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कितना दूर

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At the A1 level, you should learn 'कितना दूर' as a fixed phrase to ask for basic directions. Focus on simple sentences like 'School kitna dur hai?' (How far is the school?). You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet. Just remember that 'Kitna' means 'how much' and 'Dur' means 'far'. Use it when you are lost or planning a short walk. It's one of the most useful survival phrases for a beginner in India. You will mostly use it with the word 'hai' (is).
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At the A2 level, you can start adding a starting point to your questions using the word 'se' (from). For example, 'Yahan se bazar kitna dur hai?' (How far is the market from here?). You should also be able to understand simple answers like 'Do kilometer' (Two kilometers) or 'Bahut dur' (Very far). At this stage, you are moving beyond just asking 'how far' and starting to describe the relationship between two specific places.
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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'कितना दूर' in more varied contexts, such as asking about travel times or using it in subordinate clauses. You might say, 'Mujhe nahi pata ki mera hostel kitna dur hai' (I don't know how far my hostel is). You should also start noticing the difference between 'kitna dur' (how far) and 'kitni duri' (at what distance). You can use it to discuss travel plans and compare distances between different cities during a conversation.
At the B2 level, you can use 'कितना दूर' metaphorically. For instance, you might discuss how far a society is from achieving equality or how far a project is from completion. You will also use it with different tenses and moods, such as 'Kitna dur hona chahiye?' (How far should it be?). Your vocabulary should include synonyms like 'fasla' and you should be able to navigate the nuances of formal vs. informal distance inquiries in professional settings.
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At the C1 level, 'कितना दूर' becomes a tool for nuanced expression. You can use it in complex argumentative structures or literary analysis. You might analyze a poem where the 'distance' represents emotional longing. You are also expected to understand regional variations and how the phrase might be used in different Hindi dialects. Your usage should be flawless, including correct agreement in complex sentences where 'kitna' might modify other related nouns.
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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command over the phrase and its philosophical implications. You can use it to discuss abstract concepts in philosophy, physics, or high literature. You understand the historical etymology of both words and can use the phrase to create double meanings or puns. You can effortlessly switch between 'kitna dur', 'kitni duri', and 'fasla' to set exactly the right tone for any given audience, from a street vendor to a university professor.
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  • कितना दूर is the basic Hindi phrase for 'how far'.
  • It combines 'kitna' (how much) and 'dur' (far).
  • It is used for physical, temporal, and metaphorical distances.
  • Always use 'se' to specify the starting point of measurement.

The Hindi phrase कितना दूर (kitnā dūr) is a fundamental interrogative construct used primarily to inquire about physical distance. In its most literal sense, it translates to "how far" or "what distance." However, its utility in the Hindi language extends beyond simple geographic queries, often touching upon temporal duration in travel or the metaphorical distance between abstract concepts like goals or emotional states. For an English speaker, mastering this phrase is the first step toward navigating any Hindi-speaking environment, whether you are asking for directions to the Taj Mahal or inquiring about the proximity of the nearest metro station. The phrase is composed of two parts: kitnā, which means "how much" or "how many," and dūr, which means "far" or "distant." Together, they form a powerful tool for spatial orientation.

Grammatical Function
It acts as an interrogative adverbial phrase. While 'kitnā' can change based on the gender and number of a following noun (like 'kitnī dūrī'), the specific phrase 'kitnā dūr' is most commonly used as a fixed expression when asking 'how far' something is from the current location.

यहाँ से आपका घर कितना दूर है? (How far is your house from here?)

Beyond physical travel, you might hear this in a philosophical context. For instance, a mentor might ask a student how far they feel they are from achieving their dreams. In this context, the phrase bridges the gap between the tangible and the intangible. In the bustling streets of Delhi or Mumbai, you will hear this phrase constantly in conversations with rickshaw drivers, pedestrians, and shopkeepers. It is the quintessential phrase for anyone trying to find their way in the vast landscape of India.

मंज़िल अभी कितना दूर है? (How far is the destination still?)

Register and Tone
The phrase is neutral and can be used in formal settings (interviews, academic discussions about geography) and informal settings (talking to friends about a road trip).

बस स्टैंड यहाँ से कितना दूर होगा? (How far would the bus stand be from here?)

