Signification
Asking for the total price.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, asking 'Kitna hua?' is often followed by a small negotiation. It's common to ask for a 'discount' or 'concession' (riayat) especially in local markets. In cities like Hyderabad or Lucknow, the tone might be more formal. You might hear 'Kitne hue?' (plural) more frequently as a sign of 'Tehzeeb' (etiquette). With the rise of EasyPaisa and JazzCash in Pakistan, 'Kitna hua?' is now often followed by asking for a QR code or phone number to transfer the money. If you are a guest, your host will never let you say 'Kitna hua?'. It is considered rude for a guest to try and pay the bill in a social setting.
Use 'Bhai'
Adding 'Bhai' (brother) before the phrase makes you sound much more like a local and often gets you better service.
Check the Change
After asking 'Kitna hua?' and paying, always wait for your 'Baqi' (change).
Signification
Asking for the total price.
Use 'Bhai'
Adding 'Bhai' (brother) before the phrase makes you sound much more like a local and often gets you better service.
Check the Change
After asking 'Kitna hua?' and paying, always wait for your 'Baqi' (change).
The Tone Matters
A rising intonation at the end makes it a polite question. A flat tone can sound like a demand.
Round Figures
Often, if the total is 102, the shopkeeper might just say '100' after you ask 'Kitna hua?'. This is a common gesture of goodwill.
Teste-toi
You just finished a meal at a Dhaba. How do you ask for the total?
Select the most natural phrase:
'Kitna hua?' is the standard way to ask for the total bill.
Complete the sentence to ask for your specific share of the bill.
_______ کتنا ہوا؟
'Mera' means 'mine'. 'Mera kitna hua?' means 'How much is my share?'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are paying a rickshaw driver.
You ask for the price at the end of the ride.
Complete the dialogue between a customer and a shopkeeper.
Customer: یہ آم کتنے کے ہیں؟ Shopkeeper: سو روپے کلو۔ Customer: دو کلو دے دیں۔ Customer: ________؟
After asking for 2kg, the customer asks for the total price.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to use 'Kitna hua?'
Transport
- • Taxi
- • Rickshaw
- • Bus
Food
- • Restaurant
- • Street Food
- • Cafe
Shopping
- • Bazaar
- • Grocery
- • Mall
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSelect the most natural phrase:
'Kitna hua?' is the standard way to ask for the total bill.
_______ کتنا ہوا؟
'Mera' means 'mine'. 'Mera kitna hua?' means 'How much is my share?'.
Situation: You are paying a rickshaw driver.
You ask for the price at the end of the ride.
Customer: یہ آم کتنے کے ہیں؟ Shopkeeper: سو روپے کلو۔ Customer: دو کلو دے دیں۔ Customer: ________؟
After asking for 2kg, the customer asks for the total price.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but 'Kitne ka hai?' is more specific for one item. 'Kitna hua?' implies you are finishing the transaction.
Use 'Kitna' for the total bill. Use 'Kitne' if you are specifically asking 'How many (rupees)?'.
Yes, it is identical in Hindi and Urdu and used across the entire subcontinent.
Say 'Mera kitna hua?'.
It's okay, but in a very fancy place, you might just say 'Bill please'.
You can ask them to write it down: 'Likh dein' (Write it).
It's the past participle of 'to be', so it's closer to 'has become'.
Yes, 'Kitna waqt hua?' means 'How much time has passed?'.
'Kitne hue?' is the plural, used if you are thinking of 'rupees' (plural).
Yes, 'Kul raqam kitni hui?' is the formal version.
Expressions liées
کتنے کا ہے؟
similarHow much is this for?
باقی کتنے ہیں؟
builds onHow much is the change?
حساب کر لیں
similarPlease calculate the bill.
مفت ہے
contrastIt is free.
ادھار
specialized formCredit
