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Kitna? in English: How much? (कितना?)
How much?
Hindi (Devanagari)
कितना?
Hindi (English letters)
kitna?
कितना? (kitna?) can be expressed as “How much?” in English. For example: “How much are these tomatoes?”
“kitna?” kehna ho, to English mein “How much?” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Vegetable market
How much are these tomatoes?
ये टमाटर कितने के हैं?
ye tamaatar kitne ke hain?
How to pronounce “How much?”
Say it in English
how muhch
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 much?: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| How much? | कितना? kitna? The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| How much are these tomatoes? | ये टमाटर कितने के हैं? ye tamaatar kitne ke hain? Vegetable market | Vegetable market |
| How much will it cost to the airport? | एयरपोर्ट तक कितना लगेगा? airport tak kitna lagega? Taxi fare | Taxi fare |
Use “How much?” 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 much?” in English sentences
1. Vegetable market
How much are these tomatoes?
ये टमाटर कितने के हैं?
ye tamaatar kitne ke hain?
2. Taxi fare
How much will it cost to the airport?
एयरपोर्ट तक कितना लगेगा?
airport tak kitna lagega?
3. Waiting time
How much longer will it take?
और कितनी देर लगेगी?
aur kitni der lagegi?
Common mistakes with “How much?”
Instead of
How much is these tomatoes?
Say this
How much are these tomatoes?
Keep are with you or a plural subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
How much will to it cost to the airport?
Say this
How much will it cost to the airport?
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.
Buying fruit from a street cart
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How much are the mangoes?
Show Hindi meaning
आम कितने के हैं?
aam kitne ke hain?
You
How much will you charge for one kilo?
Show Hindi meaning
कितना देंगे एक किलो का?
kitna denge ek kilo ka?
Partner
Eighty rupees.
Show Hindi meaning
अस्सी रुपये।
assi rupaye.
You
Please reduce a bit — how much final?
Show Hindi meaning
थोड़ा कम कीजिए — कितना फ़ाइनल?
thoda kam kijiye — kitna final?
Your turn: use “How much?”
Say this in English: एयरपोर्ट तक कितना लगेगा? (airport tak kitna lagega?)
Reveal sample answer
How much will it cost to the airport?
एयरपोर्ट तक कितना लगेगा?
airport tak kitna lagega?
Compare your word order with “How much will it cost to the airport?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “How much?” in English
Kitna? ko English mein kya kehte hain?
कितना? (kitna?) can be expressed as “How much?” in English. For example: “How much are these tomatoes?”
What does “How much?” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “How much?” means कितना? (kitna?). The sentence “How much are these tomatoes?” shows it in context.
How do I use “How much?” in a sentence?
How much will it cost to the airport? Hindi meaning: एयरपोर्ट तक कितना लगेगा? (airport tak kitna lagega?). Use “How much?” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “How much?”?
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.
