In 15 Sekunden
- Use it to ask for the total amount at any shop.
- Perfect for restaurants, taxis, and small street vendors.
- Adding 'Bhaiya' makes it sound more friendly and local.
Bedeutung
This is the most common way to ask 'What is the bill?' or 'How much do I owe?' after eating or shopping.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Finishing a meal at a cafe
Bhaiya, bill kitna hua?
Brother, how much is the bill?
Paying a taxi driver
Ji, bill kitna hua?
Sir, how much is the bill?
Texting a friend after they paid for dinner
Mera bill kitna hua? Batao.
How much was my bill? Tell me.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Tipping (baksheesh) is common in restaurants (usually 7-10%) but not mandatory in small dhabas. If a 'Service Charge' is already on the bill, you don't need to tip extra. In local markets, it's common to round down. If the bill is 102 rupees, you might just pay 100 and say 'Chalo, theek hai' (Okay, it's fine). When dining with colleagues, the most senior person usually pays. Asking 'Bil kitna hua?' might be a signal that you are offering to pay, so be careful if you are the junior! UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe) is everywhere. After asking 'Bil kitna hua?', you will likely see a QR code to scan.
Add 'Bhaiya'
Adding 'Bhaiya' (brother) at the end makes the request sound much more friendly and local.
Check the Change
After asking the bill, always check your change (छुट्टे) carefully in busy markets.
In 15 Sekunden
- Use it to ask for the total amount at any shop.
- Perfect for restaurants, taxis, and small street vendors.
- Adding 'Bhaiya' makes it sound more friendly and local.
What It Means
Bill kitna hua? is your go-to phrase for settling up. It literally asks how much the bill has 'become' or 'totaled.' It is simple, direct, and incredibly useful. You will hear this everywhere in India. From fancy malls to tiny roadside tea stalls.
How To Use It
You use this phrase at the very end of a transaction. Just catch the waiter's eye or walk to the counter. Say it with a slight questioning tone. You don't need a long sentence. These three words do all the heavy lifting for you. It is the verbal signal that you are ready to pay and leave.
When To Use It
Use it at a restaurant when you're finished eating. Use it at a grocery store when the clerk finishes scanning. It works perfectly when checking out of a hotel too. If you are in a taxi or rickshaw, it is equally effective. It is the universal 'check, please' of the Hindi-speaking world.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this if you are a guest at someone’s house. That would be quite awkward! Indian hospitality is legendary, and suggesting a 'bill' at a friend’s home is a no-no. Also, avoid it if you are still in the middle of shopping. Use Iska daam kya hai? (What is the price of this?) for individual items instead.
Cultural Background
In India, talking about money can be a bit of a dance. Often, friends will fight over who gets to ask Bill kitna hua? first. This 'bill battle' is a sign of affection and respect. Being the one to ask often means you intend to pay for everyone. It’s a small phrase that carries a lot of social weight.
Common Variations
If you want to be extra polite, add Bhaiya (brother) at the start. You can say Bhaiya, bill kitna hua? to a shopkeeper. For a more formal vibe, use Kitna hua? while pointing at the check. Some people simply say Check please in English, which is also widely understood. But using the Hindi version will definitely earn you a smile!
Nutzungshinweise
This phrase is perfectly neutral. It works with a street vendor or a manager. Just ensure your tone is inquisitive rather than demanding.
Add 'Bhaiya'
Adding 'Bhaiya' (brother) at the end makes the request sound much more friendly and local.
Check the Change
After asking the bill, always check your change (छुट्टे) carefully in busy markets.
The 'Hua' Logic
Remember 'hua' is for things that have finished. Since the bill is the result of your shopping, 'hua' is the perfect verb.
Beispiele
6Bhaiya, bill kitna hua?
Brother, how much is the bill?
Adding 'Bhaiya' makes it sound friendly and natural.
Ji, bill kitna hua?
Sir, how much is the bill?
Using 'Ji' adds a touch of respect to the driver.
Mera bill kitna hua? Batao.
How much was my bill? Tell me.
Used when you want to pay your friend back your share.
Hamara total bill kitna hua?
What is our total bill?
Adding 'total' clarifies you want the final sum.
Tumhare khane ka bill kitna hua?!
Just how much was the bill for your food?!
Used jokingly to imply they ordered a lot.
In kitabon ka bill kitna hua?
How much is the bill for these books?
Direct and clear for a specific purchase.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence to ask for the bill.
भैया, _____ कितना हुआ?
'Bil' is the correct word for bill. 'Naam' is name, 'Ghar' is house, and 'Paani' is water.
Which is the most natural way to ask for the total in a restaurant?
Select the correct option:
'Bil kitna hua?' is the standard idiomatic way to ask for the total.
Complete the dialogue.
Customer: खाना बहुत अच्छा था। Waiter: धन्यवाद सर। Customer: ___________?
After praising the food, the customer naturally asks for the bill to settle up.
Match the Hindi phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
All these are common ways to ask for the amount due.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenभैया, _____ कितना हुआ?
'Bil' is the correct word for bill. 'Naam' is name, 'Ghar' is house, and 'Paani' is water.
Select the correct option:
'Bil kitna hua?' is the standard idiomatic way to ask for the total.
Customer: खाना बहुत अच्छा था। Waiter: धन्यवाद सर। Customer: ___________?
After praising the food, the customer naturally asks for the bill to settle up.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
All these are common ways to ask for the amount due.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, in big cities and fancy restaurants, 'Check please' is perfectly understood. However, 'Bil kitna hua?' sounds more natural and local.
It is masculine. That's why we say 'kitna' and 'hua' (masculine endings) instead of 'kitni' and 'hui'.
You can say 'Inka bill bhi mere mein jod diजिये' (Add their bill to mine too).
No, it's not rude. In fact, in busy Indian restaurants, waiters appreciate it when you are ready to settle and free up the table.
'Hua' is more common for totals. 'Hai' is used for static facts. 'Bil kitna hai?' is okay, but 'Bil kitna hua?' is better.
You can say 'Bill aadha-aadha kar diजिये' (Please half-half the bill) or 'Separate bill diजिये'.
The word is 'Raseed' (रसीद). You can ask 'क्या मुझे रसीद मिल सकती है?'
Yes! 'Bijli ka bil kitna hua?' (How much is the electricity bill?) is perfectly correct.
Say 'Ye galat hai' (This is wrong) and point to the error.
In street markets and small shops, 'Kitne paise hue?' is slightly more common. In restaurants and malls, 'Bil kitna hua?' is preferred.
Verwandte Redewendungen
कितने पैसे हुए?
synonymHow much money is it?
हिसाब कर दीजिये
similarPlease do the account.
छुट्टे हैं?
builds onDo you have change?
ये बहुत महँगा है
contrastThis is very expensive.
