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किफायती

kifayati
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Explication किफायती in your Level:
At the A1 level, learners should understand 'किफायती' (kifāyatī) as a simple synonym for 'not expensive.' While beginners usually learn 'sastā' (cheap) first, introducing 'kifāyatī' early helps them understand that Hindi has different words for different tones. At this stage, just focus on using it with basic nouns like 'khānā' (food) or 'kapṛe' (clothes). Think of it as 'good price.' You don't need to worry about the Persian roots or complex grammar. Just remember: Kifāyatī = Good Cheap. It’s a useful word to know when you are shopping in a market and want to ask for something that isn't too expensive but still good quality. Example: 'Kifāyatī phal' (Affordable fruits). It's a friendly word that makes you sound more polite than just saying 'sastā.'
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At the A2 level, you can start using 'किफायती' (kifāyatī) to describe services and simple plans. You are moving beyond just objects. Now you can talk about a 'kifāyatī hotel' or a 'kifāyatī ticket.' You should also begin to notice that 'kifāyatī' does not change its form based on the gender of the noun. This makes it easier to use than many other Hindi adjectives. At this level, you might use it in sentences like 'Yah bus ticket bahut kifāyatī hai' (This bus ticket is very economical). You are beginning to express opinions about value, not just identifying objects. You can also use it to compare two things using 'zyādā' (more). 'Yah dukān us dukān se zyādā kifāyatī hai' (This shop is more economical than that shop).
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At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'किफायती' (kifāyatī) in discussions about budgeting, travel planning, and lifestyle choices. This is the level where the word really shines. You can discuss 'kifāyatī upāy' (economical solutions) to problems. You understand the nuance that 'kifāyatī' implies being smart with money. You can use it in a professional context to describe a project budget or in a personal context to explain why you chose a particular brand of electronics. You should also be comfortable with the noun form 'kifāyat' (economy/frugality) and how it relates to the adjective. For example, 'Kifāyat baratnā achhī ādat hai' (Practicing frugality is a good habit). You are now using the word to express cultural values of prudence.
At the B2 level, you can use 'किफायती' (kifāyatī) in more abstract and complex ways. You might use it to describe government policies, environmental sustainability (economical use of resources), or corporate strategies. You are able to distinguish between 'kifāyatī' and more formal terms like 'mitvyayī.' You can write short paragraphs or give a speech about the importance of 'kifāyatī jīvan' (economical living) in the modern world. You understand that the word carries a sense of 'efficiency.' For instance, an engine that uses less fuel is 'kifāyatī.' You can handle debates about whether a 'kifāyatī' option is always better than a 'mehangā' (expensive) one, discussing the trade-offs between initial cost and long-term durability.
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At the C1 level, your use of 'किफायती' (kifāyatī) should be native-like, incorporating it into sophisticated arguments about economics, sociology, and philosophy. You understand the historical and cultural weight of 'kifāyat' in Indo-Islamic and broader Indian culture. You can use the word in literary or journalistic writing. You might explore the irony of 'kifāyatī luxury' or discuss 'kifāyatī' as a design philosophy in architecture (minimalism). You are aware of its collocations with words like 'dar' (rate), 'pariyojanā' (project), and 'vikalp' (alternative). You can use it to critique consumerism, suggesting that 'kifāyatī' choices are more ethical. Your vocabulary is flexible enough to use 'kifāyatī' alongside its synonyms to create specific rhetorical effects.
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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'किफायती' (kifāyatī) and its nuances. You can identify its use in classical poetry or high-level economic discourse. You understand the subtle shift in meaning when the word is used in different regional dialects of Hindi or in Hindi-Urdu code-switching. You can use it to discuss complex concepts like 'frugal innovation' (Jugaad) and how 'kifāyatī' solutions from India are influencing global markets. You can play with the word in creative writing, perhaps using it metaphorically to describe a 'kifāyatī' use of words (conciseness). You are an expert in the word's etymology and can explain to others why this specific Persian loanword has become so central to the Hindi language's way of talking about money and value.
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किफायती en 30 secondes

  • Kifāyatī is a positive Hindi adjective meaning 'economical' or 'affordable'.
  • It is preferred over 'sastā' (cheap) in formal and polite conversation.
  • The word is invariant, meaning it doesn't change for gender or number.
  • It is widely used in marketing, budgeting, and discussing value for money.

The Hindi word किफायती (kifāyatī) is a sophisticated and highly positive adjective used to describe something that is inexpensive, affordable, or economical. Unlike the word 'sastā' (cheap), which can sometimes carry a negative connotation of being low quality, kifāyatī suggests wisdom, prudence, and 'value for money.' It is derived from the Urdu/Persian root 'kifāyat,' meaning sufficiency or economy. When you call a product or a lifestyle kifāyatī, you are implying that it provides the best possible utility for the lowest possible price without compromising on essential standards.

Economic Prudence
In the context of Indian middle-class values, being kifāyatī is seen as a virtue. It refers to the art of managing resources so that nothing goes to waste. It is used for budget airlines, affordable housing schemes, and energy-efficient appliances.

