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कीमत

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कीमत

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Explanation कीमत in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'Kimat' is a survival word. You use it primarily to ask for the price of items while shopping. The focus is on the simple sentence structure: 'Iski kimat kya hai?' (What is its price?). Learners at this stage should focus on the feminine gender of the word and how it pairs with 'ki' and 'hai.' You will mostly hear it in markets, shops, and restaurants. It is one of the first 500 words a learner should master to function in a Hindi-speaking environment.

At the A2 level, you begin to use 'Kimat' to make comparisons and describe items. You might say 'Is car ki kimat us car se zyada hai' (The price of this car is more than that car). You also start using basic adjectives like 'kam' (low), 'zyada' (high), 'sahi' (right), and 'theek' (okay). You can handle simple bargaining situations and understand when a shopkeeper tells you the 'fixed price' (nirdharit kimat).

By B1, you can use 'Kimat' in more abstract ways and in different tenses. You can talk about price trends: 'Pichle saal kimat kam thi' (The price was low last year). You also start using compound phrases like 'Kimat chukana' (to pay the price) in a literal sense, such as paying for a service. You are comfortable discussing budgets and can explain why the 'kimat' of something might be justified based on its quality.

At the B2 level, 'Kimat' enters the realm of idioms and complex social interactions. You use phrases like 'Kisi bhi kimat par' (At any cost) to express strong desire or intent. You can participate in discussions about the economy, inflation, and how 'keemtein' (prices) affect the common man. You understand the difference between 'Kimat' (price), 'Laagat' (cost), and 'Mulya' (value) and can use them appropriately in a professional or semi-formal setting.

At the C1 level, you use 'Kimat' with stylistic flair. You understand its use in literature and high-level journalism. You can discuss the 'philosophical price' of choices, the 'political price' of a decision, or the 'human cost' of a disaster. Your grammar is flawless, correctly using the oblique plural 'keemton' and matching all feminine modifiers without thought. You can appreciate the nuances between 'Kimat' and its Sanskrit/Persian synonyms in poetry.

At the C2 level, 'Kimat' is a tool for nuanced expression. You can use it to critique economic policies, analyze classical literature, or engage in deep philosophical debates about the 'value of life' (jeevan ki kimat). You are aware of the word's etymological journey and can use archaic or rare synonyms for effect. You speak with the authority of a native, using 'Kimat' in complex idiomatic structures that convey layers of meaning beyond the literal.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

कीमत in 30 Seconds

Kimat means 'price' or 'value' and is a feminine noun in Hindi.
It is used for both money (buying things) and metaphors (the cost of success).
Always use feminine grammar (e.g., 'iski kimat') when using this word.
Common synonyms include 'Daam' (casual) and 'Mulya' (formal).

The Hindi word कीमत (Kimat) is a feminine noun that translates primarily to 'price,' 'cost,' or 'value.' While its most common application is in the realm of commerce—referring to the amount of money required to purchase a product or service—it also carries significant weight in metaphorical and philosophical contexts. For an English speaker, understanding 'Kimat' is essential because it is the standard term used in daily transactions, from buying vegetables at a local sabzi mandi to discussing the valuation of a multi-million dollar company. The word is derived from the Arabic 'Qimah,' reflecting the historical Persian influence on the Hindustani language. Unlike the more formal Sanskrit-derived word 'मूल्य' (Mulya), 'Kimat' is the go-to term in colloquial and semi-formal Hindi.

Monetary Value: The literal price tag on an item. For example, 'Is kitab ki kimat kya hai?' (What is the price of this book?).

इस घर की कीमत बहुत ज़्यादा है। (The price of this house is very high.)

Metaphorical Cost: Refers to the sacrifice or effort required to achieve something. 'Aazadi ki kimat' (The price of freedom).

In a social context, 'Kimat' is also used to describe the worth or importance of a person or an action. If someone says 'Tum meri dosti ki kimat nahi samajhte,' they aren't talking about money; they are saying you don't appreciate the value of their friendship. This duality makes it one of the most versatile nouns in the Hindi vocabulary. Whether you are bargaining for a shawl in Jaipur or watching a dramatic Bollywood film where the hero talks about the 'price of blood' (khoon ki kimat), this word will be your constant companion.