चाँद धरती से कितना दूर है? (How far is the moon from the earth?)

Common Variations
While 'kitnā dūr' is standard, you might also hear 'kitnī dūrī par' (at what distance), which is slightly more formal and specific.

अगला गाँव कितना दूर है? (How far is the next village?)

Using कितना दूर correctly requires an understanding of Hindi sentence structure, which typically follows a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) pattern. When asking a question about distance, the subject (the place or thing you are inquiring about) usually comes first, followed by the location from which you are measuring (often using the postposition 'se' meaning 'from'), then the phrase 'kitnā dūr', and finally the auxiliary verb 'hai' (is). This structure is remarkably consistent across various levels of formality. For example, to ask "How far is the hospital?", you would say "Aspatāl kitnā dūr hai?". If you want to specify from where, you say "Yahān se aspatāl kitnā dūr hai?" (How far is the hospital from here?).

The 'Se' Postposition
Always use 'se' after the starting point. Example: 'School se' (from school), 'Ghar se' (from home). This clarifies the reference point for the distance.

रेलवे स्टेशन यहाँ से कितना दूर है? (How far is the railway station from here?)

In more complex sentences, 'kitnā dūr' can be part of a subordinate clause. For instance, "Mujhe nahīn patā ki vah kitnā dūr hai" (I don't know how far that is). Notice how the phrase remains intact. Another interesting usage is when 'kitnā' agrees with a feminine noun like 'dūrī' (distance). While 'kitnā dūr' is an adverbial usage, 'kitnī dūrī' is a noun-based usage. For a B1 learner, sticking to 'kitnā dūr' is safer and more common in daily speech. It is also important to note that 'dūr' can be used as an adjective on its own to mean 'far away', but 'kitnā' is required to turn it into an inquiry about the specific extent of that farness.

क्या आप जानते हैं कि बाज़ार कितना दूर है? (Do you know how far the market is?)

Agreement Rules
'Kitnā' is masculine singular here because 'dūr' functions as an abstract adverbial concept. You don't usually say 'kitnī dūr' unless referring to a specific feminine noun like 'manzil' (destination) in some poetic contexts, but 'kitnā dūr' is the universal standard.

आपका ऑफिस आपके घर से कितना दूर है? (How far is your office from your house?)

वह शहर यहाँ से कितना दूर होगा? (How far would that city be from here?)

The phrase कितना दूर is omnipresent in the daily life of a Hindi speaker. One of the most common places you will hear it is in the context of transportation. Whether you are at a bus stop, a railway station, or hailing an auto-rickshaw, this phrase is the go-to inquiry. Drivers will often be asked this by passengers trying to gauge their arrival time. In a country where traffic can be unpredictable, knowing the physical distance helps in planning. You'll also hear it in social settings when people are discussing where they live. Indians are very communal, and knowing 'kitnā dūr' someone lives is a way of establishing how often they can meet or how much effort it takes to visit.

In Travel and Tourism
Tourists frequently use this to ask guides about monuments. "Taj Mahal gate se kitnā dūr hai?" (How far is the Taj Mahal from the gate?).

भैया, यहाँ से मेट्रो स्टेशन कितना दूर है? (Brother, how far is the metro station from here?)

In Bollywood movies and Hindi songs, this phrase takes on a more romantic or melancholic tone. It is often used to describe the distance between lovers or the distance to a metaphorical destination. Songs like "Kitnī dūr kitnē paas" (How far, how near) play with these concepts. In news reports, you might hear it during weather updates or disaster reporting to describe the proximity of a storm or the distance of a relief camp. It is a functional piece of vocabulary that transitions seamlessly from the mundane to the poetic. Even in sports, a commentator might ask how far the ball went after a massive six in cricket: "Gēnd kitnī dūr gayī?" (How far did the ball go?).

सफलता हमसे कितना दूर है? (How far is success from us?)

In Modern Tech
With the rise of GPS and Google Maps in India, you might hear people asking their phones or friends, "Google kya dikhā rahā hai, kitnā dūr hai?" (What is Google showing, how far is it?).

होटल समुद्र से कितना दूर है? (How far is the hotel from the sea?)

स्कूल यहाँ से कितना दूर है? (How far is the school from here?)