यह स्मार्टफोन बजट के हिसाब से काफी किफायती है। (This smartphone is quite economical according to the budget.)

In modern marketing, this word is a favorite. You will see it on billboards for new car launches, where fuel efficiency (average) is a major selling point. A car that gives more kilometers per liter is called a kifāyatī gāṛī. Similarly, in the travel industry, 'kifāyatī packages' are designed for students or families looking to see the world without breaking the bank. The word bridges the gap between 'luxury' and 'necessity,' offering a middle path that is respectable and smart.

Social Context
When discussing government policies, kifāyatī is used for subsidized healthcare or public transport. It frames the cost as 'accessible' to the common man (Aam Aadmi).

सरकार ने गरीब परिवारों के लिए किफायती आवास योजना शुरू की है। (The government has started an affordable housing scheme for poor families.)

Beyond just money, the word can apply to time or effort, though less commonly. However, its primary domain remains financial. It is the perfect word for the 'Smart Consumer' era. It reflects a cultural mindset where saving money is not just about lack of funds, but about the intelligence of the spender. Whether you are buying a kilo of onions at a wholesale rate or choosing a data plan, if it saves you money while doing the job, it is kifāyatī.

Using किफायती (kifāyatī) correctly requires understanding its role as an adjective. It typically precedes the noun it modifies, but it can also follow a linking verb. Because it ends in 'ī', many learners assume it changes based on gender, but kifāyatī is an invariant adjective in modern usage, much like 'bhārī' (heavy) or 'gulābī' (pink) in many contexts, though strictly it remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns because it is derived from a noun with an 'ī' suffix added.

Modifying a Noun
Place it directly before the object. For example: kifāyatī dar (economical rate), kifāyatī vikalp (affordable option).

हमें यात्रा के लिए कोई किफायती होटल ढूंढना होगा। (We will have to find some affordable hotel for the trip.)

When you want to compare two things, you can use 'zyādā' (more) or 'kam' (less) with kifāyatī. For instance, 'This plan is more economical than that one' becomes 'Yah plan usse zyādā kifāyatī hai.' This is a very common way to discuss shopping choices in Hindi. It allows you to weigh the pros and cons of different services without using complex economic jargon.

Professional Usage
In business meetings, use it to describe cost-cutting measures. 'Kifāyatī ran-nīti' (economical strategy) sounds much more professional than 'sastī ran-nīti' (cheap strategy).

एलईडी बल्ब बिजली की बचत के लिए बहुत किफायती होते हैं। (LED bulbs are very economical for saving electricity.)

Finally, consider the emotional weight. If you tell a friend, 'Tumhārī choice bahut kifāyatī hai,' you are complimenting their smartness. You are saying they are good at finding deals. This makes it a very 'safe' word in social settings where discussing money can sometimes be awkward. It focuses on the intelligence of the purchase rather than the lack of wealth.

If you turn on an Indian television channel, you are almost guaranteed to hear किफायती (kifāyatī) within fifteen minutes. It is the cornerstone of Indian advertising. From detergents that promise 'kifāyatī dām' (economical price) to cement brands that claim their product is the most kifāyatī because it lasts longer, the word is everywhere. It targets the 'value-conscious' consumer who wants the best of both worlds: quality and low cost.

News and Media
During the annual Budget presentation in India, news anchors use kifāyatī to describe tax breaks or new schemes for the middle class. Headlines often read: 'Middle class ke liye kifāyatī smartphones' (Affordable smartphones for the middle class).

आज के समाचार में: दिल्ली में किफायती भोजन की नई कैंटीन खुली। (In today's news: New affordable food canteens opened in Delhi.)

In the real estate market, you will see giant posters for 'Kifāyatī Ghar' (Affordable Homes). This is a specific segment of the market in India. These are not 'cheap' houses in a bad neighborhood; rather, they are compact, well-designed apartments aimed at first-time home buyers. The word kifāyatī here acts as a brand, signaling that the builder has optimized costs to make homeownership possible for more people.

E-commerce Sites
Websites like Amazon India or Flipkart often have 'Kifāyatī Bazaar' sections during sales. It’s a keyword that triggers a sense of 'deal-hunting' in the user's mind.

इस सेल में आपको सबसे किफायती डील्स मिलेंगी। (In this sale, you will get the most economical deals.)

Lastly, in casual conversation, if you are planning a trip with friends, someone might say, 'Yaar, koi kifāyatī rasta socho' (Friend, think of some economical way/route). It shows a collective desire to be smart with money while still having a good time. It’s a word that unites people in the shared experience of navigating a world where prices are always rising.

The most frequent mistake learners make with किफायती (kifāyatī) is confusing it with its simpler cousin, 'sastā' (cheap). While they are synonyms, their usage is context-dependent. If you describe a luxury car as 'sastā,' it sounds like the car is a knock-off or poorly made. If you call it kifāyatī, you are saying it has low maintenance or high fuel efficiency. Using 'sastā' where you should use kifāyatī can make you sound blunt or even rude.