सफलता की कीमत मेहनत है। (The price of success is hard work.)

Market Context: Used in news reports to discuss inflation or stock prices. 'Sone ki kimat gir gayi' (The price of gold has fallen).

Furthermore, the word appears frequently in compound verbs like 'Kimat lagana' (to appraise or set a price) and 'Kimat chukana' (to pay the price, often used for consequences). Understanding these nuances allows a learner to move from basic transactional Hindi to expressive, idiomatic speech. The word is ubiquitous in literature, cinema, and daily commerce, making it a cornerstone of A1-level vocabulary that remains relevant all the way to C2 proficiency.

Using कीमत (Kimat) correctly requires a basic understanding of Hindi's gender-based grammar. Since 'Kimat' is feminine, any adjectives or possessive pronouns modifying it must also be feminine. For instance, you say 'Badi kimat' (Big price) instead of 'Bada kimat,' and 'Meri kimat' (My value) instead of 'Mera kimat.' This is a common stumbling block for English speakers whose native language does not assign gender to inanimate objects like 'price.'

क्या आप इस मोबाइल की कीमत कम कर सकते हैं? (Can you reduce the price of this mobile?)

Asking for Price: The most common structure is: [Object] + ki + kimat + kya hai? Example: 'Is seb ki kimat kya hai?'

In more complex sentences, 'Kimat' can act as the subject or the object. When it is the subject, the verb must agree with its feminine gender. 'Kimat badh rahi hai' (The price is increasing) uses the feminine 'rahi hai.' If you were using the masculine synonym 'Daam' (दाम), you would say 'Daam badh raha hai.' This distinction is vital for sounding natural to native ears.

वक्त की कीमत पहचानो। (Recognize the value of time.)

Expressing High/Low Cost: Use 'zyada' (more/high) or 'kam' (less/low). 'Kimat bahut zyada hai' (The price is very high).

Another important usage is the phrase 'Kisi bhi kimat par' (At any cost/price). This is used to express determination or desperation. 'Mujhe yeh naukri kisi bhi kimat par chahiye' (I want this job at any cost). Here, 'Kimat' moves beyond money into the realm of commitment. You will also encounter 'Kimat chukana' in dramatic contexts, such as 'Tumhe iski bhari kimat chukani padegi' (You will have to pay a heavy price for this), often implying a negative consequence for an action.

बाज़ार में चीज़ों की कीमत घट रही है। (The price of things in the market is decreasing.)

Appraisal: 'Kimat lagana' means to estimate the value. 'Usne meri purani car ki achhi kimat lagayi' (He offered a good price for my old car).

The word कीमत (Kimat) is inescapable in the Indian subcontinent. If you walk into a Kirana store (local grocery shop), the first thing you might ask after pointing at a bag of rice is 'Iski kimat kya hai?' (What is its price?). In the bustling markets of Delhi, Mumbai, or Jaipur, the air is thick with the sound of bargaining, where 'Kimat' is the central theme. Shopkeepers will quote a 'Sahi kimat' (right price), while customers will argue that the 'Kimat bahut zyada hai' (price is too high).

पेट्रोल की कीमत फिर से बढ़ गई। (The price of petrol has increased again.)

News and Media: News anchors frequently use 'Kimat' when discussing the economy, inflation (mehangai), or the fluctuating value of the Rupee against the Dollar.

In the world of Bollywood, 'Kimat' is a high-stakes word. It appears in iconic dialogues where villains demand a 'Kimat' for a hostage's life, or heroes talk about the 'Kimat' of their honor. This cinematic usage has cemented the word's emotional depth in the minds of native speakers. It’s not just about coins and notes; it’s about what something is worth to your soul. You’ll hear it in songs as well, often lamenting the 'price of love' or the 'value of a broken heart.'

क्या आप इस पुरानी घड़ी की कीमत जानते हैं? (Do you know the value of this old watch?)