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when using कितना दूर is confusing the gender of 'kitnā'. In Hindi, 'kitnā' (masculine), 'kitnī' (feminine), and 'kitnē' (plural) must agree with the noun they modify. However, because 'dūr' is often used as an adverb of place, 'kitnā' remains masculine singular by default. Beginners often try to make it feminine ('kitnī dūr') because they are thinking of the feminine noun 'dūrī' (distance). While 'kitnī dūrī' is correct, 'kitnī dūr' is generally considered non-standard in simple questions. Stick to 'kitnā dūr' to sound more natural. Another mistake is the placement of the postposition 'se'. In English, we say "far from here," putting the 'from' before 'here'. In Hindi, it's "yahān se dūr," putting 'se' after 'yahān'.

Mistake: Word Order
Incorrect: Kitnā dūr hai aspatāl? (Though understandable, it's less natural). Correct: Aspatāl kitnā dūr hai? The subject should ideally come before the question phrase.

गलत: कितनी दूर है? सही: कितना दूर है? (Wrong: Kitnī dūr hai? Right: Kitnā dūr hai?)

Another common error is forgetting the auxiliary verb 'hai'. While in English you might say "How far?" as a fragment, in Hindi, it's much more common to include 'hai' or 'thā' (was) to complete the thought. Forgetting the 'se' when measuring from a point is also a frequent slip-up. For example, saying "Ghar kitnā dūr hai?" could mean "How far is the house?" but if you mean "How far from the house?", you must say "Ghar se kitnā dūr hai?". Lastly, avoid using 'kitnā dūr' when you actually mean 'how long' (time). Use 'kitnā samay' (how much time) or 'kitnī dēr' (how much delay/time) for temporal queries, although in India, people often answer distance questions with time units.

सावधान: कितना दूर दूरी के लिए है, समय के लिए नहीं। (Caution: 'Kitna dur' is for distance, not time.)

Agreement with Plurals
Even if you are asking about multiple places, 'kitnā dūr' stays singular because the concept of 'farness' is singular. Example: 'Ye dono shehar kitnā dūr hain?' (How far are these two cities?).

गलत: कितने दूर है? सही: कितना दूर है? (Wrong: Kitne dur hai? Right: Kitna dur hai?)

यहाँ से गाँव कितना दूर पड़ेगा? (How far will the village be from here?)

While कितना दूर is the most common way to ask about distance, Hindi offers several alternatives depending on the nuance you want to convey. If you want to be more formal or academic, you might use the word dūrī (distance). Instead of asking "How far is it?", you could ask "What is the distance?" (Dūrī kitnī hai?). Note that dūrī is feminine, so kitnā becomes kitnī. Another word often used in literary or slightly more formal contexts is fāslā (gap/distance). This word is of Urdu origin and is very common in poetry and soulful conversations. "Hamāre bīch kitnā fāslā hai?" (How much distance/gap is between us?).

Kitnā Dūr vs. Dūrī Kitnī
'Kitnā dūr' is adverbial (How far?). 'Dūrī kitnī' is nominal (How much is the distance?). Use 'kitnā dūr' for quick questions and 'dūrī' for more precise measurements.
Fāslā
Often used for metaphorical distances or the physical gap between two moving objects. It sounds more elegant than 'dūr'.

दो शहरों के बीच कितनी दूरी है? (What is the distance between the two cities?)

If you are asking about 'closeness' rather than 'farness', you would use kitnā paas (how near). Often, these two are used together in philosophical inquiries about life and relationships. Another related term is kāfī dūr (quite far). While not a question, it is a common answer to the question "Kitnā dūr hai?". Understanding these variations allows you to navigate different social registers. For example, in a technical report on infrastructure, you would exclusively use dūrī, whereas in a casual chat with a friend about a hike, kitnā dūr is perfect.

मंज़िल और कितना दूर है? (How much further is the destination?)

Antonyms
'Paas' (near), 'Nazdīk' (close). You can ask 'Kitnā paas hai?' if you think something is nearby.

क्या मंज़िल पास है या दूर? (Is the destination near or far?)

उनके बीच का फ़ासला कम हो गया। (The distance/gap between them decreased.)

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The root 'dur' is related to the English prefix 'tele-' (far) via Proto-Indo-European roots, making it a distant cousin of words like 'television' and 'telephone'.