Mistake 1: Gender Agreement
Do not change the ending. Avoid saying 'kifāyatā' for masculine nouns. It is always kifāyatī. For example, 'kifāyatī kapṛā' (economical cloth) and 'kifāyatī sāṛī' (economical saree) both use the same form.

गलत (Wrong): यह एक किफायता फोन है।
सही (Right): यह एक किफायती फोन है।

Another common error is using it as a noun. Kifāyatī is an adjective. The noun is 'kifāyat' (economy/frugality). You can say 'kifāyat baratnā' (to practice frugality), but you cannot say 'kifāyatī baratnā.' This distinction is crucial for advanced learners who want to master the nuances of the language. Using the adjective form when a noun is required will make your sentence grammatically unstable.

Mistake 2: Overusing in Slang
In very informal street slang, people might just say 'sastā' or 'low-budget.' Using kifāyatī in a rowdy group of teenagers might sound a bit too 'proper' or formal, though it's never wrong.

सावधान (Caution): Do not confuse with 'kāfī' (enough/very). They sound slightly similar but have totally different meanings.

Finally, ensure you don't use it for people directly to mean 'stingy.' If you want to say someone is stingy, the word is 'kanjūs.' Calling someone kifāyatī is a compliment—it means they are sensible with money. Calling them 'kanjūs' is an insult—it means they hate spending even when necessary. Choosing the wrong one can drastically change the tone of your conversation.

Hindi has a rich vocabulary for financial concepts. While किफायती (kifāyatī) is the most common middle-ground term, there are several alternatives depending on how formal or informal you want to be. Understanding these will help you choose the right word for the right audience, whether you are bargaining at a market or writing a business proposal.

किफायती vs. सस्ता (Sastā)
Kifāyatī: Economical, smart purchase, good value.
Sastā: Cheap, low price, potentially low quality.
किफायती vs. मितव्ययी (Mitvyayī)
Kifāyatī: Usually describes the object/service.
Mitvyayī: Usually describes a person who is frugal or thrifty (Sanskrit origin, more formal).

वह एक मितव्ययी व्यक्ति है, इसलिए वह हमेशा किफायती चीजें खरीदता है। (He is a frugal person, so he always buys economical things.)

Another great alternative is 'Vājib' (reasonable). If you are at a shop and think the price is fair, you say 'Dām vājib hai.' This is slightly different from kifāyatī, which implies the price is actually low or advantageous. 'Vājib' just means 'correct' or 'fair.' Then there is 'Sasta-sundar-tikāū'—a popular Hindi idiom meaning 'Cheap, beautiful, and durable.' This is the holy trinity of Indian consumerism!

Economic Terms
In formal economics, you might encounter 'Alp-lāgat' (low-cost). This is purely technical and rarely used in daily speech.

तुलना (Comparison):
1. Sastā: $ (Low quality)
2. Kifāyatī: $$ (Value for money)
3. Mehangā: $$$ (Expensive)

By mastering these nuances, you can navigate the Indian marketplace with the confidence of a native. You will know when to ask for a 'kifāyatī vikalp' (economical option) when a salesperson shows you something too pricey, and you will know how to praise a friend's 'kifāyatī shopping' skills without sounding like you are calling them poor. Words are tools, and kifāyatī is one of the most versatile in the Hindi speaker's financial toolkit.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The root 'Kifāyah' in Arabic is also used in Islamic law (Fard al-Kifayah) to refer to an obligation that is binding on the community as a whole, but once some people do it, it's sufficient for everyone.

Guide de prononciation

UK /kɪ.fɑː.jə.tiː/
US /kɪ.fɑ.jə.ti/
The primary stress is on the second syllable 'fā'.
Rime avec
शरारती (sharārtī) दिखावटी (dikhāvṭī) कीमती (kīmtī) सहमति (sahmati) दुर्गति (durgati) आरती (ārtī) धरती (dhartī) भारतीय (bhārtīya) - partial
Erreurs fréquentes
  • Pronouncing the 'f' as a 'p' (kipāyatī) - Hindi speakers from some regions do this, but 'f' is correct.
  • Making the 'i' in 'ti' short.
  • Adding an extra vowel sound between 'f' and 'y'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Easy to recognize once the 'fā' sound is mastered.

Écriture 4/5

Requires attention to the 'fa' (with dot/nukta) and the 'ya' connector.

Expression orale 3/5

Natural flow, very common in daily speech.

Écoute 3/5

Easy to pick up in news and advertisements.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

सस्ता (sastā) महँगा (mehangā) दाम (dām) पैसे (paise) बचत (bachat)

Apprends ensuite

वाजिब (vājib) मितव्ययी (mitvyayī) निवेश (nivesh) बजट (budget) खर्च (kharch)

Avancé

राजकोषीय (rājkoṣīya - fiscal) मुद्रास्फीति (mudrāsphīti - inflation) सकल (sakal - gross) लागत-लाभ (lāgat-lābh - cost-benefit)

Grammaire à connaître

Invariant Adjectives

किफायती (kifāyatī) does not change to 'kifāyate' or 'kifāyatā' for gender/number.

Postpositional Influence

किफायती दामों *पर* (At economical prices) - the adjective remains the same.

