Common Phrase
How much is this in Marathi is हे कितीचं? (he kitīchaṁ?). Market questions, price replies, and the bargaining opener every shopper needs.
How Much Is This in Marathi — हे कितीचं?
How much is this in Marathi is हे कितीचं? (he kitīchaṁ?) — 'this is of how much?'. Add किती पैसे झाले? at the counter and you are already bargaining.
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Quick Answer
| Marathi | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| हे कितीचं? | he kitīchaṁ? | How much is this? |
| किती झालं? | kitī jhālāṁ? | How much (did it come to)? |
| किंमत किती? | kīmat kitī? | What's the price? |
| किती पैसे? | kitī paise? | How many rupees? |
Say It Like a Local
| Marathi | Transliteration | English |
|---|---|---|
| खूप महाग आहे | khūp mahāg āhe | It's very expensive |
| थोडं कमी करा | thodaṁ kamī karā | Reduce it a little (bargain opener) |
| बारा रुपये झाले | bārā rupaye jhāle | It came to twelve rupees |
| उसटी करा | usaṭī karā | Round it down (the classic market ask) |
From the Curriculum
| Marathi | Transliteration | Meaning | Hindi |
|---|---|---|---|
| किती | kitī | how much / how many | Hindi: कितना |
| किंमत | kimmat | price | Hindi: कीमत |
| पैसे | paise | money | Hindi: पैसे |
याची किंमत किती? <button type="button" class="say" data-say="याची किंमत किती?" aria-label="Listen: याची किंमत किती?">🔊</button>
How much does this cost?
Common Mistakes
- ❌ कितने का? (Hindi) → ✅ कितीचं? (the Marathi market question)
- ❌ किती for 'very' → ✅ किती is a question word; 'very' is खूप
Tip: उसटी करा (drop the odd rupee) is the polite bargaining ritual at vegetable stalls — say it with a smile and it works surprisingly often.
FAQs
How do you ask the price in Marathi?
हे कितीचं? (he kitīchaṁ?) or किती झालं? (kitī jhālāṁ?) — both are natural market questions.
What is price in Marathi?
किंमत (kīmat). Money is पैसे (paise), and rupees are रुपये.
How do you bargain in Marathi?
Say खूप महाग आहे (too expensive), then थोडं कमी करा (reduce a little) — and finish with उसटी करा at the last odd rupee.