Real Estate and Big Purchases: When discussing property, 'Kimat' is used to refer to the total valuation. 'Zameen ki kimat' (The price of the land).

Even in professional settings, during salary negotiations or project budgeting, 'Kimat' (or its more formal cousin 'Mulya') will be used. However, 'Kimat' remains the more natural choice for verbal communication. If you are watching a Hindi dubbed version of a Hollywood movie, you'll notice that 'price' is almost always translated as 'Kimat.' Its phonetic simplicity and historical roots make it a word that bridges the gap between the elite and the common man.

इस तोहफे की कोई कीमत नहीं है, यह अनमोल है। (This gift has no price; it is priceless.)

The most frequent mistake learners make with कीमत (Kimat) is treating it as a masculine noun. In English, 'price' has no gender, but in Hindi, 'Kimat' is strictly feminine. This affects the entire sentence structure. For example, saying 'Iska kimat kya hai?' is incorrect because 'Iska' is masculine. The correct form is 'Iski kimat kya hai?' Similarly, using 'bada' (big) instead of 'badi' (big-fem) is a common error.

❌ गलत: दूध का कीमत बढ़ गया।
✅ सही: दूध की कीमत बढ़ गई।

Confusing Synonyms: Learners often mix up 'Kimat' (feminine) with 'Daam' (masculine). While they mean the same thing, the grammar changes. 'Achha daam' vs 'Achhi kimat.'

Another mistake is using 'Kimat' when 'Kharch' (expense) or 'Lagat' (cost of production) is more appropriate. While 'Kimat' is what the buyer pays, 'Lagat' is what the manufacturer spends. If you are talking about how much it cost you to build a house, 'Lagat' is the better word. Using 'Kimat' there might imply the market value of the house instead of the construction cost.

❌ गलत: यह बहुत महंगा कीमत है।
✅ सही: इसकी कीमत बहुत ज़्यादा है।

Overusing the word: In casual shopping, Indians often omit the word 'Kimat' entirely. Instead of 'Is shirt ki kimat kya hai?', they just say 'Yeh shirt kitne ki hai?' (How much for this shirt?).

Finally, watch out for the pluralization. The plural of 'Kimat' is 'Keemtein.' Beginners often forget to nasalize the end, saying 'Keemte' instead of 'Keemtein.' Also, remember that in the oblique case (when followed by a postposition like 'mein' or 'se'), it becomes 'Keemton.' For example: 'Keemton mein badhotari' (Increase in prices).

Hindi has several words for 'price' and 'value,' each with its own register and nuance. Understanding these will help you choose the right word for the right situation. While कीमत (Kimat) is the most versatile, others like 'Daam,' 'Mulya,' and 'Bhaav' are equally common in specific contexts.

दाम (Daam): Masculine. Very common in street shopping and casual talk. 'Sahi daam lagao' (Give me a fair price). It feels slightly more informal than Kimat.
मूल्य (Mulya): Masculine. Sanskrit-derived. Used in formal writing, textbooks, and official documents. 'Bazaar mulya' (Market value). It sounds more academic or 'pure' Hindi.
भाव (Bhaav): Masculine. Refers to the 'rate' or 'sentiment.' Common in vegetable markets or stock markets. 'Aaj tamatar ka kya bhaav hai?' (What is the rate of tomatoes today?).

Comparison: 'Kimat' is the price tag; 'Mulya' is the intrinsic value; 'Bhaav' is the current market rate.

If you are talking about the 'cost' incurred to make something, use लागत (Laagat). If you are talking about 'expenses' in general, use खर्च (Kharch). For example, 'Is film ki laagat 100 crore hai' (The production cost of this film is 100 crore). Using 'Kimat' here would be technically incorrect as it refers to the selling price, not the manufacturing cost.

Another interesting alternative is अर्घ (Argh), though it is very rare and mostly used in poetic or highly Sanskritized Hindi. In the modern world, English words like 'Price' and 'Rate' are also frequently used in Hinglish (Hindi-English mix), but knowing 'Kimat' is essential for true fluency and understanding native speakers in all walks of life.