Comparative with 'Se'

यह फोन *उससे* ज़्यादा किफायती है। (This phone is more economical than that.)

Superlative with 'Sabse'

यह *सबसे* किफायती विकल्प है। (This is the most economical option.)

Adverbial formation

किफायती *तरीके से* (In an economical way).

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Exemples par niveau

1

यह दूध किफायती है।

This milk is affordable.

Simple subject + adjective + verb.

2

किफायती फल कहाँ हैं?

Where are the affordable fruits?

Interrogative sentence.

3

मुझे किफायती पेन चाहिए।

I want an affordable pen.

Use of 'chāhiye' for wanting.

4

बाज़ार में किफायती कपड़े मिलते हैं।

Affordable clothes are found in the market.

Present indefinite tense.

5

यह खिलौना बहुत किफायती है।

This toy is very affordable.

Use of 'bahut' as an intensifier.

6

क्या यह चाय किफायती है?

Is this tea affordable?

Yes/No question structure.

7

वह एक किफायती दुकान है।

That is an affordable shop.

Demonstrative pronoun 'vah'.

8

किफायती खाना अच्छा होता है।

Affordable food is good.

General statement.

1

हम एक किफायती होटल में रुके।

We stayed in an affordable hotel.

Past tense 'ruke'.

2

यह बस टिकट ट्रेन से ज़्यादा किफायती है।

This bus ticket is more economical than the train.

Comparative 'se zyādā'.

3

क्या आपके पास कोई किफायती मोबाइल है?

Do you have any affordable mobile?

Possession with 'ke pās'.

4

किफायती यात्रा के लिए यह बैग अच्छा है।

This bag is good for economical travel.

Purpose expressed with 'ke liye'.

5

सब्जियाँ सुबह के समय किफायती होती हैं।

Vegetables are economical in the morning.

Time expression 'subah ke samay'.

6

यह साबुन किफायती और अच्छा है।

This soap is economical and good.

Compound adjective phrase.

7

मैंने एक किफायती उपहार खरीदा।

I bought an affordable gift.

Transitive verb in past tense 'kharīdā'.

8

क्या यह प्लान मेरे लिए किफायती होगा?

Will this plan be economical for me?

Future tense 'hogā'.

1

किफायती दरों पर कमरे उपलब्ध हैं।

Rooms are available at economical rates.

Plural noun 'dar' (rates).

2

हमें बजट में रहने के लिए किफायती विकल्प चुनने चाहिए।

We should choose economical options to stay within budget.

Modal 'chāhiye' for advice.

3

यह कार अपनी किफायती माइलेज के लिए जानी जाती है।

This car is known for its economical mileage.

Passive-like structure 'jānī jātī hai'.

4

ऑनलाइन शॉपिंग अक्सर बाज़ार से ज़्यादा किफायती होती है।

Online shopping is often more economical than the market.

Adverb 'aksar' (often).

5

कंपनी ने किफायती दामों पर नए प्रोडक्ट लॉन्च किए हैं।

The company has launched new products at economical prices.

Present perfect tense.

6

किफायती जीवन जीने के लिए योजना बनाना ज़रूरी है।

Planning is necessary to live an economical life.

Infinitive as a subject 'jīnā'.

7

क्या आप मुझे कोई किफायती डेटा प्लान बता सकते हैं?

Can you tell me any economical data plan?

Request with 'sakte hain'.

8

किफायती शिक्षा हर बच्चे का अधिकार है।

Affordable education is every child's right.

Abstract concept as subject.

1

सरकार को किफायती आवास परियोजनाओं पर ध्यान देना चाहिए।

The government should focus on affordable housing projects.

Compound noun 'āvās pariyojanā'.

2

सौर ऊर्जा एक किफायती और टिकाऊ विकल्प है।

Solar energy is an economical and sustainable option.

Technical vocabulary 'ṭikāū' (sustainable).

3

मध्यम वर्ग के लिए किफायती स्वास्थ्य सेवाएँ अत्यंत आवश्यक हैं।

Affordable healthcare services are extremely essential for the middle class.

Advanced adverb 'atyant'.

4

किफायती तरीके से संसाधनों का उपयोग करना ही बुद्धिमानी है।

It is wise to use resources in an economical way.

Adverbial phrase 'kifāyatī tarīke se'.

5

यह विज्ञापन ग्राहकों को किफायती डील्स की ओर आकर्षित करता है।

This advertisement attracts customers towards economical deals.

Causal relationship.

6

किफायती होने के बावजूद, यह उत्पाद गुणवत्ता में कोई समझौता नहीं करता।

Despite being economical, this product does not compromise on quality.

Use of 'ke bāvujūd' (despite).

7

व्यापार में सफलता के लिए किफायती रणनीतियाँ अपनाना अनिवार्य है।

It is mandatory to adopt economical strategies for success in business.

Formal vocabulary 'anivārya'.

8

किफायती दर पर ऋण मिलने से छोटे उद्योगों को लाभ होगा।

Small industries will benefit from getting loans at an economical rate.

Conditional logic with future tense.

