यात्रा खर्च
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- Yatra Kharch means travel expenses, encompassing all costs from tickets to food during a trip.
- It is a masculine compound noun used frequently in business and personal budgeting contexts.
- Commonly confused with 'Kiraya' (fare), but 'Yatra Kharch' is the broader, total cost of travel.
- Essential for B1 learners for handling reimbursements, planning trips, and discussing financial budgets in Hindi.
The Hindi compound noun यात्रा खर्च (yātrā kharc) is a fundamental term for anyone navigating the worlds of business, tourism, or personal finance in India. It is composed of two distinct parts: 'Yatra', which translates to 'journey' or 'travel', and 'Kharch', which means 'expense' or 'expenditure'. When combined, they refer to the total monetary cost associated with moving from one location to another. This isn't just limited to the price of a ticket; it encompasses a broad spectrum of costs including fuel, tolls, meals during the journey, and incidental tips. In a professional context, you will frequently encounter this term during reimbursement processes where an employee submits a 'Yatra Kharch Vivaran' (Travel Expense Report) to their accounting department. Understanding this term is crucial because travel is an integral part of Indian life, whether for visiting family during festivals or for corporate meetings in tech hubs like Bangalore or Mumbai.
- Literal Meaning
- Travel (Yatra) + Expense (Kharch). It refers to the financial outflow required to facilitate a trip.
- Business Application
- Used in balance sheets and reimbursement forms to categorize money spent on official tours.
- Daily Life Usage
- Commonly used when planning family vacations or calculating the cost of a daily commute if it involves long distances.
When you use यात्रा खर्च, you are speaking about the budget. It is a masculine noun phrase, and its usage remains consistent across most Hindi dialects, though the word 'Kharch' itself comes from Persian roots, making it very common in both Hindi and Urdu (Hindustani). In modern urban India, while people might use the English word 'expenses', in formal documentation and formal spoken Hindi, 'Yatra Kharch' remains the standard. It implies a sense of accountability. For instance, if a child asks for money for a school trip, the parent might ask, "Tumhara kul yatra kharch kitna hoga?" (How much will your total travel expense be?).
कंपनी मेरा सारा यात्रा खर्च उठाएगी। (The company will bear all my travel expenses.)
The term also carries a specific weight in the context of Indian pilgrimages. Since 'Yatra' often refers to a spiritual journey, calculating the 'Yatra Kharch' for a trip to Varanasi or Char Dham is a significant part of household planning for many Indian families. It represents more than just a transaction; it represents the logistical feasibility of a life event. Furthermore, in the digital age, travel apps and expense trackers in India use this term in their Hindi localized interfaces to help users categorize their spending. It is a bridge between traditional Sanskrit-derived vocabulary (Yatra) and the common administrative vocabulary (Kharch).
महंगाई के कारण यात्रा खर्च बढ़ गया है। (Travel expenses have increased due to inflation.)
Using यात्रा खर्च correctly requires an understanding of how compound nouns function as the subject or object of a sentence. Since 'Kharch' is the head of the phrase and is a masculine noun, any adjectives or verbs associated with it must agree with its masculine gender. For example, you would say 'Zyada kharch' (more expense) rather than 'Zyada kharchi'. In a sentence like "Yatra kharch badh raha hai" (Travel expense is increasing), the verb 'badh raha hai' is in the masculine singular form.
- As a Direct Object
- Example: "Humne yatra kharch kam karne ki koshish ki." (We tried to reduce the travel expense.) Here, the focus is on the action performed on the expense itself.
- In Question Forms
- Example: "Aapka yatra kharch kitna tha?" (How much was your travel expense?) Note the use of 'kitna' (masculine) to match 'kharch'.
In formal writing, such as a business proposal, the term is often paired with verbs like 'vahan karna' (to bear/sustain) or 'pratipurti' (reimbursement). For instance: "Karmachari ko yatra kharch ki pratipurti di jayegi" (The employee will be given travel expense reimbursement). This demonstrates the word's versatility in high-register Hindi. Conversely, in a casual setting, you might hear someone say, "Bhai, is baar yatra kharch bahut ho gaya!" (Brother, the travel expense was too much this time!). This flexibility makes it a vital part of your B1 vocabulary.
क्या आप मुझे अपने यात्रा खर्च की रसीदें दिखा सकते हैं? (Can you show me the receipts for your travel expenses?)
It's also important to note the pluralization. While 'kharch' is often used as a collective noun in the singular to represent the total cost, 'kharchon' (oblique plural) is used when referring to various types of expenses or when preceded by a postposition. Example: "Yatra ke kharchon par dhyan dein" (Pay attention to the travel expenses). This nuance allows for more precise communication when discussing budgets that have multiple line items like airfare, taxi, and food.