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

The word 'Kimat' is used identically in Hindi and Urdu, and even in many other Indian languages like Marathi and Gujarati due to historical trade influences.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ˈkiː.mət/

US /ˈki.mət/

Primary stress is on the first syllable 'Ki'.

Rhymes With

Seemat (Limit) Ganimat (Blessing/Relief) Azimat (Greatness) Himat (Courage - though spelled differently, sounds similar) Vusat (Width) Nisbat (Relation) Lazzat (Taste) Zahmat (Trouble)

Common Errors

Pronouncing it as 'Kee-maht' (long 'a'). The second 'a' is a short schwa sound.
Aspirating the 'K' (adding a 'h' sound). It should be a clean 'K'.
Using a hard English 't'. In Hindi, the 't' in 'mat' is dental.
Treating it as masculine in speech.
Nasalizing the 'i' in 'Ki' unnecessarily.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 1/5

The word is short and uses basic characters. Easy to recognize.

Writing 2/5

Requires correct placement of the 'ee' vowel and 't'.

Speaking 2/5

Easy to say, but remembering the feminine gender in sentences takes practice.

Listening 1/5

Very common word, easily heard in markets and movies.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

क्या (What) है (Is) कितना (How much) रुपये (Rupees) दुकान (Shop)

Learn Next

महंगा (Expensive) सस्ता (Cheap) खरीदना (To buy) बेचना (To sell) पैसे (Money)

Advanced

मुद्रास्फीति (Inflation) अर्थव्यवस्था (Economy) विनिमय (Exchange) राजस्व (Revenue) मुनाफ़ा (Profit)

Grammar to Know

Feminine Noun Agreement

Iski (fem) kimat (fem) achhi (fem) hai.

Oblique Pluralization

Keemton (plural oblique) mein badlav.

Possessive 'Ki'

Kitab 'ki' kimat (not 'ka').

Adjective Matching

Badi kimat, Chhoti kimat.

Postpositional Change

Kimat se (from the price).

Examples by Level

इसकी कीमत क्या है?

What is the price of this?

Uses 'ki' because kimat is feminine.

किताब की कीमत दस रुपये है।

The price of the book is ten rupees.

Subject-verb agreement with 'hai'.

कीमत बहुत कम है।

The price is very low.

'Kam' is an adjective modifying kimat.

क्या कीमत कम होगी?

Will the price be reduced?

Future tense 'hogi' matches feminine kimat.

दूध की कीमत क्या है?

What is the price of milk?

Standard 'ki' possessive.

यह सही कीमत है।

This is the right price.

'Sahi' means right/correct.

कीमत बताओ।

Tell the price.

Imperative form.

इसकी कीमत ज़्यादा है।

Its price is high.

'Zyada' means more/high.

कल कीमत कम थी।

The price was low yesterday.

Past tense 'thi' matches feminine kimat.

इस फोन की कीमत बहुत ज़्यादा है।

The price of this phone is very high.

Compound sentence structure.

क्या आप कीमत कम कर सकते हैं?

Can you reduce the price?

Use of 'sakte hain' for ability.

दोनों चीज़ों की कीमत एक ही है।

The price of both things is the same.

Plural subject 'cheezon' but singular 'kimat'.

सब्ज़ियों की कीमत बढ़ गई है।

The price of vegetables has increased.

Present perfect 'badh gayi hai'.

इसकी पुरानी कीमत क्या थी?

What was its old price?

'Purani' is feminine adjective.

टिकट की कीमत कितनी है?

How much is the ticket price?

'Kitni' is feminine for 'how much'.

कीमत सूची यहाँ है।

The price list is here.

'Kimat suchi' is a compound noun.

हमें इस घर की सही कीमत लगानी चाहिए।

We should estimate the right price for this house.

'Kimat lagana' means to appraise.

बाज़ार में सोने की कीमत हर दिन बदलती है।

The price of gold in the market changes every day.

Habitual present 'badalti hai'.

मैंने इस कार के लिए भारी कीमत चुकाई।

I paid a heavy price for this car.

