In 15 Seconds
- Ask for a score or star-rating of any product or service.
- Uses the English word 'rating' with Hindi grammar for easy communication.
- Perfect for movies, food, apps, and general online shopping contexts.
Meaning
You're asking for the rating or score of something, like a movie, restaurant, or app. It's the go-to way to check if something is worth your time or money.
Key Examples
3 of 6Ordering food with a roommate
Iss restaurant ki rating kitni hai?
What is the rating of this restaurant?
Discussing a new movie
Nayi movie ki rating kitni hai?
What's the rating for the new movie?
In a professional product meeting
Humaare naye feature ki rating kitni hai?
What is the rating of our new feature?
Cultural Background
In cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, checking ratings is a reflex. People often won't enter a restaurant or book a service without seeing a 4+ star rating. Gig workers (Uber, Zomato) are highly dependent on ratings for their livelihood. It's common for them to politely ask for a 5-star rating at the end of a trip. Movie ratings by famous critics (like Anupama Chopra or Taran Adarsh) are discussed using this phrase. A '4-star' movie is a big deal. India has a 'value-for-money' culture. Ratings are used to ensure that a cheap product is still of good quality.
The 4.0 Rule
In India, if you ask 'Rating kitni hai?' and the answer is below 4.0, it's usually a sign to look for other options.
Gender Trap
Don't say 'Kitna rating'. It's the most common giveaway that you are a beginner. Stick to 'Kitni'.
In 15 Seconds
- Ask for a score or star-rating of any product or service.
- Uses the English word 'rating' with Hindi grammar for easy communication.
- Perfect for movies, food, apps, and general online shopping contexts.
What It Means
This phrase is a modern Hindi staple. It combines the English word rating with the Hindi question kitni hai. You are essentially asking for the numerical value or star-count of an item. It is simple, direct, and very common in urban India.
How To Use It
You can use it as a standalone question. Just point at a screen or mention a place and ask rating kitni hai?. It works for almost anything quantifiable. Think of it as your digital-age survival tool. You can also add the subject at the start. For example, Iss app ki rating kitni hai? (What is this app's rating?).
When To Use It
Use it when you are scrolling through Zomato for dinner. Use it when a friend suggests a new Netflix show. It is perfect for quick decision-making. In a professional setting, you might use it to ask about a product's feedback. It is very common in texting too. Just type rating? or the full Hindi phrase.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for people’s personalities. That would be quite rude! Avoid it in very traditional settings where English loanwords might feel out of place. If you are asking about the price, don't use this. Use kitne ka hai? instead. Rating specifically refers to scores or feedback.
Cultural Background
India has embraced the 'rating culture' rapidly. With the boom of apps like Uber, Zomato, and Amazon, English tech terms have blended into Hindi. Rating is now more common than the pure Hindi word shreni or darja. It reflects the fast-paced, tech-savvy nature of modern Indian life. Everyone from a CEO to a delivery partner understands this phrase.
Common Variations
You might hear stars kitne hain? (How many stars?). Another variation is review kaisa hai? (How is the review?). If you want to be more formal, you could say iska feedback kaisa hai?. However, rating kitni hai? remains the most popular and efficient version for daily life.
Usage Notes
The phrase is neutral and safe for almost any situation. Just remember that 'rating' is feminine, so always pair it with `kitni` and `hai`.
The 4.0 Rule
In India, if you ask 'Rating kitni hai?' and the answer is below 4.0, it's usually a sign to look for other options.
Gender Trap
Don't say 'Kitna rating'. It's the most common giveaway that you are a beginner. Stick to 'Kitni'.
Star Talk
If 'Rating kitni hai' feels too long, just say 'Kitne stars hain?' (How many stars?). It's very common.
Examples
6Iss restaurant ki rating kitni hai?
What is the rating of this restaurant?
A very common way to decide on dinner.
Nayi movie ki rating kitni hai?
What's the rating for the new movie?
Checking IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes scores.
Humaare naye feature ki rating kitni hai?
What is the rating of our new feature?
Using the phrase to discuss user metrics.
Driver ki rating kitni hai? Safe hai na?
What's the driver's rating? Is it safe?
Safety-conscious use of the phrase.
Mere khaane ki rating kitni hai? 10 mein se zero?
What's the rating for my food? Zero out of ten?
Playful teasing among friends.
Hotel ki rating kitni hai? Reviews achhe hain?
What’s the hotel rating? Are the reviews good?
Standard travel planning query.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct feminine form to complete the sentence.
इस मूवी की रेटिंग _______ है?
'Rating' is a feminine noun in Hindi, so it requires 'kitni'.
Fill in the missing possessive marker.
ड्राइवर ___ रेटिंग कितनी है?
Since 'rating' is feminine, the possessive marker must be 'ki'.
Match the response to the question.
Question: 'इस ऐप की रेटिंग कितनी है?'
The question asks for a rating, so the answer should provide a score.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या हमें यह फिल्म देखनी चाहिए? B: रुको, मैं चेक करता हूँ कि ___________।
Checking the rating is the logical step before deciding to watch a movie.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Where to ask 'Rating kitni hai?'
Apps
- • Play Store
- • App Store
- • Games
Services
- • Uber/Ola
- • Zomato
- • Hotels
Media
- • Movies
- • Books
- • Songs
Practice Bank
4 exercisesइस मूवी की रेटिंग _______ है?
'Rating' is a feminine noun in Hindi, so it requires 'kitni'.
ड्राइवर ___ रेटिंग कितनी है?
Since 'rating' is feminine, the possessive marker must be 'ki'.
Question: 'इस ऐप की रेटिंग कितनी है?'
The question asks for a rating, so the answer should provide a score.
A: क्या हमें यह फिल्म देखनी चाहिए? B: रुको, मैं चेक करता हूँ कि ___________।
Checking the rating is the logical step before deciding to watch a movie.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, 'Rating kya hai?' (What is the rating?) is perfectly fine and very common in casual speech.
It's neutral. It's used in news, business, and daily life. There isn't a more common 'pure' Hindi word for it in modern times.
In Hindi, many English loanwords ending in '-ing' (like meeting, planning, boring) are assigned feminine gender by default.
You can say 'इसकी रेटिंग 4 है' (Iski rating 4 hai) or 'रेटिंग बहुत अच्छी है' (Rating bahut acchi hai).
Related Phrases
रिव्यू कैसा है?
similarHow is the review?
कितने स्टार्स हैं?
synonymHow many stars are there?
पब्लिक रिस्पॉन्स क्या है?
builds onWhat is the public response?
टॉप रेटेड
specialized formTop rated