हमने यात्रा खर्च बचाने के लिए बस से जाने का फैसला किया। (We decided to go by bus to save on travel expenses.)
You will encounter यात्रा खर्च in several distinct environments across India. The most common is the corporate workplace. In India, many employees are entitled to 'LTA' (Leave Travel Allowance) or simple reimbursements for business trips. During the 'Audit season' or when filing taxes, this term is ubiquitous. HR managers and accountants will ask for 'Yatra Kharch ke bills'. If you are working in an office in Delhi or Mumbai, knowing this word will help you navigate the bureaucracy of claiming your money back after a client visit.
- At the Airport or Railway Station
- While passengers usually talk about 'tickets', travel agents and logistics managers use 'Yatra Kharch' to describe the overheads of running a travel business or group tour.
- In News and Media
- News reports often scrutinize the 'Yatra Kharch' of government officials or politicians during foreign visits, debating whether the expenditure was justified.
Another significant area is the tourism industry. When you book a package tour to Rajasthan or Kerala, the itinerary might include a section titled 'Yatra Kharch mein kya shamil hai?' (What is included in the travel expenses?). This helps clarify if local sightseeing, airport transfers, and guide fees are covered. In a country where price sensitivity is high, 'Yatra Kharch' is a key metric for consumers. You'll hear families debating it at the dinner table when planning for the summer holidays, comparing the costs of taking the Rajdhani Express versus a low-cost carrier like IndiGo.
सरकार ने मंत्रियों के यात्रा खर्च पर नई सीमा लगा दी है। (The government has set a new limit on the travel expenses of ministers.)
Furthermore, social media influencers in the 'budget travel' niche in India frequently use this term. Their videos often have titles like "Kam se kam yatra kharch mein Manali kaise ghoomein?" (How to tour Manali with minimum travel expenses?). This has brought the term into the vocabulary of the younger, tech-savvy generation who are increasingly looking for 'paisa vasool' (value for money) travel experiences. Whether it's a formal board meeting or a casual YouTube vlog, the term remains a staple of Hindi communication regarding mobility and money.
इस साल मेरा यात्रा खर्च मेरे बजट से बाहर चला गया। (This year my travel expenses went beyond my budget.)
One of the most frequent errors learners make is confusing यात्रा खर्च with 'किराया' (kirāyā). While 'Kiraya' specifically refers to the fare—the amount you pay to a taxi driver, a bus conductor, or an airline—'Yatra Kharch' is the umbrella term for all costs. If you say "Mera yatra kharch 500 rupaye hai" when you only mean the bus ticket, a native speaker might think you are including your snacks and water too. Use 'Kiraya' for the ticket, and 'Yatra Kharch' for the total budget.
- Gender Disagreement
- Mistake: "Yatra kharch kitni hai?" (Using feminine 'kitni'). Correct: "Yatra kharch kitna hai?" (Using masculine 'kitna'). 'Kharch' is always masculine.
- Overusing 'Kharch' for 'Price'
- Mistake: "Is ticket ka kharch kya hai?" Better: "Is ticket ki keemat/daam kya hai?" While 'kharch' isn't entirely wrong, 'keemat' (price) is more natural for a specific item's cost.
Another common pitfall is the placement of the word in compound sentences. Learners often try to translate directly from English: "Travel of expenses" becomes "Yatra ka kharch". While grammatically correct, it sounds slightly clunky compared to the compound "Yatra kharch". Native speakers prefer the compound form in 90% of business and formal contexts. Additionally, ensure you don't confuse it with 'Kharach', which is a colloquial mispronunciation sometimes heard in rural areas; the standard pronunciation is 'Kharch' with a sharp 'ch' sound at the end.
गलत: मेरी यात्रा खर्च बहुत थी। (Wrong: My travel expense was [feminine] very much.)
सही: मेरा यात्रा खर्च बहुत था। (Correct: My travel expense was [masculine] very much.)
Finally, avoid using 'Yatra Kharch' when you mean 'time spent'. In English, we sometimes say "traveling costs me three hours". In Hindi, you cannot use 'kharch' for time in this way. You must use 'samay lagna' (time to be taken). If you say "Yatra mein teen ghante ka kharch hua", it sounds like you spent three hours' worth of money, which is nonsensical. Use 'kharch' strictly for financial expenditure to avoid confusing your listeners.