'Kimat chukana' is the verb phrase.

क्या आपको लगता है कि यह कीमत जायज़ है?

Do you think this price is justified?

'Jayaz' means justified/legitimate.

कीमतों में गिरावट आने की संभावना है।

There is a possibility of a fall in prices.

Plural oblique 'keemton'.

इस सेवा की कोई निश्चित कीमत नहीं है।

There is no fixed price for this service.

'Nishchit' means fixed/certain.

कम कीमत के बावजूद, सामान अच्छा है।

Despite the low price, the goods are good.

'Ke baavjood' means despite.

वह अपनी मेहनत की कीमत जानता है।

He knows the value of his hard work.

Metaphorical use of value.

मैं किसी भी कीमत पर यह मैच जीतना चाहता हूँ।

I want to win this match at any cost.

Idiom: 'Kisi bhi kimat par'.

बढ़ती कीमतों ने आम आदमी की कमर तोड़ दी है।

Rising prices have broken the back of the common man.

Idiomatic expression for economic hardship.

इस ऐतिहासिक इमारत की कीमत लगाना नामुमकिन है।

It is impossible to put a price on this historical building.

Infinitival subject 'kimat lagana'.

आपको अपनी गलतियों की कीमत चुकानी होगी।

You will have to pay the price for your mistakes.

Metaphorical 'pay the price'.

कंपनी ने उत्पादों की कीमतें घटाने का फैसला किया है।

The company has decided to reduce the prices of products.

Plural 'keemtein'.

इस ज़मीन की बाज़ार कीमत बहुत अधिक है।

The market price of this land is very high.

'Bazaar kimat' as a technical term.

समय की कीमत पहचानना सफलता की पहली सीढ़ी है।

Recognizing the value of time is the first step to success.

Abstract noun usage.

सरकार कीमतों को नियंत्रित करने की कोशिश कर रही है।

The government is trying to control the prices.

'Niyantrit' means to control.

स्वतंत्रता की कीमत लहू से चुकाई गई थी।

The price of freedom was paid with blood.

High-level metaphorical usage.

कला की असली कीमत केवल एक पारखी ही जान सकता है।

Only a connoisseur can know the true value of art.

'Paarkhi' means connoisseur.

नैतिकता की कीमत पर सफलता प्राप्त करना व्यर्थ है।

Achieving success at the cost of ethics is futile.

'Ki kimat par' meaning 'at the cost of'.

वैश्विक बाज़ार में तेल की कीमतों में अस्थिरता बनी हुई है।

Instability in oil prices persists in the global market.

'Asthirta' means instability.

रिश्तों की कोई कीमत नहीं होती, वे अनमोल होते हैं।

Relationships have no price; they are priceless.

Philosophical negation.

लेखक ने समाज की गिरती हुई कीमतों का चित्रण किया है।

The author has depicted the falling values of society.

Here 'keemton' refers to moral values.

उसने अपनी ईमानदारी की भारी कीमत चुकाई।

He paid a heavy price for his honesty.

Abstract consequence.

मुद्रास्फीति के कारण वस्तुओं की कीमतें आसमान छू रही हैं।

Due to inflation, the prices of goods are skyrocketing.

'Aasman choona' is an idiom for skyrocketing.

सत्ता की लोलुपता अक्सर मानवीय मूल्यों की कीमत पर आती है।

The greed for power often comes at the cost of human values.

Highly formal/literary vocabulary.

क्या हम विकास की इस अंधी दौड़ की कीमत का आकलन कर सकते हैं?

Can we assess the price of this blind race for development?

Rhetorical question structure.

उसकी खामोशी की एक गहरी कीमत थी जिसे सबने महसूस किया।

There was a profound price to his silence that everyone felt.

Subtle literary nuance.

बाज़ार की ताकतों ने कलात्मक कृतियों को महज़ एक कीमत में बदल दिया है।

Market forces have turned artistic works into mere prices.

Critique of commodification.

कीमतों का यह उतार-चढ़ाव अर्थव्यवस्था की नाजुकता को दर्शाता है।

This fluctuation in prices reflects the fragility of the economy.