発音ガイド

UK /kɪt̪.nɑː d̪uːr/
US /kɪt.nɑ dur/
The primary stress is on the first syllable of 'Kit-na' and the single syllable of 'Dur'.
韻が合う語
जितना दूर (Jitna dur) इतना दूर (Itna dur) उतना दूर (Utna dur) हज़ूर (Huzoor) मशहूर (Mashhoor) नूर (Noor) मजबूर (Majboor) चकनाचूर (Chaknachoor)
よくある間違い
  • Pronouncing 't' in 'kitna' as a retroflex (like English 't'). It should be dental.
  • Shortening the 'u' in 'dur', making it sound like 'durr' instead of 'doooor'.
  • Aspirating the 'k' too much.

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize the characters.

ライティング 3/5

Need to remember the 'i' matra in kitna and 'u' matra in dur.

スピーキング 2/5

Pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers.

リスニング 2/5

Clear and distinct sounds.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

कहाँ (Where) है (Is) कितना (How much) दूर (Far) से (From)

次に学ぶ

पास (Near) रास्ता (Way) जगह (Place) किलोमीटर (Kilometer) समय (Time)

上級

फासला (Distance) दूरी (Distance - noun) गंतव्य (Destination) नक्शा (Map) यात्रा (Journey)

知っておくべき文法

Interrogative Placement

The question phrase 'kitna dur' usually comes before the verb 'hai'.

Postposition 'Se'

Always place 'se' after the noun representing the starting point.

Gender Agreement of 'Kitna'

'Kitna' is masculine singular when followed by 'dur'.

Auxiliary Verb Use

Use 'hai' for present, 'tha' for past, and 'hoga' for future/estimation.

Subject-Object-Verb

Follow the SOV order: 'Station (S) yahan se (O) kitna dur (Adv) hai (V)?'

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घर कितना दूर है?

How far is the house?

Subject + Kitna dur + hai?

2

स्कूल कितना दूर है?

How far is the school?

Basic interrogative sentence.

3

बाज़ार कितना दूर है?

How far is the market?

Asking for a common location.

4

बस कितना दूर है?

How far is the bus?

Asking about a vehicle's location.

5

पानी कितना दूर है?

How far is the water?

Inquiring about a natural feature.

6

मंदिर कितना दूर है?

How far is the temple?

Common cultural inquiry.

7

दोस्त का घर कितना दूर है?

How far is the friend's house?

Using a possessive 'ka'.

8

शहर कितना दूर है?

How far is the city?

General distance query.

1

यहाँ से स्टेशन कितना दूर है?

How far is the station from here?

Introduction of 'se' (from).

2

आपके घर से पार्क कितना दूर है?

How far is the park from your house?

Asking for distance between two points.

3

दिल्ली से जयपुर कितना दूर है?

How far is Jaipur from Delhi?

Inter-city distance.

4

होटल यहाँ से कितना दूर होगा?

How far would the hotel be from here?

Use of 'hoga' for estimation.

5

नदी यहाँ से कितना दूर है?

How far is the river from here?

Standard A2 geography question.

6

अगला स्टॉप कितना दूर है?

How far is the next stop?

Asking about the 'next' point.

7

दुकान यहाँ से कितना दूर है?

How far is the shop from here?

Local navigation.

8

आपका ऑफिस कितना दूर है?

How far is your office?

Personal inquiry.

1

मुझे नहीं पता कि वह जगह कितना दूर है।

I don't know how far that place is.

Subordinate clause with 'ki'.

2

क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि मेट्रो स्टेशन कितना दूर है?

Can you tell me how far the metro station is?

Polite inquiry.

3

गाड़ी से जाने पर यह कितना दूर पड़ेगा?

How far will it be if we go by car?

Condition 'se jane par'.

4

पैदल चलने में यह कितना दूर लगेगा?

How far will it feel while walking?

Measuring distance in effort/time.

5

चाँद धरती से कितना दूर है, क्या आपको पता है?

Do you know how far the moon is from the earth?

Scientific fact inquiry.

6

गाँव शहर से कितना दूर स्थित है?

How far is the village located from the city?

Use of 'sthit' (located).

