Signification
Used to ask for the price of an item.
Contexte culturel
Bargaining is a social norm. If you pay the first price asked in a bazaar, you are likely overpaying. Start by offering 50-60% of the quoted price and meet in the middle. In cities like Lucknow or Hyderabad, the language used in shops is often very polite (Tehzeeb). You might hear 'Tashreef rakhiye' (Please have a seat) before the price is even discussed. On Instagram/Facebook shops in Pakistan, it is common to comment 'Price?' or 'PP' (Price Please). Sellers often reply with 'Check Inbox'. During Islamic festivals like Eid-ul-Adha, when buying sacrificial animals, the phrase is used constantly, but the bargaining is often more intense and considered part of the 'sunnah' of trade.
The 'Bhai' Factor
Always start the sentence with 'Bhai' (Brother) or 'Baji' (Sister) to establish a friendly rapport before asking the price. It often leads to better prices!
Check the Gender
If you use 'ka' for a feminine item like 'qameez', you'll be understood, but using 'ki' will make you sound much more fluent.
Signification
Used to ask for the price of an item.
The 'Bhai' Factor
Always start the sentence with 'Bhai' (Brother) or 'Baji' (Sister) to establish a friendly rapport before asking the price. It often leads to better prices!
Check the Gender
If you use 'ka' for a feminine item like 'qameez', you'll be understood, but using 'ki' will make you sound much more fluent.
Don't be shy
In Pakistan, asking the price is not seen as being 'cheap'. It's a sign of a smart shopper.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form for asking the price of a feminine item (e.g., a watch/ghari).
یہ گھڑی ______ ہے؟
Since 'ghari' (watch) is feminine in Urdu, the postposition must be 'ki'.
Complete the sentence to ask for the price of plural items (mangoes).
یہ آم کتنے ______ ہیں؟
Plural masculine items require 'ke'.
Complete the dialogue between a shopper and a vendor.
Shopper: یہ کتاب کتنے کی ہے؟ Vendor: یہ پانچ سو روپے کی ہے۔ Shopper: بہت ______ ہے۔ کچھ کم کریں۔
'Mehngi' means expensive, which fits the context of asking for a discount.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which phrase would you use at a high-end jewelry store?
This is the most formal and respectful way to ask for a price.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement for 'Kitne __'
Masculine (کا)
- • Phone
- • Ghar (House)
- • Aaloo (Potato)
Feminine (کی)
- • Ghari (Watch)
- • Kitab (Book)
- • Mez (Table)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesیہ گھڑی ______ ہے؟
Since 'ghari' (watch) is feminine in Urdu, the postposition must be 'ki'.
یہ آم کتنے ______ ہیں؟
Plural masculine items require 'ke'.
Shopper: یہ کتاب کتنے کی ہے؟ Vendor: یہ پانچ سو روپے کی ہے۔ Shopper: بہت ______ ہے۔ کچھ کم کریں۔
'Mehngi' means expensive, which fits the context of asking for a discount.
Which phrase would you use at a high-end jewelry store?
This is the most formal and respectful way to ask for a price.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYou can, but it's very blunt and might be confused with asking for the quantity. 'Kitne ka?' is much better.
In the phrase 'Yeh kitne ka hai?', we use 'Kitne' (the oblique form) because it is followed by the postposition 'ka'.
Use 'Yeh sab kitne ke hain?' (How much are all of these?).
In a bazaar, no. In a private home, yes. Never ask the price of a gift or someone's household items unless you are very close friends.
Expressions liées
قیمت کیا ہے؟
synonymWhat is the price?
کتنے پیسے ہوئے؟
builds onHow much money did it become?
سستا کریں
similarMake it cheaper.
مفت کا ہے کیا؟
contrastIs it for free?