'Utar-chadhav' means fluctuation.

दार्शनिकों ने सदियों से जीवन की सार्थकता और उसकी कीमत पर बहस की है।

Philosophers have debated the meaning and price of life for centuries.

Academic/Philosophical context.

पर्यावरण की कीमत पर औद्योगिक प्रगति आत्मघाती है।

Industrial progress at the cost of the environment is suicidal.

'Aatmaghati' means suicidal/self-destructive.

शब्दों की कीमत तब समझ आती है जब वे वापस नहीं लिए जा सकते।

The value of words is understood when they cannot be taken back.

Proverbial style.

Synonyms

मूल्य दाम भाव दर लागत

Antonyms

मुफ़्त नि:शुल्क

Common Collocations

कीमत चुकाना

कीमत लगाना

बाज़ार कीमत

भारी कीमत

सही कीमत

कीमत बढ़ना

कीमत घटाना

निश्चित कीमत

कीमत सूची

आधी कीमत

Common Phrases

इसकी कीमत क्या है?

— Standard way to ask 'How much does this cost?'.

Bhaiya, iski kimat kya hai?

कीमत बहुत ज़्यादा है

— Used to express that something is too expensive.

Nahi, yeh kimat bahut zyada hai.

किसी भी कीमत पर

— Meaning 'at any cost' or 'no matter what'.

Mujhe yeh chahiye, kisi bhi kimat par.

कीमत कम करो

— A direct request to lower the price (bargaining).

Thodi kimat kam karo na.

वक्त की कीमत

— The value of time.

Vakt ki kimat samjho.

जान की कीमत

— The value of life.

Insaan ki jaan ki koi kimat nahi hoti.

आधी कीमत पर

— At half price.

Sale mein sab aadhi kimat par hai.

कीमत वसूल करना

— To get one's money's worth.

Maine is phone ki poori kimat vasool ki.

एक ही कीमत

— Fixed price / One price.

Hamari dukan mein ek hi kimat hai.

कीमत का अंदाज़ा

— An estimate of the price.

Kya aapko kimat ka andaza hai?

Often Confused With

कीमत vs लागत (Laagat)

Laagat is the cost to produce; Kimat is the price to buy.

कीमत vs खर्च (Kharch)

Kharch is general expenditure; Kimat is the specific price tag.

कीमत vs किराया (Kiraya)

Kiraya is specifically for 'rent' or 'fare', not the purchase price.

Idioms & Expressions

"कीमत चुकाना"

— To suffer the consequences of an action.

Galti ki kimat chukani padti hai.

Common

"कौड़ियों के दाम/कीमत"

— To be dirt cheap or sold for next to nothing.

Usne apna ghar kaudiyon ki kimat par bech diya.

Colloquial

"जान की कीमत लगाना"

— To put a price on someone's life (often in crime/thrillers).

Gundo ne uski jaan ki kimat lagayi.

Dramatic

"कीमत आसमान छूना"

— When prices become extremely high (skyrocketing).

Aaj kal tamatar ki kimat aasman choo rahi hai.

Journalistic

"खून की कीमत"

— The price of a sacrifice or a life lost.

Shaheedon ke khoon ki koi kimat nahi ho sakti.

Literary/Patriotic

"दो कौड़ी की कीमत"

— To have no value or to be worthless.

Logon ki nazar mein uski kimat do kaudi ki hai.

Slang/Insult

"कीमत अदा करना"

— To pay the price (more formal than chukana).

Aazadi ke liye humne bhari kimat ada ki.

Formal

"कीमत में आग लगना"

— When prices rise suddenly and sharply.

Petrol ki kimat mein aag lagi hui hai.

Colloquial

"अपनी कीमत पहचानना"

— To know one's own worth.

Tumhe apni kimat pehchanni hogi.

Inspirational

"मिट्टी की कीमत"

— As cheap as dirt or worthless.

Sone ke samne loha mitti ki kimat ka hai.

Metaphorical

Easily Confused

कीमत vs दाम (Daam)

Both mean price.