7

यह रास्ता कितना दूर जाता है?

How far does this path go?

Asking about the extent of a path.

8

आपका सपना आपसे कितना दूर है?

How far is your dream from you?

Metaphorical usage.

1

सफलता पाने के लिए हमें अभी और कितना दूर चलना होगा?

How much further do we have to walk to achieve success?

Future tense with 'hoga'.

2

वैज्ञानिक यह पता लगा रहे हैं कि वह तारा कितना दूर है।

Scientists are finding out how far that star is.

Reporting a scientific process.

3

भारत की सीमा यहाँ से कितना दूर है?

How far is the Indian border from here?

Political geography.

4

यह परियोजना अपने लक्ष्य से कितना दूर है?

How far is this project from its goal?

Abstract project management.

5

हमें यह देखना होगा कि मंज़िल अभी कितना दूर है।

We will have to see how far the destination still is.

Modal 'hoga'.

6

क्या आपको अंदाज़ा है कि वह टापू कितना दूर होगा?

Do you have an idea how far that island would be?

Asking for an 'andaza' (estimate).

7

रिश्तों में कितना दूर जाना सही है?

How far is it right to go in relationships?

Philosophical/Emotional distance.

8

यह सड़क कितनी दूर तक पक्की है?

How far is this road paved?

Asking about the extent of a quality.

1

इस तर्क से हम सत्य से कितना दूर चले जाते हैं?

How far do we stray from the truth with this logic?

Complex abstract inquiry.

2

कवि ने वर्णन किया है कि नायक अपनी नायिका से कितना दूर है।

The poet has described how far the hero is from his heroine.

Literary analysis.

3

आर्थिक समानता का लक्ष्य अभी भी हमसे कितना दूर है?

How far is the goal of economic equality still from us?

Socio-economic discussion.

4

ब्रह्मांड की सीमाएँ हमसे कितना दूर हो सकती हैं?

How far could the boundaries of the universe be from us?

Speculative scientific inquiry.

5

अतीत की यादें वर्तमान से कितना दूर लगती हैं?

How far do memories of the past feel from the present?

Temporal-emotional distance.

6

वह अपने सिद्धांतों से कितना दूर गिर चुका है?

How far has he fallen from his principles?

Moral judgment.

7

तकनीकी विकास हमें प्रकृति से कितना दूर ले आया है?

How far has technological development brought us from nature?

Critical analysis.

8

यह विचार वास्तविकता से कितना दूर है, इस पर चर्चा करें।

Discuss how far this idea is from reality.

Imperative for discussion.

1

मानवीय चेतना की गहराइयाँ हमारी समझ से कितना दूर हैं, यह कहना कठिन है।

It is difficult to say how far the depths of human consciousness are from our understanding.

Highly formal academic Hindi.

2

शून्य से अनंत तक का सफर कितना दूर है, यह गणितीय विडंबना है।

How far the journey from zero to infinity is, is a mathematical irony.

Philosophical-mathematical paradox.

3

इतिहास के पन्नों में वह सभ्यता हमसे कितना दूर खो गई है?

How far has that civilization been lost from us in the pages of history?

Poetic historical inquiry.

4

आत्मा और परमात्मा के बीच का फासला कितना दूर है, यह संतों का विषय है।

How far the distance between the soul and the divine is, is a subject for saints.

Spiritual discourse.

5

न्याय की डगर आम आदमी के लिए कितनी दूर और कठिन है?

How far and difficult is the path of justice for the common man?

Political critique.

6

शब्दों की शक्ति मौन से कितना दूर ले जाती है?

How far does the power of words take one away from silence?

Linguistic philosophy.

7

यह अन्वेषण हमें सत्य के कितना दूर या करीब लाएगा?

How far or close will this exploration bring us to the truth?

Scientific inquiry with dualities.

8

अस्तित्ववाद के अनुसार, मनुष्य स्वयं से कितना दूर है?

According to existentialism, how far is man from himself?

Philosophical inquiry.