ध्यान दें: 'किराया' केवल टिकट के लिए होता है, जबकि 'यात्रा खर्च' में सब कुछ शामिल है। (Note: 'Fare' is only for the ticket, while 'travel expenses' includes everything.)
Hindi is rich with synonyms that vary based on the level of formality and the specific context of the journey. While यात्रा खर्च is the standard B1 level term, knowing its alternatives will help you sound more like a native speaker and understand different registers of the language. For example, in very formal or literary Hindi, you might hear the term 'यात्रा व्यय' (yātrā vyay). 'Vyay' is a Sanskrit-derived word for expenditure and is used in government documents or academic papers.
- Yatra Vyay (यात्रा व्यय)
- The most formal version. Used in accounting, legal documents, and high-level corporate reporting. It sounds very professional.
- Safar ka Kharcha (सफ़र का खर्चा)
- More colloquial and common in everyday conversation. 'Safar' is the Urdu/Arabic word for journey, and 'Kharcha' is the informal version of 'Kharch'.
- Bhada (भाड़ा)
- Specifically used for freight, cargo, or the fare of a hired vehicle like a truck or an auto-rickshaw. It doesn't cover meals or other expenses.
If you are talking about the 'cost' in a more abstract sense, such as the cost of a project including travel, you might use 'लागत' (lāgat). However, 'Lagat' usually refers to the cost of production or investment. For a traveler, 'Yatra Kharch' remains the most accurate term. In the context of a budget, you could also use 'बजट' (budget) itself, as it is a widely accepted loanword in Hindi. For example, "Mera yatra budget kam hai" (My travel budget is low).
औपचारिक: यात्रा व्यय का विवरण दें। (Formal: Provide the details of travel expenditure.)
अनौपचारिक: सफर का खर्चा कितना हुआ? (Informal: How much was the trip's expense?)
Understanding the difference between 'Kharch' and 'Kharcha' is also useful. 'Kharch' is often used in compound nouns (Yatra Kharch, Jeb Kharch), whereas 'Kharcha' is often used as a standalone noun in sentences like "Bahut kharcha ho gaya" (A lot of expense happened). In professional settings, stick to 'Kharch' for a more polished impression. By mastering these synonyms, you can navigate from a local market in Old Delhi to a corporate boardroom in Gurgaon with ease.
क्या आप यात्रा लागत का अनुमान लगा सकते हैं? (Can you estimate the travel cost?)
How Formal Is It?
豆知識
In ancient times, 'Yatra' specifically meant a journey to a holy place. Today, it is used for everything from a business trip to a political rally (like 'Bharat Jodo Yatra').
発音ガイド
- Pronouncing 'Kharch' as 'Khar-ach' (adding an extra vowel).
- Pronouncing 'Yatra' as 'Yat-ra' with a short English 'a'.
- Softening the aspirated 'Kh' into a 'K' sound.
- Making the 'ch' sound too soft like 'sh'.
- Forgetting that 'Kharch' is a single syllable.
難易度
Easy to recognize as it consists of two common words.
Requires correct spelling of the conjunct 'rch' in Kharch.
Pronunciation is straightforward but requires correct aspiration of 'Kh'.
Easily identifiable in the context of travel discussions.
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Masculine Noun Agreement
Mera (not meri) yatra kharch.
Compound Noun Formation
Yatra + Kharch = Yatra Kharch (no 'ka' needed).
Oblique Case with Postpositions
Yatra kharch *mein* (no change to singular noun).
Pluralization of Consonant-Ending Masculine Nouns
Kharch -> Kharchon (in oblique plural).
Verb Agreement
Kharch badh gaya (not gayi).
レベル別の例文
मेरा यात्रा खर्च कम है।
My travel expense is low.
Uses 'mera' (masculine) to match 'kharch'.
यात्रा खर्च कितना है?
How much is the travel expense?
Interrogative 'kitna' matches masculine 'kharch'.
यह यात्रा खर्च है।
This is the travel expense.
Simple demonstrative sentence.
आपका यात्रा खर्च बहुत है।
Your travel expense is a lot.
'Bahut' acts as an intensifier.
टिकट और यात्रा खर्च।
Ticket and travel expense.
Basic noun phrase conjunction.
क्या यह यात्रा खर्च है?
Is this travel expense?
Simple yes/no question structure.
मेरा यात्रा खर्च १००० रुपये है।
My travel expense is 1000 rupees.
Stating a specific value.
बस का यात्रा खर्च।
Travel expense of the bus.
Possessive 'ka' matches masculine 'kharch'.
मुझे अपना यात्रा खर्च कम करना है।
I have to reduce my travel expense.