1

किफायती नवाचार (frugal innovation) भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था की एक प्रमुख विशेषता है।

Frugal innovation is a key feature of the Indian economy.

Academic terminology.

2

शहरी नियोजन में किफायती परिवहन प्रणालियों का एक महत्वपूर्ण स्थान है।

Affordable transport systems have a significant place in urban planning.

Complex genitive constructions.

3

लेखक ने अपनी पुस्तक में किफायती जीवनशैली के दार्शनिक पहलुओं पर चर्चा की है।

The author has discussed the philosophical aspects of an economical lifestyle in his book.

Postpositional complexity.

4

किफायती दरों का निर्धारण बाज़ार की माँग और आपूर्ति पर निर्भर करता है।

The determination of economical rates depends on market demand and supply.

Economic terminology.

5

तकनीकी प्रगति ने उच्च-गुणवत्ता वाले उत्पादों को भी किफायती बना दिया है।

Technological progress has made even high-quality products economical.

Perfective participle 'banā diyā'.

6

किफायती समाधान खोजने के लिए गहन शोध और विकास की आवश्यकता होती है।

Deep research and development are required to find economical solutions.

Formal subject-verb agreement.

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पर्यावरण संरक्षण के लिए ऊर्जा के किफायती उपयोग को बढ़ावा देना अनिवार्य है।

It is mandatory to promote the economical use of energy for environmental protection.

Multi-layered postpositions.

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इस नीति का उद्देश्य समाज के वंचित वर्गों को किफायती न्याय प्रदान करना है।

The objective of this policy is to provide affordable justice to the underprivileged sections of society.

Abstract social justice context.

1

वैश्वीकरण के इस युग में, किफायती उत्पादन ही प्रतिस्पर्धात्मक बढ़त सुनिश्चित करता है।

In this era of globalization, only economical production ensures a competitive edge.

High-level business Hindi.

2

गांधीवादी दर्शन में 'किफायत' केवल धन की बचत नहीं, बल्कि एक नैतिक अनिवार्यता है।

In Gandhian philosophy, 'frugality' is not just saving money, but a moral imperative.

Philosophical discourse.

3

सतत विकास के लक्ष्यों की प्राप्ति हेतु किफायती प्रौद्योगिकियों का हस्तांतरण आवश्यक है।

The transfer of affordable technologies is necessary for the achievement of sustainable development goals.

Sanskritized formal Hindi.

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किफायती न्याय तक पहुँच लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों की आधारशिला है।

Access to affordable justice is the cornerstone of democratic values.

Political science terminology.

5

बाज़ार की अस्थिरता के बीच, निवेशकों को किफायती और सुरक्षित विकल्पों की तलाश रहती है।

Amidst market volatility, investors look for economical and safe options.

Financial journalism style.

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किफायती स्वास्थ्य अवसंरचना का अभाव महामारी के दौरान एक बड़ी चुनौती बनकर उभरा।

The lack of affordable health infrastructure emerged as a major challenge during the pandemic.

Complex historical analysis.

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डिजिटल क्रांति ने ज्ञान के प्रसार को अभूतपूर्व रूप से किफायती बना दिया है।

The digital revolution has made the dissemination of knowledge unprecedentedly affordable.

Adverbial intensity 'abhūtpūrv rūp se'.

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किफायती आवास का संकट आधुनिक शहरीकरण की एक जटिल विडंबना है।

The crisis of affordable housing is a complex irony of modern urbanization.

Sociological critique.

Collocations courantes

किफायती दर (kifāyatī dar)
किफायती विकल्प (kifāyatī vikalp)
किफायती दाम (kifāyatī dām)
किफायती आवास (kifāyatī āvās)
किफायती मॉडल (kifāyatī model)
किफायती समाधान (kifāyatī samādhān)
किफायती यात्रा (kifāyatī yātrā)
किफायती बजट (kifāyatī budget)
किफायती स्मार्टफोन (kifāyatī smartphone)
किफायती नुस्खा (kifāyatī nuskhā)

Phrases Courantes

किफायती दामों पर

— At economical prices. Used in sales and ads.

यहाँ कपड़े किफायती दामों पर मिलते हैं।

बेहद किफायती

— Extremely economical. Adds emphasis.

यह ऑफर बेहद किफायती है।

किफायती और टिकाऊ

— Economical and durable. The ideal product description.

यह जूता किफायती और टिकाऊ है।

सबसे किफायती

— The most economical. Superlative form.

यह शहर का सबसे किफायती रेस्टोरेंट है।

किफायती तरीके से

— In an economical manner. Adverbial usage.

काम को किफायती तरीके से पूरा करें।

कोई किफायती रास्ता

— Some economical way/route. Used when problem-solving.

हमें कोई किफायती रास्ता निकालना होगा।

काफी किफायती

— Quite economical. Common in reviews.

यह सर्विस काफी किफायती है।

किफायती पैकेज

— Economical package. Used for tours or internet plans.

हॉलिडे के लिए किफायती पैकेज लें।

किफायती जीवन

— Economical life. Refers to a simple lifestyle.