類義語

कितनी दूरी फ़ासला कितने किलोमीटर कितनी दूर कहाँ तक कितना अंतर कितनी राह कितना फासला

反対語

कितना पास कितना नज़दीक बिल्कुल यहीं समीप

よく使う組み合わせ

यहाँ से कितना दूर
वहाँ से कितना दूर
अभी और कितना दूर
कितना दूर स्थित
कितना दूर होगा
कितना दूर जाना
कितना दूर रह गया
कितना दूर निकल आना
कितना दूर तक
कितना दूर है भाई

よく使うフレーズ

कितना दूर है?

— The simplest way to ask 'How far is it?'.

बस स्टैंड कितना दूर है?

कितना दूर पड़ेगा?

— Asking for an estimate of distance or effort.

यहाँ से मनाली कितना दूर पड़ेगा?

कितना दूर जाना पड़ेगा?

— Asking how much effort/travel is required.

इंटरव्यू के लिए कितना दूर जाना पड़ेगा?

कितना दूर है घर?

— Commonly used when visiting someone.

तुम्हारा नया घर कितना दूर है?

कितना दूर है मंज़िल?

— A poetic way to ask how much is left to achieve a goal.

मेहनत करो, मंज़िल अब कितना दूर है?

कितना दूर तक दिखेगा?

— Asking about visibility or range.

दूरबीन से कितना दूर तक दिखेगा?

कितना दूर है स्कूल?

— Standard question for parents/students.

बच्चे का स्कूल कितना दूर है?

कितना दूर है सच?

— A philosophical inquiry into truth.

तुम्हारी बातों से सच कितना दूर है?

कितना दूर है किनारा?

— Often used by sailors or metaphorically in life.

मझधार में नाव है, किनारा कितना दूर है?

कितना दूर है स्टेशन?

— The most common travel query.

ऑटो वाले भैया, स्टेशन कितना दूर है?

よく混同される語

कितना दूर vs कितनी देर

Means 'how long' (time), whereas 'kitna dur' is 'how far' (distance).

कितना दूर vs कितना बड़ा

Means 'how big' (size), sometimes confused by beginners.

कितना दूर vs कहाँ

Means 'where', asking for location rather than distance.

慣用句と表現

"दिल्ली अभी दूर है"

— Success is still far away; a lot of work remains.

काम शुरू किया है, पर दिल्ली अभी दूर है।

Common
"कोसों दूर होना"

— To be miles away, usually from the truth or a goal.

वह ईमानदारी से कोसों दूर है।

Metaphorical
"नज़र से दूर"

— Out of sight.

वह अब मेरी नज़र से दूर है।

Neutral
"दूर की कौड़ी लाना"

— To make a far-fetched or very clever point.

तुम तो हमेशा दूर की कौड़ी लाते हो।

Informal
"दूर के ढोल सुहावने"

— Distant drums sound pleasant (The grass is greener on the other side).

विदेश जाना अच्छा लगता है, पर दूर के ढोल सुहावने होते हैं।

Proverb
"दूर-दूर तक न होना"

— To not be anywhere in sight or consideration.

उसका इस मामले से दूर-दूर तक कोई लेना-देना नहीं है।

Common
"दूर की सोचना"

— To be far-sighted or think about the long-term future.

कामयाब लोग हमेशा दूर की सोचते हैं।

Positive
"आँख से ओझल, पहाड़ दूर"

— Out of sight, out of mind (variant).

जब वह चला गया, तो आँख से ओझल पहाड़ दूर हो गया।

Old-fashioned
"दूर-दूर तक सन्नाटा"

— Silence for a vast distance.

रात में यहाँ दूर-दूर तक सन्नाटा रहता है।

Descriptive
"फासला बना लेना"

— To create distance in a relationship.

उसने अपने पुराने दोस्तों से फासला बना लिया।

Social

間違えやすい

कितना दूर vs दूरी

Both relate to distance.

'Dur' is an adverb/adjective (far), 'Duri' is a noun (distance).

Kitna dur hai? vs Duri kitni hai?

कितना दूर vs देर

Sounds similar in some accents.

'Dur' is space, 'Der' is time.

Kitna dur (How far) vs Kitni der (How long).

कितना दूर vs पास

Opposite meaning.

'Dur' is far, 'Paas' is near.

Dur hai? vs Paas hai?

कितना दूर vs जल्द

Relates to arrival.

'Dur' is distance, 'Jald' is speed/time.

Kitna dur hai? vs Kitni jald?

कितना दूर vs रास्ता

Both used in travel.