Infinitive 'karna' used with 'hai' to show necessity.
क्या आप यात्रा खर्च दे सकते हैं?
Can you give the travel expense?
Use of 'sakte hain' for ability/permission.
दिल्ली का यात्रा खर्च ज्यादा नहीं है।
The travel expense for Delhi is not much.
Negative sentence with 'nahi'.
हम यात्रा खर्च बचाना चाहते हैं।
We want to save travel expenses.
Verb 'chahna' (to want) used with infinitive 'bachana'.
उसने सारा यात्रा खर्च खुद दिया।
He paid all the travel expenses himself.
Past tense 'diya' with 'ne' ergative construction.
यात्रा खर्च में खाना भी शामिल है।
Food is also included in travel expenses.
Postposition 'mein' indicating inclusion.
कल का यात्रा खर्च कितना था?
How much was yesterday's travel expense?
Past tense 'tha' matching masculine 'kharch'.
इस ट्रिप का यात्रा खर्च बहुत कम था।
The travel expense for this trip was very low.
Adjective 'kam' modifying 'kharch'.
कंपनी ने मेरा यात्रा खर्च वापस कर दिया।
The company returned my travel expenses.
Compound verb 'vapas kar dena' (to return).
यात्रा खर्च की रसीदें संभाल कर रखें।
Keep the receipts of travel expenses carefully.
Imperative 'rakhein' (polite).
आपका कुल यात्रा खर्च बजट के अंदर होना चाहिए।
Your total travel expense should be within the budget.
Use of 'hona chahiye' for obligation/expectation.
हवाई जहाज से यात्रा खर्च बढ़ जाता है।
Travel expense increases by airplane.
Intransitive verb 'badh jana' (to increase).
क्या आप यात्रा खर्च का विवरण दे सकते हैं?
Can you provide the details of the travel expenses?
Noun 'vivaran' meaning 'details' or 'description'.
हमने यात्रा खर्च बांटने का फैसला किया।
We decided to share the travel expenses.
Infinitive 'baantna' (to share/divide).
यात्रा खर्च के बारे में चिंता न करें।
Do not worry about the travel expenses.
Postpositional phrase 'ke baare mein' (about).
सरकारी काम के लिए यात्रा खर्च मिलता है।
Travel expense is provided for government work.
Passive-like construction with 'milta hai'.
बढ़ते ईंधन के दामों ने यात्रा खर्च को प्रभावित किया है।
Rising fuel prices have affected travel expenses.
Present perfect tense with 'ne' and 'ko'.
हमें यात्रा खर्च को कम करने के लिए नए तरीके खोजने होंगे।
We will have to find new ways to reduce travel expenses.
Future obligation 'kh खोजने होंगे'.
यात्रा खर्च का सही अनुमान लगाना मुश्किल है।
It is difficult to estimate travel expenses correctly.
Gerundial use of 'lagana' as a subject.
इस परियोजना में यात्रा खर्च एक बड़ा हिस्सा है।
Travel expense is a large part of this project.
Noun 'hissa' meaning 'part' or 'portion'.
यात्रा खर्च के अलावा और कोई खर्च नहीं है।
There are no other expenses besides travel expenses.
Phrase 'ke alava' meaning 'besides' or 'apart from'.
विदेशी दौरों पर यात्रा खर्च काफी अधिक होता है।
Travel expenses on foreign tours are quite high.
Adverb 'kafi' used as a modifier.
यात्रा खर्च की प्रतिपूर्ति अगले महीने की जाएगी।
Reimbursement of travel expenses will be done next month.
Passive voice 'ki jayegi'.
अगर हम ट्रेन से जाएं, तो यात्रा खर्च बच सकता है।
If we go by train, travel expenses can be saved.
Conditional 'agar... toh' structure.
संस्थान ने यात्रा खर्च की सीमा निर्धारित कर दी है।
The institution has fixed a limit on travel expenses.
Compound verb 'nirdharit kar dena' (to fix/determine).
यात्रा खर्च में अनियमितताओं के कारण जांच शुरू हुई।
An investigation started due to irregularities in travel expenses.
Abstract noun 'aniyamitataon' (irregularities).
मुद्रास्फीति के कारण औसत यात्रा खर्च में २०% की वृद्धि हुई है।
Due to inflation, the average travel expense has increased by 20%.
Technical term 'mudrasphiti' (inflation).
यात्रा खर्च का बोझ अंततः ग्राहकों पर पड़ता है।
The burden of travel expenses ultimately falls on the customers.
Metaphorical use of 'bojh' (burden).
