___ ___ ___ ___?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesExcuse me, how ___ are these bananas?
How much ___ a haircut usually cost?
How many is this t-shirt?
Tell me how much the shoes is.
Choose the correct sentence:
Choose the most polite question:
ترجم للإنجليزية: 'كم ثمن التذاكر؟'
ترجم للإنجليزية: 'هل يمكنك إخباري كم تكلف الليلة في هذا الفندق؟'
رتب الكلمات لتكوين جملة:
رتب الكلمات لتكوين جملة:
صل العنصر مع بداية السؤال الصحيحة:
صل العناصر/الخدمات مع صيغة السؤال المناسبة:
Score: /12
الأسئلة الشائعة (8)
Yes, if you are pointing at an item, saying `How much?` is perfectly natural and understood in casual shopping.
In English grammar, 'money' is an uncountable noun. You count 'dollars' or 'coins', but you don't count 'moneys'. Therefore, we use `How much`.
Yes, because 'shoes' is a plural noun, you must use `are`. If you said 'How much is the pair of shoes?', you would use `is`.
There is no difference in meaning. `How much is it?` is more common and simpler for beginners. `How much does it cost?` is slightly more formal.
Yes, you use it for any uncountable quantity, like `How much water?` or `How much time?` but price is the most common use for beginners.
You can say `It is [price]` or just the price itself, like `$5`. For plural items, say `They are [price]`.
Yes, this is a very common informal way to ask for a price, especially at markets or when texting.
It's better to say `What is the price?` or `How much is it?`. Combining them as `How much is the price?` sounds a bit repetitive to native speakers.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
¿Cuánto cuesta?
English distinguishes between countable and uncountable with different words (much/many).
Combien ça coûte ?
French 'combien' is universal; English 'how much' is specific to uncountable/price.
Wie viel kostet das?
Very similar structure, making it easy for German speakers.
いくらですか (Ikura desu ka?)
Japanese uses a dedicated word for price, whereas English uses a general quantity word.
بكم هذا؟ (Bikam hadha?)
Arabic uses a prepositional structure (with how much).
多少钱? (Duōshǎo qián?)
Chinese explicitly includes the word for 'money', which English usually omits.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
فيديوهات ذات صلة
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