वह एक किफायती जीवन जीता है।

किफायती बाज़ार

— Affordable market. A place for budget shopping.

रविवार को यहाँ किफायती बाज़ार लगता है।

Souvent confondu avec

किफायती vs काफी (kāfī)

Means 'enough' or 'very'. Sounds similar but distinct meaning.

किफायती vs कैफियत (kaifiyat)

Means 'condition' or 'explanation'. Often confused by advanced learners.

किफायती vs किफायत (kifāyat)

The noun form. 'Kifāyatī' is the adjective.

Expressions idiomatiques

"किफायत बरतना"

— To practice frugality or be economical. Used for careful spending.

मुश्किल समय में किफायत बरतना ज़रूरी है।

Formal
"किफायत की मार"

— The pinch of economy. When budget cuts cause difficulty.

मिडिल क्लास पर किफायत की मार पड़ रही है।

Journalistic
"किफायत में बरकत"

— There is prosperity in frugality. A common proverb.

दादी कहती थीं कि किफायत में ही बरकत है।

Traditional
"सस्ता रोवे बार-बार, महँगा रोवे एक बार"

— The cheap cries repeatedly, the expensive cries once. (Meaning: Quality is better than low price).

किफायती चीज़ लो, लेकिन इतनी सस्ती नहीं कि वह जल्दी टूट जाए।

Proverb
"अपनी चादर देखकर पाँव फैलाना"

— Stretch your feet according to your sheet. (To live within means).

वह हमेशा अपनी चादर देखकर पाँव फैलाता है और किफायती चीज़ें ही लेता है।

Idiom
"कौड़ी-कौड़ी बचाना"

— To save every penny. Related to the mindset of being kifāyatī.

उसने कौड़ी-कौड़ी बचाकर यह घर खरीदा है।

Informal
"हाथ खींचकर चलना"

— To spend cautiously. Used when someone is being very economical.

आजकल बाज़ार महँगा है, इसलिए हाथ खींचकर चलना पड़ता है।

Colloquial
"एक-एक पैसा वसूल होना"

— Getting value for every single penny. The goal of a kifāyatī purchase.

यह फिल्म देखकर मेरा एक-एक पैसा वसूल हो गया।

Slang/Informal
"बजट बिगाड़ना"

— To spoil the budget. The opposite of being kifāyatī.

बाहर का खाना मेरा बजट बिगाड़ देता है।

Neutral
"मुफ़्त के भाव"

— At the price of free. Used for something extremely kifāyatī.

सेल में सामान मुफ़्त के भाव मिल रहा था।

Exaggerated/Informal

Facile à confondre

किफायती vs सस्ता (sastā)

Both mean inexpensive.

Sastā is generic and can imply low quality; Kifāyatī is positive and implies value.

यह फोन सस्ता है (It's cheap). यह फोन किफायती है (It's economical/value for money).

किफायती vs मितव्ययी (mitvyayī)

Both relate to saving money.

Mitvyayī describes a person's character; Kifāyatī describes an object or rate.

वह मितव्ययी है। यह दर किफायती है।

किफायती vs वाजिब (vājib)

Both relate to good pricing.

Vājib means 'fair' or 'correct'; Kifāyatī means 'low cost/saving'.

दाम वाजिब है (The price is fair). दाम किफायती है (The price is low/saving).

किफायती vs बचत (bachat)

Both relate to money.

Bachat is the noun 'savings'; Kifāyatī is an adjective describing something that leads to savings.

मेरी बचत बढ़ गई। यह किफायती प्लान है।

किफायती vs कीमती (kīmtī)

Both end in 'ī' and relate to price.

Kīmtī is the opposite (expensive/valuable).

यह घड़ी कीमती है (Expensive). यह घड़ी किफायती है (Affordable).

Structures de phrases

A1

Subject + [किफायती] + है।

यह घर किफायती है।

A2

किफायती + Noun + कहाँ है?

किफायती दुकान कहाँ है?

B1

हमें [किफायती] + Noun + की ज़रूरत है।

हमें किफायती प्लान की ज़रूरत है।

B2

[किफायती] होने के साथ-साथ, यह [Adjective] भी है।

किफायती होने के साथ-साथ, यह मज़बूत भी है।

C1

[Abstract Noun] को [किफायती] बनाने के लिए...

शिक्षा को किफायती बनाने के लिए नए कदम चाहिए।

C2

[Concept] की [किफायती] प्रकृति...

इस तकनीक की किफायती प्रकृति इसे लोकप्रिय बनाती है।

B1

Subject + [किफायती] + दामों पर + Verb

वे किफायती दामों पर फल बेचते हैं।

B2

किफायती + [तरीके] से + Verb

उसने किफायती तरीके से घर सजाया।

Famille de mots

Noms

किफायत (kifāyat) - economy, frugality, sufficiency

Verbes

किफायत करना (kifāyat karnā) - to economize, to save

Adjectifs

किफायती (kifāyatī) - economical, affordable

Apparenté

बचत (bachat) - savings
खर्च (kharch) - expense
दाम (dām) - price
सस्ता (sastā) - cheap
लागत (lāgat) - cost
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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

High, especially in commercial and financial contexts.