कंपनी की नीति यात्रा खर्च के मामले में बहुत सख्त है।
The company's policy is very strict regarding travel expenses.
Phrase 'ke maamle mein' (in the matter of).
यात्रा खर्च को कम करने के लिए वीडियो कॉन्फ्रेंसिंग एक अच्छा विकल्प है।
Video conferencing is a good alternative to reduce travel expenses.
Noun 'vikalp' meaning 'alternative' or 'option'.
उन्होंने यात्रा खर्च के बिलों में हेर-फेर करने की कोशिश की।
They tried to manipulate the travel expense bills.
Idiomatic 'her-fer karna' (to manipulate/tamper).
यात्रा खर्च की पारदर्शिता सुनिश्चित करना आवश्यक है।
It is necessary to ensure the transparency of travel expenses.
Formal noun 'pardarshita' (transparency).
वैश्विक आर्थिक मंदी का सीधा असर कॉर्पोरेट यात्रा खर्च पर पड़ा है।
The global economic recession has had a direct impact on corporate travel expenses.
Complex noun phrase 'vaishvik aarthik mandi'.
यात्रा खर्च की मद में आवंटित धन का पूर्ण उपयोग नहीं हो पाया।
The funds allocated under the head of travel expenses could not be fully utilized.
Administrative term 'mad' (head of account).
पर्यावरण के अनुकूल विकल्पों को अपनाने से यात्रा खर्च में दीर्घकालिक बचत संभव है।
Adopting eco-friendly options makes long-term savings in travel expenses possible.
Adjective 'deerghkalik' (long-term).
यात्रा खर्च के ऑडिट के दौरान कई चौंकाने वाले तथ्य सामने आए।
During the audit of travel expenses, many shocking facts came to light.
Participle 'chaukane wale' (shocking).
क्या यात्रा खर्च को केवल मौद्रिक दृष्टि से देखना उचित है?
Is it appropriate to view travel expenses only from a monetary perspective?
Philosophical/Rhetorical question.
प्रौद्योगिकी ने यात्रा खर्च के प्रबंधन को सरल और सुव्यवस्थित बना दिया है।
Technology has made the management of travel expenses simple and streamlined.
Sanskritized adjective 'suvyavasthit' (streamlined).
यात्रा खर्च की अधिकता के कारण कई परियोजनाओं को बीच में ही रोकना पड़ा।
Due to excessive travel expenses, many projects had to be stopped midway.
Noun 'adhikta' (excess/abundance).
सतत विकास के लिए यात्रा खर्च को न्यूनतम करना एक अनिवार्य चुनौती है।
Minimizing travel expenses for sustainable development is an essential challenge.
Formal term 'satat vikas' (sustainable development).
類義語
反対語
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よく使うフレーズ
— To have travel expenses that exceed the planned budget.
इस बार यात्रा खर्च बजट के बाहर हो गया।
— To keep track of all travel-related spending.
मैं अपने हर यात्रा खर्च का हिसाब रखता हूँ।
— To reduce or cut down on travel expenses.
हमें यात्रा खर्च में कटौती करनी होगी।
— The specific category or 'head' of travel expenses in a budget.
यह राशि यात्रा खर्च की मद में है।
— To claim reimbursement for travel expenses.
आप यात्रा खर्च का दावा कर सकते हैं।
— Travel expenses incurred for government official work.
सरकारी यात्रा खर्च की जांच हो रही है।
よく混同される語
Kiraya is just the fare (bus/train), while Yatra Kharch is the total cost including food/stay.
Lagat is the cost of production or investment, not usually used for personal travel.
Keemat is the 'price' of a specific object, like a souvenir you buy while traveling.
慣用句と表現
— To spend money like water (extravagantly), often used when travel expenses are too high.
उसने यात्रा में पैसे पानी की तरह बहाए।
Informal— To have to spend a lot of money, making one's pocket lighter.
इस ट्रिप में मेरी जेब ढीली हो गई।
Informal— To be short of money, often a reason to limit 'yatra kharch'.
हाथ तंग होने के कारण मैंने यात्रा टाल दी।
Neutral— To save every single penny, often applied to 'yatra kharch'.
वह यात्रा खर्च में कौड़ी-कौड़ी बचाता है।
Informal— To live off someone else, sometimes used if someone else pays the 'yatra kharch'.
वह दूसरों के यात्रा खर्च पर मुफ्त की रोटियां तोड़ता है।
Informal/Slightly Derogatory— To reach the sky (used for prices/expenses being very high).
आजकल यात्रा खर्च आसमान छू रहा है।
Informal— To save money by starving oneself or making great sacrifices.