Daam is masculine, Kimat is feminine. Daam is more colloquial.

Achha daam vs Achhi kimat.

कीमत vs मूल्य (Mulya)

Both mean value/price.

Mulya is more formal/Sanskritized and masculine.

Sahi mulya vs Sahi kimat.

कीमत vs भाव (Bhaav)

Both relate to cost.

Bhaav refers to market rates/fluctuations.

Tamatar ka bhaav kya hai?

कीमत vs किस्त (Kist)

Sounds slightly similar.

Kist means 'installment' (part of a payment).

Gadi ki kist.

कीमत vs हिम्मत (Himat)

Phonetically similar to Kimat.

Himat means 'courage'.

Uski himmat dekho.

Sentence Patterns

[Object] की कीमत क्या है?

सेब की कीमत क्या है?

[Object] की कीमत [Amount] है।

दूध की कीमत पचास रुपये है।

क्या आप [Object] की कीमत कम कर सकते हैं?

क्या आप इस कमीज़ की कीमत कम कर सकते हैं?

किसी भी कीमत पर [Action] करना।

किसी भी कीमत पर मुझे वहाँ पहुँचना है।

[Abstract Noun] की कीमत चुकाना।

उसने अपनी आज़ादी की कीमत चुकाई।

[Concept] की कीमत पर [Result] प्राप्त करना।

पर्यावरण की कीमत पर विकास करना गलत है।

कीमतों में [Increase/Decrease] होना।

कीमतों में भारी गिरावट हुई है।

कीमत बहुत [Adjective] है।

कीमत बहुत ज़्यादा है।

Word Family

Nouns

कीमत (Price)

कीमती (Valuable - used as adj but also noun in some contexts)

बेकीमती (Worthlessness)

Verbs

कीमत लगाना (To price/appraise)

कीमत चुकाना (To pay the price)

Adjectives

कीमती (Valuable/Expensive)

बेकीमत (Priceless/Worthless depending on context)

दाम (Price)

मूल्य (Value)

लागत (Cost)

खर्च (Expense)

सस्ता (Cheap)

How to Use It

frequency

Extremely High; used daily in almost all contexts.

Common Mistakes

Iska kimat kya hai? → Iski kimat kya hai?
Kimat is feminine, so the possessive pronoun must be 'iski'.
Kimat badh raha hai. → Kimat badh rahi hai.
The verb must agree with the feminine gender of Kimat.
Bahut bada kimat. → Bahut badi kimat.
Adjectives must be feminine to match Kimat.
Using Kimat for rent. → Using Kiraya for rent.
Kimat is for purchase/value; Kiraya is for rent/fare.
Kimat kitna hai? → Kimat kya hai? / Kitne ki hai?
While 'kitna' is sometimes heard, 'kya hai' is more grammatically standard for 'what is the price'.

Tips

Gender Check

Always pair 'Kimat' with 'ki'. 'Is car ki kimat' is correct. 'Is car ka kimat' is a very common beginner mistake.

Market Tip

When bargaining, say 'Sahi kimat lagaiye' (Quote a fair price). It shows you know the market.

Formal vs Informal

Use 'Mulya' in your Hindi essays and 'Kimat' or 'Daam' when talking to friends or shopkeepers.

The 'T' Sound

Make sure the 't' at the end of 'Kimat' is soft and dental. Don't let it sound like the 't' in 'Table'.

At Any Cost

Memorize the phrase 'Kisi bhi kimat par'. It's very useful for expressing determination.

News Cues

Listen for 'Keemtein' in news headlines about the economy. It's almost always followed by 'badhi' (increased) or 'ghati' (decreased).

Plural Nasalization

Don't forget the dot (bindu) when writing 'कीमतें' to ensure the nasal 'n' sound at the end.

Priceless

To say something is priceless, use 'Anmol'. 'Iski koi kimat nahi hai' can sometimes mean it's worthless, so 'Anmol' is safer for high value.

Synonym Swap

If you forget if 'Kimat' is feminine, try using 'Daam' but remember to switch to masculine grammar!

