कितना? — कीमत पूछना
How much? तुम्हारा सबसे पक्का साथी है। बस याद रखो: How much is एक चीज़ के लिए और How much are एक से ज़्यादा के लिए।
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.
Overview
How much? सबसे बुनियादी और महत्वपूर्ण हथियार है। चाहे तुम किराने की दुकान से दूध ले रहे हो, ऑटो वाले से किराया पूछ रहे हो, या किसी मॉल में ब्रांडेड कपड़े देख रहे हो, तुम्हें How much? का सही इस्तेमाल करना आना ही चाहिए।How much? का उपयोग कैसे किया जाता है, ताकि अगली बार जब तुम किसी दुकान पर जाओ, तो तुम बिना किसी हिचकिचाहट के, एक 'प्रोफेशनल' की तरह कीमत पूछ सको।Countable nouns) और जिन्हें हम नहीं गिन सकते (Uncountable nouns)। How much? का पूरा खेल इसी 'Uncountable' शब्द पर टिका है।Money को एक ऐसी चीज़ माना जाता है जिसे आप 'एक मनी, दो मनी' करके नहीं गिन सकते। आप 'रुपये' (Rupees) गिन सकते हैं, 'डॉलर' (Dollars) गिन सकते हैं, लेकिन 'मनी' (Money) को एक पूरी मात्रा (quantity) माना जाता है। इसीलिए, कीमत पूछते समय हम How many (कितने) नहीं, बल्कि How much (कितना) का उपयोग करते हैं।is और are)यह कितने का है?)। लेकिन English में, सवाल पूछते समय 'सहायक क्रिया' (
is या are) How much के तुरंत बाद आती है।- अगर तुम एक चीज़ के बारे में पूछ रहे हो, तो
isलगाओ। - अगर तुम एक से ज़्यादा चीज़ों के बारे में पूछ रहे हो, तो
areलगाओ।
This: जो चीज़ तुम्हारे हाथ में है या पास है (एकवचन)।That: जो चीज़ थोड़ी दूर है, जैसे दुकान के शेल्फ पर रखी कोई बोतल (एकवचन)।These: पास रखी एक से ज़्यादा चीज़ें (बहुवचन)।Those: दूर रखी एक से ज़्यादा चीज़ें (बहुवचन)।
How much is this? | English में is बीच में आता है। |How much are those? | बहुवचन के लिए are का प्रयोग अनिवार्य है। |How much is the tea? | English में the का प्रयोग खास चीज़ के लिए होता है। |How much? से सवाल बनाने का एक सीधा और सरल फॉर्मूला है। अगर तुम इस पैटर्न को याद कर लोगे, तो तुम कभी गलती नहीं करोगे।How much + is + [वस्तु का नाम / it / this / that]?How much is the milk?(दूध कितने का है? - दूध को गिना नहीं जा सकता, इसलिएisआया।)How much is this shirt?(यह शर्ट कितने की है?)How much is it?(यह कितने का है? - जब आप चीज़ की तरफ इशारा कर रहे हों।)
How much + are + [वस्तुओं का नाम / they / these / those]?How much are the bananas?(केले कितने के हैं?)How much are these shoes?(ये जूते कितने के हैं?)How much are they?(वे कितने के हैं?)
How much is this? | How much is this pen? | यह पेन कितने का है? |How much is that? | How much is that bag? | वह बैग कितने का है? |How much are these? | How much are these books? | ये किताबें कितने की हैं? |How much are those? | How much are those apples? | वे सेब कितने के हैं? |How much is the [noun] | How much is the ticket? | टिकट कितने की है? |How much के बाद is या are लगाना उतना ही ज़रूरी है जितना चाय में चीनी! इसके बिना वाक्य अधूरा और गलत माना जाता है।How much? का इस्तेमाल सिर्फ बाज़ार तक सीमित नहीं है। इसके कई और उपयोग भी हैं जो आपकी रोज़मर्रा की बातचीत को बेहतर बनाएंगे:Excuse me, how much is this umbrella?(सुनिए, यह छाता कितने का है?)How much are these mangoes?(ये आम कितने के हैं?)
How much is a taxi to the station?(स्टेशन तक के लिए टैक्सी का किराया कितना है?)How much is a haircut here?(यहाँ बाल काटने के कितने पैसे लगते हैं?)How much is the entry fee?(प्रवेश शुल्क कितना है?)
How much is the total?(कुल कितना हुआ?)How much do I owe you?(यह थोड़ा एडवांस है, जिसका मतलब है- मुझे आपको कितने पैसे देने हैं?)
is/are की जगह was/were लगा दें:How much was the dinner last night?(कल रात का खाना कितने का था?)How much were the tickets yesterday?(कल टिकटें कितने की थीं?)
Excuse me से बात शुरू करें और अंत में Please लगाएँ।Excuse me, how much is this, please? यह सुनने में बहुत ही सभ्य और अच्छा लगता है।How many का प्रयोग करना- गलत:
How many is this bread? - सही:
How much is this bread? - क्यों? जैसा कि मैंने पहले बताया, कीमत या 'Money' के लिए हमेशा
How muchआता है।How manyका इस्तेमाल तब होता है जब आप संख्या (number) पूछ रहे हों, जैसे «कितने लोग हैं?» (How many people?)।
- गलत:
How much this shirt? - सही:
How much is this shirt? - क्यों? हिंदी में हम कभी-कभी «ये शर्ट कितने की?» बोल देते हैं और 'है' को खा जाते हैं। लेकिन English में
isयाareके बिना सवाल व्याकरण की दृष्टि से 'अमान्य' है।
- गलत:
How much is coffee? - सही:
How much is the coffee? - क्यों? जब आप किसी खास दुकान पर खड़े होकर उस खास कॉफ़ी की कीमत पूछ रहे हैं, तो
theलगाना ज़रूरी है। हिंदी में हमारे पास 'the' जैसा कुछ नहीं है, इसलिए हम अक्सर इसे भूल जाते हैं।
- गलत:
How much price is it? - सही:
How much is it?याWhat is the price? - क्यों?