उसने पेट काटकर यात्रा खर्च के लिए पैसे जमा किए।
Emotional/Informal— Using something free (like a company's travel expense) without care.
कंपनी का पैसा है, इसलिए वह खूब खर्च कर रहा है—मुफ्त का चन्दन...
Idiomatic/Sarcastic— For the budget to get spoiled/unbalanced.
अचानक यात्रा खर्च बढ़ जाने से मेरा बजट बिगड़ गया।
Neutral— To settle the accounts of expenses.
यात्रा के बाद हमने सारा हिसाब-किताब चुकता कर दिया।
Neutral間違えやすい
Sounds like 'Kharch'.
'Kharch' is the noun (expense), 'Kharchila' is the adjective (expensive/extravagant).
यह बहुत खर्चीला सफर है।
Similar root.
'Kharchi' usually refers to small pocket money or incidental change.
पिताजी ने मुझे रास्ते की खर्ची दी।
Same meaning.
'Vyay' is pure Sanskrit and used only in very formal or academic writing.
वार्षिक यात्रा व्यय।
Refers to money for travel.
'Bhada' is usually for freight or hiring a vehicle (like a truck).
टैक्सी का भाड़ा कितना है?
Both involve losing money.
'Kharch' is intentional spending; 'Nuksan' is an accidental loss.
यात्रा में मेरा नुकसान हो गया (I lost money), vs यात्रा में मेरा खर्च हो गया (I spent money).
文型パターン
मेरा [Noun] [Adjective] है।
मेरा यात्रा खर्च कम है।
मुझे [Noun] के लिए [Object] चाहिए।
मुझे यात्रा खर्च के लिए पैसे चाहिए।
[Subject] [Noun] की रसीद दिखाएं।
आप यात्रा खर्च की रसीद दिखाएं।
[Subject] [Noun] उठाएगा।
कंपनी यात्रा खर्च उठाएगी।
[Noun] बजट के [Preposition] होना चाहिए।
यात्रा खर्च बजट के अंदर होना चाहिए।
[Noun] में [Noun] भी शामिल है।
यात्रा खर्च में खाना भी शामिल है।
[Noun] की [Noun] सुनिश्चित करना आवश्यक है।
यात्रा खर्च की पारदर्शिता सुनिश्चित करना आवश्यक है।
[Noun] की [Noun] के कारण [Effect] हुआ।
यात्रा खर्च की अधिकता के कारण प्रोजेक्ट रुक गया।
語族
名詞
動詞
形容詞
関連
使い方
Very common in both spoken and written Hindi.
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Meri yatra kharch
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Mera yatra kharch
'Kharch' is a masculine noun, so the possessive pronoun must be masculine.
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Yatra kharch kitni hai?
→
Yatra kharch kitna hai?
The interrogative 'kitna' must agree with the masculine gender of 'kharch'.
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Yatra mein do ghante kharch hue.
→
Yatra mein do ghante lage.
'Kharch' is for money, not for time. Use 'lagna' for time.
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Ticket ka yatra kharch.
→
Ticket ki keemat / Ticket ka kiraya.
'Yatra kharch' is the total cost; for a single ticket, use 'kiraya' or 'keemat'.
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Yatra ka kharchon.
→
Yatra ke kharchon.
When using the plural oblique 'kharchon', the preceding 'ka' changes to 'ke'.
ヒント
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'Kharch' is masculine. This is the most common mistake for learners. Say 'Mera kharch', not 'Meri kharch'.
Kharch vs. Kiraya
Use 'Kiraya' when you only mean the ticket price. Use 'Yatra Kharch' for the whole trip's budget.
Reimbursement
In an office, use the word 'Vivaran' (details) or 'Report' with 'Yatra Kharch' to sound professional.
Bargaining
When bargaining with a travel agent, use the phrase 'Yatra kharch bahut zyada hai' to start the negotiation.
Splitting Bills
If you want to split expenses with friends, say 'Hum yatra kharch baant lenge' (We will share the travel expenses).
The 'Kh' Sound
Don't say 'K-harch' with a hard K. It’s a 'Kh' from the back of the throat, like the 'ch' in 'Bach'.
Compound Words
You don't need a 'ka' between Yatra and Kharch. It’s a compound noun. 'Yatra Kharch' is better than 'Yatra ka Kharch'.
Regional Variation
In some parts of India, people say 'Kharcha'. Both are fine, but 'Kharch' is better for B1 level exams and business.
News Context
When you hear 'Yatra Kharch' on the news, it's often about government spending. Look for numbers like 'Lakh' or 'Crore'.