Erreurs courantes
  • Saying 'kifāyatā' for a masculine noun. → किफायती (kifāyatī)

    The adjective does not change its ending for gender.

  • Using 'kifāyatī' to mean 'stingy'. → कंजूस (kanjūs)

    Kifāyatī is positive (smart saving), kanjūs is negative (stingy).

  • Confusing 'kifāyatī' with 'kāfī'. → किफायती (kifāyatī)

    Kāfī means 'enough', Kifāyatī means 'economical'.

  • Writing 'किफायति' (short i) instead of 'किफायती' (long ī). → किफायती

    The final vowel is always long.

  • Using 'kifāyatī' as a noun. → किफायत (kifāyat)

    You practice 'kifāyat' (noun), but a product is 'kifāyatī' (adjective).

Astuces

The Value of Kifāyat

In India, being economical is a sign of intelligence and responsibility. Don't be afraid to use this word to show you are a smart shopper.

Polite Bargaining

When bargaining, ask 'Isse zyādā kifāyatī kuch hai?' (Is there anything more economical than this?) instead of 'Sasta dikhao' (Show me cheap stuff).

No Gender Changes

Save your brain power! 'Kifāyatī' stays the same regardless of the noun's gender or number.

Pair with 'Tikaū'

If you want to describe a perfect product, say 'Kifāyatī aur ṭikāū' (Economical and durable).

The Nukta

The 'f' sound in 'kifāyatī' is a pharyngealized 'f' (with a dot under the 'fa' in Devanagari). Try to blow air through your lips.

Ad Spotting

Look for the word on billboards for cars or mobile phones to see it used in its most natural environment.

Professional Tone

In a formal report, always prefer 'kifāyatī' or 'alp-lāgat' over 'sastā'.

Vājib vs Kifāyatī

Use 'vājib' when you think the price is fair, use 'kifāyatī' when you think the price is low.

Root Word

Remember the noun 'kifāyat' (economy). It will help you understand words like 'kifāyat-shāri' (frugality).

Domestic Use

Use this word when talking to your roommates or family about saving on groceries or electricity.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Key-for-Tea'. If you have the 'key' to a 'kifāyatī' deal, you can afford 'tea' for everyone! It's the key to saving money.

Association visuelle

Imagine a piggy bank wearing a graduation cap. It's not just saving money; it's being 'smart' about it. That smart piggy bank is 'kifāyatī'.

Word Web

Price Budget Value Savings Smart Affordable Economical Efficient

Défi

Try to find three items in your house right now and label them as 'kifāyatī' or 'mehangā' (expensive) based on their value for money.

Origine du mot

Derived from the Urdu word 'kifāyat', which comes from the Arabic root 'k-f-y' (كفاية), meaning 'sufficiency' or 'adequacy'.

Sens originel : The state of having enough or being sufficient. In economic terms, it evolved to mean 'using resources sufficiently without waste'.

Afro-Asiatic (Arabic) -> Indo-European (Persian/Urdu) -> Hindi.

Contexte culturel

Never use 'kifāyatī' to mock someone's financial status. It should always be used to praise their smart decision-making.

English speakers often use 'affordable' or 'budget-friendly'. Kifāyatī captures both perfectly.

Used in ads for Maruti Suzuki cars. Commonly heard in 'Shark Tank India' when discussing product pricing. Frequent in government slogans for 'Kifāyatī Āvās' (Affordable Housing).

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Shopping for Electronics

  • सबसे किफायती फोन दिखाओ।
  • क्या इस पर कोई डिस्काउंट है?
  • यह काफी किफायती मॉडल है।
  • बजट में सबसे अच्छा क्या है?

Booking Travel

  • किफायती टिकट कब मिलेगी?
  • कोई किफायती होटल बताइये।
  • यात्रा का किफायती तरीका।
  • ऑफ-सीजन में यात्रा किफायती होती है।

Household Budgeting

  • किफायत बरतना सीखो।
  • यह दाल ज़्यादा किफायती है।
  • बिजली बचाना किफायती है।
  • महीने का बजट किफायती रखें।

Government Schemes

  • किफायती आवास योजना।
  • किफायती स्वास्थ्य सेवा।
  • गरीबों के लिए किफायती अनाज।
  • शिक्षा को किफायती बनाना।

Business Meetings

  • किफायती रणनीति की ज़रूरत है।
  • लागत को किफायती रखें।
  • यह एक किफायती समाधान है।
  • उत्पादन को किफायती बनाएँ।

Amorces de conversation

"क्या आपको लगता है कि ऑनलाइन शॉपिंग ज़्यादा किफायती है?"

"आपके शहर में सबसे किफायती बाज़ार कहाँ है?"

"क्या आप यात्रा के दौरान किफायती होटलों में रुकना पसंद करते हैं?"

"एक छात्र के लिए सबसे किफायती भोजन क्या हो सकता है?"

"क्या किफायती चीज़ें हमेशा अच्छी होती हैं?"