'Dur' is the measure, 'Rasta' is the path.

Rasta kitna dur hai?

文型パターン

A1

[Place] kitna dur hai?

Ghar kitna dur hai?

A2

Yahan se [Place] kitna dur hai?

Yahan se school kitna dur hai?

B1

[Place A] se [Place B] kitna dur hai?

Delhi se Noida kitna dur hai?

B1

Kya aapko pata hai ki [Place] kitna dur hai?

Kya aapko pata hai ki station kitna dur hai?

B2

[Place] kitna dur hoga?

Hotal kitna dur hoga?

C1

[Abstract Concept] [Person] se kitna dur hai?

Saty humse kitna dur hai?

C2

[Philosophical Subject] kitna dur hai, yeh ek prashn hai.

Moksh kitna dur hai, yeh ek prashn hai.

B2

Aur kitna dur [Verb] padega?

Aur kitna dur chalna padega?

語族

名詞

दूरी (Duri - Distance)
दूरबीन (Durbin - Telescope/Binoculars)
दूरदर्शिता (Durdarshita - Farsightedness)

動詞

दूर करना (Dur karna - To remove/put away)
दूर होना (Dur hona - To be distant/go away)

形容詞

दूरस्थ (Durasth - Remote)
दूरगामी (Durgami - Far-reaching)
दूर (Dur - Far)

関連

पास (Paas - Near)
नज़दीक (Nazdik - Close)
फासला (Fasla - Gap)
रास्ता (Rasta - Path)
किलोमीटर (Kilometer)
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使い方

frequency

Extremely frequent in travel and daily navigation.

よくある間違い
  • Using 'kitni dur' instead of 'kitna dur'. → कितना दूर

    'Kitna' should agree with the adverbial sense which is masculine singular.

  • Saying 'kitna dur' for time. → कितनी देर

    Distance is 'dur', time is 'der'.

  • Putting 'se' before the noun. → स्टेशन से (Station se)

    Hindi uses postpositions, not prepositions.

  • Forgetting the verb 'hai'. → कितना दूर है?

    A complete question needs the auxiliary verb.

  • Confusing 'dur' with 'dar' (door). → दूर

    'Dur' means far, 'dar' means door/fear in different contexts.

ヒント

Agreement

Always keep 'kitna' masculine unless you specifically use the noun 'duri'.

Travel

When in an auto, ask 'Bhaiya, aur kitna dur hai?' to check progress.

Estimation

Be prepared for answers in time (e.g., '10 minutes') instead of distance.

Dental T

Make sure the 't' in 'kitna' is soft, with your tongue against your teeth.

Synonyms

Learn 'fasla' for a more poetic or Urdu-influenced touch.

Context

If someone says 'dur hai', they mean it's far. If they say 'kitna dur?', they are asking you.

Matras

Double check the 'u' matra in 'dur' – it's the long one.

Politeness

Use 'kripya' (please) in formal settings before asking the distance.

Association

Link 'dur' with 'door' – how far is the door?

Logic

Remember: Kitna (How much) + Dur (Far) = How far.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'KIT' (a travel kit) and 'NA' (no). You have 'No Kit' because the destination is 'DUR' (sounds like 'Door'). How far is the door? Kitna dur!

視覚的連想

Imagine a person standing at a crossroads holding a giant ruler, looking at a distant mountain with a question mark over it.

Word Web

Distance Travel Map Kilometer Far Near Journey Destination

チャレンジ

Try asking five different people today 'Kitna dur hai?' for five different objects in your room.

語源

The word 'kitna' comes from the Sanskrit 'kati' (how many) combined with 'na'. 'Dur' comes from the Sanskrit 'dura' (distant).

元の意味： The original meaning was literally 'how much distance' or 'to what extent far'.

Indo-Aryan family, derived from Sanskrit through Prakrit and Apabhramsha.

文化的な背景

Be polite when asking. Adding 'Bhaiya' (Brother) or 'Uncle' before asking 'Kitna dur hai' is culturally appropriate.

English speakers often expect a precise number. In Hindi, 'kitna dur' might result in a vague 'bas thoda hi' (just a little).