Think 'Cash'
Associate 'Kharch' with 'Cash' and 'Yatra' with 'Yard' (traveling a yard). 'Yard-Cash' for travel money.
暗記しよう
記憶術
Think of 'Yatra' as 'Your-Trip' and 'Kharch' as 'Cash'. So, 'Your-Trip-Cash' equals travel expenses.
視覚的連想
Imagine a suitcase (Yatra) with a price tag (Kharch) dangling from it.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Write down five things you spent money on during your last trip and label the total as 'Mera Yatra Kharch'.
語源
A compound of two languages. 'Yatra' comes from Sanskrit (yātrā), meaning a journey, march, or pilgrimage. 'Kharch' comes from Persian (kharj), which entered Hindi via Urdu and refers to expenditure or outlay.
元の意味: The original Sanskrit 'Yatra' was often linked to religious processions or military marches. The Persian 'Kharch' was a standard administrative term for tax or spending.
Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit) and Indo-Iranian (Persian).文化的な背景
Be mindful when discussing 'kharch' with strangers; while planning it's fine, asking someone's personal 'yatra kharch' can sometimes be seen as prying into their financial status.
In the West, we often say 'travel costs' or 'travel expenses'. 'Yatra Kharch' is the direct equivalent but carries a slightly more formal tone than 'travel costs'.
実生活で練習する
実際の使用場面
Office Reimbursement
- फॉर्म भरें
- रसीद जोड़ें
- मैनेजर के साइन
- पैसा वापस
Family Vacation Planning
- बजट कितना है?
- सस्ता होटल
- ट्रेन की टिकट
- खाने का खर्च
Business Trip News
- सरकारी दौरा
- करदाताओं का पैसा
- विदेशी यात्रा
- खर्च की जांच
Travel Agency Inquiry
- पैकेज की कीमत
- क्या शामिल है?
- छुपा हुआ खर्च
- टैक्स
Daily Commute
- महीने का पास
- पेट्रोल का दाम
- मेट्रो किराया
- ऑफिस जाना
会話のきっかけ
"क्या आपकी कंपनी यात्रा खर्च देती है?"
"इस ट्रिप का अनुमानित यात्रा खर्च कितना होगा?"
"हम यात्रा खर्च कैसे कम कर सकते हैं?"
"क्या यात्रा खर्च में होटल का किराया शामिल है?"
"आपका सबसे महंगा यात्रा खर्च किस ट्रिप पर हुआ?"
日記のテーマ
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मेरे पिछले बिजनेस ट्रिप का यात्रा खर्च विवरण इस प्रकार है...
よくある質問
10 問It is masculine. You should always use masculine adjectives and verbs with it. For example, 'Kitna yatra kharch?' and 'Yatra kharch badh gaya'.
Yes, but 'Dainik yatra kharch' (daily travel expense) is more specific. For short distances, people often just say 'Kiraya' (fare).
'Kharch' is the standard, more formal form used in compounds like 'Yatra Kharch'. 'Kharcha' is the more colloquial version used in everyday speech.
You can say: 'Main apne yatra kharch ki pratipurti chahta hoon' (I want reimbursement for my travel expenses).
Usually, yes. It is a comprehensive term for all costs incurred during a journey, including lodging and meals.
No. While it originally had a religious connotation, in modern Hindi, it means any kind of travel or journey.
No. 'Kharch' is only for money. For time, use 'Samay lagna' (time to be taken).
In the direct case, it stays the same. In the oblique case (with postpositions), it becomes 'Yatra kharchon'. For example: 'Yatra kharchon ki list'.
There isn't a single direct opposite, but 'Bachat' (savings) is often used in contrast when discussing budgets.
Yes, 'Safar ka kharch' is more common in Urdu, but 'Yatra' is understood, and 'Kharch' is a Persian word common to both.
自分をテスト 185 問
Translate: 'My travel expense is 500 rupees.'
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Translate: 'The company will bear the travel expenses.'
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Translate: 'How much was your travel expense?'
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Translate: 'I need a receipt for the travel expense.'
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Translate: 'We should save on travel expenses.'
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Write a sentence using 'Yatra Kharch' and 'Budget'.
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Translate: 'Travel expense report.'
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Translate: 'Is food included in travel expenses?'
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Translate: 'Estimated travel cost.'
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Translate: 'Reimbursement of travel expenses.'
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Translate: 'Transparency in travel expenses is necessary.'
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Translate: 'Due to inflation, travel expenses increased.'
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Translate: 'I am submitting my travel expense details.'
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Translate: 'We decided to share the travel expenses.'