Sujets d'écriture

आज मैंने अपनी खरीदारी में कैसे किफायत बरती? विस्तार से लिखें।

किफायती जीवन जीने के तीन फायदे क्या हैं?

क्या आपको लगता है कि आज के ज़माने में किफायती होना मुश्किल है? क्यों?

एक ऐसी चीज़ के बारे में लिखें जो किफायती भी है और आपकी पसंदीदा भी।

अगर आपको एक किफायती बिज़नेस शुरू करना हो, तो वह क्या होगा?

Questions fréquentes

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While both mean 'cheap' or 'inexpensive', 'sastā' is more casual and can sometimes imply poor quality. 'Kifāyatī' is a more sophisticated word that implies 'value for money' or 'economical' without suggesting the product is bad. For example, a budget airline is 'kifāyatī', but a broken toy is 'sastā'.

No, 'kifāyatī' is an invariant adjective. It remains the same for masculine, feminine, singular, and plural nouns. For example: 'kifāyatī kapṛā' (masculine) and 'kifāyatī sāṛī' (feminine).

It is better to use 'mitvyayī' or 'kifāyat-pasand' for a person. While you might hear 'vah bahut kifāyatī hai', it technically sounds like you are calling the person 'economical' rather than 'frugal'. Use 'mitvyayī' for people.

The word comes from the Persian/Urdu word 'kifāyat', which itself is derived from an Arabic root meaning 'sufficiency'. It entered Hindi through the influence of Persian in the Indian subcontinent.

Yes, it is very common in business Hindi. You will use it to describe cost-effective solutions, budget-friendly strategies, and affordable services in a professional setting.

You use the word 'sabse' (most) before the adjective: 'sabse kifāyatī'. For example: 'Yah sabse kifāyatī vikalp hai' (This is the most affordable option).

Absolutely. It is one of the most frequent words in financial and consumer news, used to describe everything from stock market options to new government housing projects.

Common ones include 'kifāyatī dar' (economical rate), 'kifāyatī dām' (economical price), and 'kifāyatī āvās' (affordable housing).

While technically possible to mean 'efficient use of time', it is almost exclusively used for money and resources in modern Hindi.

It is neutral to formal. It is safer to use than 'sastā' in almost all situations, making it a very versatile word for learners.

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Write a sentence using 'किफायती' to describe a mobile phone.

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Write a sentence about an affordable hotel.

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Translate: 'We need an economical solution.'

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Write a formal sentence about affordable education.

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Write a sentence about solar energy being economical.

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Translate: 'Affordable rates for everyone.'

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Write a sentence about budget travel.

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Use 'किफायती' to describe a meal.

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Write a sentence about saving electricity.

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Translate: 'This is the most economical deal.'

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Write a sentence using 'किफायती तरीके से'.

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Use 'किफायती' in a question.

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Describe a car using 'किफायती'.

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Write a sentence about 'Kifāyat' (noun).

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Translate: 'Affordable health services.'

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Pronounce the word 'किफायती' clearly.

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Say: 'This hotel is economical.' in Hindi.

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Ask: 'Where are the affordable shops?' in Hindi.

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Say: 'I want an affordable mobile phone.'

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Explain why you like 'kifāyatī' things in one sentence.

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Say: 'This plan is more economical than that one.'

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Talk about affordable education for 10 seconds.

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Say: 'We should practice frugality.'

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Pronounce 'किफायती दरें' (kifāyatī daren).

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Ask: 'Is this deal economical for me?'

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Say: 'I live an economical life.'

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Explain 'Value for Money' using Hindi.

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Say: 'Affordable housing is important.'

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Say: 'Solar energy is an economical option.'

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Describe a cheap market in your town.

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Pronounce 'किफायती तरीके से' (kifāyatī tarīke se).

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Say: 'This car gives good mileage.' using 'किफायती'.

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Say: 'Economical rates are available here.'

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Ask: 'Do you have any affordable gift?'

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Say: 'This is the most economical way.'

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Listen to the word: 'किफायती'. What does it mean?

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Listen: 'यह बहुत किफायती है।' Is the speaker happy with the price?

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Listen: 'किफायती दरें'. What does 'दरें' mean?

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Listen: 'हमें किफायत बरतनी चाहिए।' What is the speaker suggesting?

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Listen to an ad: 'किफायती और टिकाऊ'. What are the two qualities?

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Listen: 'सबसे किफायती डील'. What level of comparison is this?

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Listen: 'किफायती आवास योजना'. What is the topic?

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Listen: 'ज़्यादा किफायती'. Does it mean more or less economical?

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Listen: 'किफायती स्मार्टफोन'. What product is being discussed?

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Listen: 'किफायती तरीके से'. How is the action being done?

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Listen: 'बाज़ार बहुत किफायती है।' Is the market expensive?

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Listen: 'किफायती विकल्प ढूंढो।' What should be found?

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Listen: 'काफी किफायती'. Does 'काफी' mean 'enough' or 'quite' here?

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Listen: 'किफायती माइलेज'. What is being praised?

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Listen: 'किफायती दर पर ऋण'. What is 'ऋण'?

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