How muchका अपने आप में ही मतलब होता है «कितनी कीमत»। इसके साथ अलग सेpriceशब्द जोड़ना 'सुपरफ्लुअस' (ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा) है। यह वैसा ही है जैसे आप कहें «गीला पानी»।
How much और How many में उलझ जाते हैं। इसे इस टेबल से हमेशा के लिए साफ़ कर लेते हैं:How Much | How Many |Money, Milk, Sugar, Water, Love | Apples, Pens, People, Days, Rupees |How much is the milk? | How many bottles of milk? |How much is... बनाम How much does it cost?How much is... ज़्यादा सरल और बिगिनर्स के लिए अच्छा है।How much is this?(यह कितने का है?)How much does this cost?(इसकी लागत कितनी है?)
How much? बोल सकता हूँ?How much? कहना भी काफी है। यह अनौपचारिक (informal) है लेकिन बाज़ार में पूरी तरह चलता है।This का इस्तेमाल तब करें जब आप चीज़ की ओर इशारा कर रहे हों या उसे छू रहे हों। It का इस्तेमाल तब करें जब उस चीज़ के बारे में पहले ही बात हो चुकी हो। रोज़मर्रा की बातचीत में आप दोनों में से किसी का भी इस्तेमाल कर सकते हैं।How much is the total? या How much for everything? यहाँ ध्यान दें कि 'Total' एकवचन है, इसलिए is लगेगा।How much ही आएगा। लेकिन अगर आप सिक्कों (coins) या नोटों (notes) को गिन रहे हैं, तब आप कह सकते हैं: How many coins do you have? पर कीमत पूछते समय हमेशा How much ही रहेगा।How much + is/are + वस्तु! अगली बार जब आप शॉपिंग पर जाएँ, तो इसे आज़माकर ज़रूर देखें। हैप्पी लर्निंग!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
| चीज़ की कैटेगरी | सवाल का तरीका | उदाहरण सवाल | जवाब का तरीका |
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एक चीज़ (Singular)
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How much is...?
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How much is this book?
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It's fifteen dollars.
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एक से ज़्यादा चीज़ें (Plural)
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How much are...?
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How much are these shoes?
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They're seventy euros.
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कोई सर्विस (Service)
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How much is...?
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How much is a haircut?
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It's twenty-five pounds.
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अनगिनत चीज़ें (Uncountable)
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How much is...?
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How much is the coffee?
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It's four dollars.
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इशारा करते हुए (एक चीज़)
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How much is it?
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(केक की तरफ इशारा) How much is it?
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It's ten pesos.
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इशारा करते हुए (ज़्यादा चीज़ें)
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How much are they?
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(दो शर्ट हाथ में लेकर) How much are they?
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They're thirty dollars each.
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औपचारिकता का स्तर
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)
कीमत पूछना: 'How Much?'
एक चीज़ (Singular)
- किताब How much is the book?
- कॉफी How much is a coffee?
- यह How much is it?
ज़्यादा चीज़ें (Plural)
- जूते How much are the shoes?
- टिकट How much are the tickets?
- वे How much are they?
सर्विस (Services)
- हेयरकट How much is a haircut?
- डिलीवरी How much is delivery?
'How Much?' बनाम 'How Many?'
सवाल बनाने का तरीका
क्या आप दाम जानना चाहते हैं?
क्या चीज़ एक है या अनगिनत (जैसे पानी)?
क्या चीज़ें एक से ज़्यादा हैं?
क्या आपको चीज़ का नाम पता है?
जहाँ आप 'How Much?' पूछेंगे
शॉपिंग
- • सुपरमार्केट
- • कपड़ों की दुकान
- • ऑनलाइन शॉप
खाना-पीना
- • कैफे
- • रेस्टोरेंट
- • फूड डिलीवरी
सर्विस
- • नाई
- • टैक्सी
- • कार वॉश
अनुभव
- • कॉन्सर्ट टिकट
- • म्यूज़ियम एंट्री
- • टूर
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
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.
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
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).
सामान्य गलतियाँ
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?
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
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?
हमेशा तमीज़ से बात शुरू करो!
Excuse me, how much is this, please?
much और many में कंफ्यूज न हों
How many apples? लेकिन How much is the apple?
बस इशारा करो और 'it' बोलो
How much is it?लोग समझ जाएंगे।
मोल-भाव करना है?
Is there any discount?
'It's' या 'They're' को ध्यान से सुनो
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.
उच्चारण
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.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of the 'M' in Much as 'Money'. Much = Money.
दृश्य संबंध
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.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Go to an online store (like Amazon) and find 3 items. Write down the question 'How much is...' for each one.
सांस्कृतिक नोट्स
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'.
बातचीत की शुरुआत
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?
डायरी विषय
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Test Yourself
How ___ is this book?
इनमें से सही वाक्य चुनें:
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /3
अभ्यास प्रश्न
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.
सही वाक्य चुनें:
सबसे विनम्र (polite) सवाल कौन सा है?
इंग्लिश में अनुवाद करें: 'टिकट कितने के हैं?'
इंग्लिश में अनुवाद करें: 'क्या आप मुझे बता सकते हैं कि इस होटल में एक रात का कितना खर्च है?'
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इस सर्विस का दाम पूछने के लिए वाक्य बनाएं:
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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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¿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.
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