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Translate: 'Travel expense limit.'
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Translate: 'Audit of travel expenses.'
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Translate: 'Foreign travel expenses are high.'
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Write a sentence about saving money on a trip.
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Translate: 'The burden of travel expenses.'
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Translate: 'Travel expense policy.'
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Say: 'Mera yatra kharch kitna hai?'
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Say: 'Yatra kharch ki raseed dikhaiye.'
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Say: 'Company yatra kharch uthayegi.'
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Say: 'Mujhe yatra kharch ki pratipurti chahiye.'
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Say: 'Yatra kharch budget ke andar hai.'
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Explain your travel expenses in Hindi (3 sentences).
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Say: 'Mahangai ke karan yatra kharch badh gaya.'
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Say: 'Kya yatra kharch mein hotel shamil hai?'
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Say: 'Yatra kharch ka vivaran jama karein.'
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Say: 'Hum yatra kharch baant lenge.'
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Say: 'Anumanit yatra kharch kya hai?'
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Say: 'Mera yatra kharch budget se bahar hai.'
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Say: 'Yatra kharch ki pardarshita zaroori hai.'
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Say: 'Dainik yatra kharch kitna hai?'
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Say: 'Safar ka kharcha bahut ho gaya.'
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Say: 'Yatra kharch ki neeti sakht hai.'
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Say: 'Bill sambhal kar rakhein.'
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Say: 'Pratipurti agle mahine hogi.'
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Say: 'Videshi yatra kharch adhik hai.'
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Say: 'Yatra kharch ki samiksha kijiye.'
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Listen and identify the word: 'Yatra Kharch'.
Listen: 'Mera yatra kharch kam hai.' Is it high or low?
Listen: 'Vivaran jama karein.' What should you submit?
Listen: 'Pratipurti mil gayi.' Did he get the money?
Listen: 'Kitna kharch?' What is the question about?
Listen: 'Kharch badh raha hai.' Is it increasing or decreasing?
Listen: 'Raseed kahan hai?' What is missing?
Listen: 'Budget ke andar.' Is it over budget?
Listen: 'Company degi.' Who will pay?
Listen: 'Anumanit kharch.' Is it the final bill?
Listen: 'Bojh.' What does it mean?
Listen: 'Pardarshita.' What does it mean?
Listen: 'Neeti.' What does it mean?
Listen: 'Safar ka kharcha.' Is it formal or informal?
Listen: 'Samiksha.' What does it mean?
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Summary
The term 'यात्रा खर्च' (Yatra Kharch) is your go-to phrase for discussing the total cost of any journey. Whether you are claiming a reimbursement at work or planning a family vacation, remember it is a masculine noun and broader than just a ticket price. Example: 'Mera yatra kharch budget se bahar hai' (My travel expense is out of budget).
- Yatra Kharch means travel expenses, encompassing all costs from tickets to food during a trip.
- It is a masculine compound noun used frequently in business and personal budgeting contexts.
- Commonly confused with 'Kiraya' (fare), but 'Yatra Kharch' is the broader, total cost of travel.
- Essential for B1 learners for handling reimbursements, planning trips, and discussing financial budgets in Hindi.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'Kharch' is masculine. This is the most common mistake for learners. Say 'Mera kharch', not 'Meri kharch'.
Kharch vs. Kiraya
Use 'Kiraya' when you only mean the ticket price. Use 'Yatra Kharch' for the whole trip's budget.
Reimbursement
In an office, use the word 'Vivaran' (details) or 'Report' with 'Yatra Kharch' to sound professional.
Bargaining
When bargaining with a travel agent, use the phrase 'Yatra kharch bahut zyada hai' to start the negotiation.
関連コンテンツ
travelの関連語
आबोहवा
B1ある場所の気候や環境。「山の気候はとても新鮮だ。」(पहाड़ों की आबोहवा बहुत ताज़ा है।)
आगे की ओर
A2前方へ、前の方に向かって。
आगमन हॉल
B1到着ロビーは、到着した乗客のための広間です。空港の आगमन हॉल で家族が待っています。
आगमन होना
B1到着する、目的地に届く(フォーマルな表現)。「列車の到着が遅れています。」
आगमन कक्ष
B1空港や駅の到着ロビー。
आगमन करना
A2到着する。電車の到着や主賓の到着など、フォーマルな場面で使用されます。
आगमन समय
A2Arrival time
आगमन द्वार
B1Arrival gate, the gate where a flight arrives.
आगंतुक
B1A person visiting a place or person, especially socially or as a tourist.
आहार ग्रहण करना
B1To consume food, to eat.