چقدر؟ — پرسیدن قیمت
How much? is your essential phrase to confidently ask for prices of anything.
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.
مرور کلی
How much? است.How much مستقیماً با مفهوم «اسمهای غیرقابلشمارش» (Uncountable Nouns) گره خورده است.How much الزامی است. این تفاوت ساختاری در سطح A0 بسیار مهم است، زیرا به شما کمک میکند تا از خطاهای رایج جلوگیری کنید و در موقعیتهای واقعی، مانند چانهزنی در بازار یا خرید آنلاین، اعتمادبهنفس کافی داشته باشید. این مبحث نه تنها یک ابزار زبانی، بلکه یک ابزار کاربردی برای بقا و تعامل در دنیای انگلیسیزبان است.How much، باید دو مفهوم اساسی را در انگلیسی بشناسیم: اسمهای غیرقابلشمارش و فعل to be.much در انگلیسی برای اسمهایی به کار میرود که نمیتوانیم آنها را با اعداد بشماریم. مثلاً ما نمیگوییم «یک پول، دو پول» (درست مثل فارسی)، پس پول در انگلیسی غیرقابلشمارش است. بنابراین وقتی میپرسیم «قیمت چقدر است؟»، در واقع داریم درباره یک «مقدار کلی» (Quantity) پرسش میکنیم، نه تعدادِ سکهها.How much استفاده میکنیم. این دقیقاً معادل «چقدر» در فارسی است.to be. در انگلیسی، برخلاف فارسی که میتوانیم بگوییم «این چند؟» (حذف فعل)، در انگلیسی حتماً به یک فعل نیاز داریم. این فعل is یا are است.is استفاده میکنیم. اگر کالا جمع باشد (دو یا چند عدد)، از are استفاده میکنیم.How much is this? |How much are these? |it برای مفرد، they برای جمع) یا کلمات اشاره (this, that, these, those) استفاده میکنیم تا از تکرار نام کالا خودداری کنیم. مثلاً اگر در یک مغازه به یک پیراهن اشاره میکنید، میگویید How much is this?. اگر به چند پیراهن اشاره میکنید، میگویید How much are these?.is و are در انگلیسی بسیار حیاتی است، در حالی که در فارسی ما تفاوت ساختاری بین پرسش برای مفرد و جمع در قیمتگیری نداریم.How much + is + [noun/pronoun]? | How much is the coffee? |How much + are + [noun/pronoun]? | How much are the apples? |the استفاده کنید. اگر کالا عمومی است، میتوانید از اسم استفاده کنید. مثلاً How much is a ticket? (قیمت یک بلیط چقدر است؟). همیشه به یاد داشته باشید که How much در ابتدای جمله میآید.How much is the registration fee? (هزینه ثبتنام چقدر است؟). در هنگام خرید در بازار یا فروشگاههای آنلاین، این عبارت ابزار اصلی شماست.How much استفاده میکنید. نکتهای که باید به آن توجه کنید، ادب در پرسش است. در فرهنگ انگلیسی، اضافه کردن کلمه please در انتهای جمله یا شروع کردن با Excuse me بسیار رایج و پسندیده است.Excuse me, how much is this, please?. این ساختار به شما کمک میکند تا در محیطهای رسمیتر مانند کتابخانهها یا دفاتر اداری، محترمانه برخورد کنید.- 1اشتباه گرفتن
How muchباHow many: زبانآموزان فارسیزبان گاهی به اشتباه میگویندHow many is this?. دلیل این اشتباه این است که در فارسی هر دو را «چند» ترجمه میکنیم. اما در انگلیسیHow manyفقط برای چیزهای قابلشمارش (مثل کتابها، آدمها) است. برای قیمت، همیشه ازHow muchاستفاده کنید.
- 1حذف فعل: در فارسی میگوییم «این چند؟». فارسیزبانان به دلیل عادت زبانی، ممکن است در انگلیسی بگویند
How much this?. این جمله از نظر دستوری غلط است چون فعلisحذف شده است. همیشه به یاد داشته باشید که انگلیسی به فعل نیاز دارد.
- 1استفاده نادرست از
isبرای جمع: چون در فارسی «است» برای هر دو به کار میرود، گاهی میگوییمHow much is the shoes?. این غلط است زیراshoesجمع است و باید ازareاستفاده کرد (How much are the shoes?).
How much | برای قیمت و اسمهای غیرقابلشمارش | How much is the water? |How many | برای اسمهای قابلشمارش (تعداد) | How many apples are there? |How much به «مقدار» و «ارزش» اشاره دارد، در حالی که How many به «تعداد» و «شمارش» اشاره میکند. این دو هرگز نباید جایگزین یکدیگر شوند.- 1آیا میتوانم بگویم
How much cost this?؟
to be است: How much is this?.- 1آیا همیشه باید از
theاستفاده کنم؟
the استفاده کنید. اگر به صورت کلی میپرسید، میتوانید از a/an استفاده کنید.- 1آیا برای قیمتهای گذشته هم از
is/areاستفاده میکنم؟
was برای مفرد و were برای جمع استفاده کنید. مثلاً: How much was the dinner?.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
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage Note |
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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
| Form | Structure | Example |
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Singular Question
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How much + is + [singular noun]
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How much is the milk?
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Plural Question
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How much + are + [plural noun]
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How much are the grapes?
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Using 'Cost' (Singular)
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How much + does + [noun] + cost?
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How much does the book cost?
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Using 'Cost' (Plural)
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How much + do + [nouns] + cost?
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How much do the books cost?
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Short Answer (Price)
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It is + [price]
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It is five dollars.
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Short Answer (Plural)
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They are + [price]
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They are ten pounds.
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Informal/Elliptical
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How much for + [noun]?
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How much for the hat?
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طیف رسمیت
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)
Shopping with 'How Much'
Singular
- is How much is the apple?
Plural
- are How much are the apples?
Much vs Many
Choosing Is or Are
Is it one item?
Is it multiple items?
Common Price Items
Food
- • Bread
- • Milk
- • Apples
Travel
- • Ticket
- • Taxi
- • Hotel
مثالها بر اساس سطح
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.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
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).
اشتباهات رایج
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?
الگوهای جملهسازی
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?
The 'This/That' Trick
Don't say 'How many money'
Polite Inquiry
Tipping
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.
تلفظ
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.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of the 'M' in Much as 'Money'. Much = Money.
تداعی تصویری
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.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Go to an online store (like Amazon) and find 3 items. Write down the question 'How much is...' for each one.
نکات فرهنگی
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'.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
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?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
How much ___ the bananas?
How ___ is the coffee?
Find and fix the mistake:
How many is the ticket?
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
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
تمرینهای عملی
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:
Translate into English: '¿Cuánto cuestan las entradas?'
Translate into English: '¿Podrías decirme cuánto cuesta una noche en este hotel?'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the item with the correct question opener:
Match the following items/services with the correct question form:
Score: /12
سوالات متداول (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.
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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
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