Production Cost

If you are talking about how much it cost to *make* something, use 'Laagat' instead of 'Kimat'.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Key' (Ki) and a 'Mat'. You need a 'Key' to unlock the 'Mat' where the treasure's 'Price' is hidden. Ki-Mat.

Visual Association

Imagine a giant golden price tag hanging from a beautiful silk saree in an Indian bazaar. The tag has the word 'कीमत' written in bold red letters.

Word Web

Money Bazaar Value Sacrifice Gold Shopping Expensive Cheap

Challenge

Try to go through your day and label the 'Kimat' of five things in Hindi. For example: 'Coffee ki kimat', 'Bus ki kimat'.

Word Origin

Derived from the Arabic word 'Qimah' (قيمة), which means value, worth, or price. It entered Hindi through Persian during the Mughal era.

Original meaning: Value or worth of an object.

Afro-Asiatic (Arabic) -> Indo-Aryan (Hindi/Urdu).

Cultural Context

Be careful when using 'Kimat' for people; it can sound like you are commodifying them. Use 'Kadr' or 'Mulya' for human value instead.

English speakers might find it strange that 'price' has a gender. In English, price is purely transactional, but in Hindi, it carries more emotional weight.

The movie 'Kimat' (1998) starring Akshay Kumar. Iconic dialogue: 'Tum kya jaano ek chutki sindoor ki kimat?' (What do you know the value of a pinch of vermillion?) The song 'Kimat' from various Bollywood eras.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Shopping

Iski kimat kya hai?
Kimat kam kijiye.
Sahi kimat kya hai?
Kimat bahut zyada hai.

Business

Kimat nirdharan (Pricing)
Keemton mein badhotari
Lagat kimat
Bazaar kimat

Philosophy

Jeevan ki kimat
Vakt ki kimat
Dosti ki kimat
Aazadi ki kimat

News

Keemtein badh rahi hain
Sone ki kimat
Petrol ki kimat
Keemton par niyantran

Daily Chores

Doodh ki kimat
Sabzi ki kimat
Kiraye ki kimat (rare, usually kiraya is used)
Ticket ki kimat

Conversation Starters

"क्या आपको इस घर की कीमत पता है?"

"आज कल हर चीज़ की कीमत बढ़ रही है, है ना?"

"आपके शहर में पेट्रोल की क्या कीमत है?"

"क्या इस पुरानी घड़ी की कोई कीमत होगी?"

"सफलता की क्या कीमत चुकानी पड़ती है?"

Journal Prompts

आज आपने जो सबसे महंगी चीज़ खरीदी, उसकी कीमत और उपयोगिता के बारे में लिखें।

आपके जीवन में समय की क्या कीमत है? विस्तार से लिखें।

क्या आपको लगता है कि कुछ चीज़ें वास्तव में अनमोल होती हैं जिनकी कोई कीमत नहीं लगाई जा सकती?

एक ऐसी घटना के बारे में लिखें जब आपको अपनी किसी गलती की भारी कीमत चुकानी पड़ी।

अगर आपको दुनिया की हर चीज़ की कीमत तय करने का मौका मिले, तो आप सबसे ज़्यादा कीमत किस चीज़ की रखेंगे?

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

It is feminine. You should always use feminine modifiers like 'ki', 'achhi', and 'badh gayi'.

The most common way is 'Iski kimat kya hai?' or more casually 'Yeh kitne ka/ki hai?'

Kimat is feminine and neutral/formal. Daam is masculine and more informal. Both are widely understood.

Yes, like 'Vakt ki kimat' (Value of time). However, for 'appreciation' of a person, 'Kadr' is better.

The plural is 'Keemtein' (कीमतें). In the oblique case, it becomes 'Keemton' (कीमतों).

You can say 'Nishchit kimat' or 'Ek hi kimat'.

It has Arabic roots and is used in both Hindi and Urdu. It is a standard Hindustani word.

It literally means to pay the price, but idiomatically it means to suffer the consequences of an action.

You say 'Kimat badh rahi hai'.

No, for rent use 'Kiraya'. 'Kimat' is for the purchase price or value.