The movie 'Kitna Door Kitna Paas' (2002) The song 'Kitni Dooriyan' from 'Wake Up Sid' The proverb 'Dilli abhi dur hai'

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実際の使用場面

Travel

  • स्टेशन कितना दूर है?
  • हवाई अड्डा यहाँ से कितना दूर है?
  • बस स्टैंड कितना दूर पड़ेगा?
  • अगला शहर कितना दूर है?

Shopping

  • बाज़ार कितना दूर है?
  • मॉल यहाँ से कितना दूर है?
  • दुकान कितनी दूर है?
  • सब्जी मंडी कितनी दूर है?

Education

  • स्कूल कितना दूर है?
  • कॉलेज यहाँ से कितना दूर है?
  • लाइब्रेरी कितनी दूर है?
  • यूनिवर्सिटी कितनी दूर है?

Health

  • अस्पताल कितना दूर है?
  • दवा की दुकान कितनी दूर है?
  • क्लीनिक यहाँ से कितना दूर है?
  • डॉक्टर का घर कितना दूर है?

Social

  • तुम्हारा घर कितना दूर है?
  • पार्टी कितनी दूर है?
  • होटल कितना दूर है?
  • शादी का हॉल कितना दूर है?

会話のきっかけ

"क्या आप जानते हैं कि यहाँ से सबसे पास का मेट्रो स्टेशन कितना दूर है?"

"माफ़ कीजिये, क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि ताजमहल यहाँ से कितना दूर है?"

"मुझे पैदल जाना है, क्या बाज़ार यहाँ से बहुत दूर है?"

"आपके हिसाब से रेलवे स्टेशन यहाँ से कितना दूर होगा?"

"क्या आपको पता है कि अगला पेट्रोल पंप कितना दूर है?"

日記のテーマ

आज मैंने कितनी दूर यात्रा की और मुझे कैसा लगा?

मेरे घर से मेरा पसंदीदा स्थान कितना दूर है और मैं वहां कैसे जाता हूँ?

सफलता मेरे लिए कितनी दूर है और मैं वहां तक पहुँचने के लिए क्या कर रहा हूँ?

क्या भौतिक दूरी रिश्तों में मायने रखती है? 'कितना दूर' होना क्या बदलता है?

बचपन में मेरा स्कूल कितना दूर था और अब मेरा ऑफिस कितना दूर है?

よくある質問

10 問

No, 'kitna dur' is strictly for distance. For time, use 'kitni der' or 'kitna samay'.

It is less common than 'kitna dur'. 'Kitna' usually stays masculine in this adverbial phrase.

Say 'Aur kitna dur?' (And how much far?).

It is neutral. It can be used with anyone, from a friend to a boss.

Only if you want to specify the starting point. 'Kitna dur hai?' is enough if the context is clear.

'Dur' is an adjective (far), 'duri' is a noun (distance). Use 'kitna dur' and 'kitni duri'.

Yes, it can describe emotional distance metaphorically.

You can say 'Do kilometer' or 'Bahut dur' or 'Paas hi hai'.

Yes, in words like 'durbhash' (telephone) and 'durdarshan' (TV).

For distance, 'kitna' is the standard singular masculine form used.

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Write 'How far is the school?' in Hindi.

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Translate: 'How far is the station from here?'

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Write a sentence using 'kitna dur' metaphorically.

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Translate: 'I don't know how far the market is.'

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Ask a driver how much further the hotel is.

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Pronounce: कितना दूर है?

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Ask someone for the distance to the nearest park.

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Listen to 'Yahān se kitnā dūr hai?' and identify the meaning.

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Translate: 'How far is the hospital from the airport?'

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Ask: 'How far is your village?'

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Translate: 'How far is the next metro station?'

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Ask: 'How far is the water?'

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Translate: 'How far is the park?'

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Ask: 'Is it far?'

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Translate: 'Is the station far?'

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Ask: 'How far is the airport?'

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Ask: 'How far is the river?'

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Translate: 'How far is your school?'

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Ask: 'How far?'

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Ask: 'How far is the shop?'

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Translate: 'Is it far?'

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Ask: 'How far is the hospital?'

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Ask: 'How far is the temple?'

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Ask: 'How far is the park?'

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Ask: 'Is Delhi far?'

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Ask: 'How far is the mall?'

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Say: 'Kitna dur?'

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