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Kitne? in English: How many? (कितने?)
How many?
Hindi (Devanagari)
कितने?
Hindi (English letters)
kitne?
कितने? (kitne?) can be expressed as “How many?” in English. For example: “How many tickets?”
“kitne?” kehna ho, to English mein “How many?” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Ticket window
How many tickets?
टिकट कितने?
tikat kitne?
How to pronounce “How many?”
Say it in English
how ME-nee
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
How many?: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| How many? | कितने? kitne? The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| How many tickets? | टिकट कितने? tikat kitne? Ticket window | Ticket window |
| How many mangoes will you take? | आम कितने लोगे? aam kitne loge? Fruit cart | Fruit cart |
Use “How many?” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “How many?” in English sentences
1. Ticket window
How many tickets?
टिकट कितने?
tikat kitne?
2. Fruit cart
How many mangoes will you take?
आम कितने लोगे?
aam kitne loge?
3. Guest list
How many are coming this evening?
शाम को कितने आने वाले हैं?
shaam ko kitne aane vale hain?
Common mistakes with “How many?”
Instead of
How many mangoes will to you take?
Say this
How many mangoes will you take?
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Instead of
How many is coming this evening?
Say this
How many are coming this evening?
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Buying movie tickets
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Which show?
Show Hindi meaning
कौन सी शो?
kaun si show?
You
The seven o'clock — how many tickets?
Show Hindi meaning
सात वाली — टिकट कितने?
saat vali — tikat kitne?
Partner
There are four of us.
Show Hindi meaning
हम चार हैं।
ham chaar hain.
You
Okay — how much for four?
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, चार कितने हुए?
theek, chaar kitne hue?
Your turn: use “How many?”
Say this in English: आम कितने लोगे? (aam kitne loge?)
Reveal sample answer
How many mangoes will you take?
आम कितने लोगे?
aam kitne loge?
Compare your word order with “How many mangoes will you take?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “How many?” in English
Kitne? ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कितने? (kitne?) can be expressed as “How many?” in English. For example: “How many tickets?”
What does “How many?” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “How many?” means कितने? (kitne?). The sentence “How many tickets?” shows it in context.
How do I use “How many?” in a sentence?
How many mangoes will you take? Hindi meaning: आम कितने लोगे? (aam kitne loge?). Use “How many?” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “How many?”?
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
