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How to Bargain in Hindi: 50+ Polite Phrases for Shopping

Retail Hindi Part 4 — How to Bargain in Hindi: 50+ Polite Phrases for Indian Markets
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Imagine you're exploring a colorful Indian market. You find a beautiful bag, ask the price, and hear:

दुकानदार: पंद्रह सौ रुपये।

Roman Hindi: Pandrah sau rupaye.

English: ₹1,500.

You like the bag, but you'd prefer to pay less. What should you say?

You could reply:

बहुत महँगा है। कुछ कम कीजिए।

Roman Hindi: Bahut mehenga hai. Kuchh kam kijiye.

English: It's very expensive. Please reduce the price a little.

Congratulations! You've just taken your first step toward bargaining in Hindi.

Whether you're traveling through India, living in an Indian city, exploring local bazaars, or learning Hindi to connect with Indian culture, knowing how to bargain politely can make shopping easier, more enjoyable, and more interactive.

In this complete guide, you'll learn more than 50 practical Hindi bargaining phrases, natural Roman Hindi pronunciation, realistic shopping conversations, number expressions, cultural etiquette, and interactive practice activities.

Everything is presented in Hindi (Devanagari), Roman Hindi, and English.

Let's turn your next shopping experience into a fun Hindi-learning adventure!

Quick Navigation

What is bargaining in Hindi?
Essential bargaining vocabulary
50+ useful Hindi bargaining phrases
How to negotiate a price step by step
Real-life shopping conversations
Hindi numbers and prices for bargaining
Bargaining etiquette in India
Common mistakes beginners should avoid
Interactive quizzes and speaking challenges
Frequently asked questions

1. What Is Bargaining in Hindi?

The Hindi word commonly used for bargaining or negotiating a price is मोलभाव (Mol-bhaav).

Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
*मोलभाव*	*Mol-bhaav*	*Bargaining*
*दाम*	*Daam*	*Price*
*कीमत*	*Keemat*	*Cost or price*
*सस्ता*	*Sasta*	*Inexpensive; cheap*
*महँगा*	*Mehenga*	*Expensive*
*छूट*	*Chhoot*	*Discount*
कम	*Kam*	*Less*
*ज़्यादा*	*Zyaada*	*More*
*आखिरी दाम*	*Aakhri daam*	*Final price*
*ठीक है*	*Theek hai*	*Okay*
*खरीदना*	*Khareedna*	*To buy*
*बेचना*	*Bechna*	*To sell*

Remember: Bargaining is not simply asking for the lowest price. It's a conversation in which the buyer and seller try to agree on a price that works for both.

In many traditional Indian street markets, tourist markets, and some independent shops, bargaining may be welcome. However, it isn't appropriate everywhere. Supermarkets, shopping malls, pharmacies, and stores with fixed-price policies generally expect customers to pay the displayed price.

Hindi prices and money vocabulary

2. The 10 Most Useful Hindi Bargaining Phrases

Start with these expressions if you're a complete beginner. You don't need to memorize all 50 phrases on your first day.

1. How much is this?

Hindi: यह कितने का है?

Roman Hindi: Yah kitne ka hai?

English: How much is this?

Use this when asking about a singular masculine item.

For a feminine item, you may hear:

Hindi: यह कितने की है?

Roman Hindi: Yah kitne ki hai?

English: How much is this?

For example, yeh kitne ki hai? can be used for a feminine noun such as saari (saree).

2. It's very expensive.

Hindi: यह बहुत महँगा है।

Roman Hindi: Yah bahut mehenga hai.

English: This is very expensive.

For a feminine item:

Hindi: यह बहुत महँगी है।

Roman Hindi: Yah bahut mehengi hai.

English: This is very expensive.

3. Please reduce the price a little.

Hindi: थोड़ा कम कीजिए।

Roman Hindi: Thoda kam kijiye.

English: Please reduce it a little.

This is a useful, polite way to begin negotiating.

4. What's your final price?

Hindi: आपका आखिरी दाम क्या है?

Roman Hindi: Aapka aakhri daam kya hai?

English: What's your final price?

This phrase helps you understand the seller's best offer.

5. Can you make it cheaper?

Hindi: क्या आप थोड़ा सस्ता कर सकते हैं?

Roman Hindi: Kya aap thoda sasta kar sakte hain?

English: Can you make it a little cheaper?

6. Can you give me a discount?

Hindi: क्या आप कुछ छूट दे सकते हैं?

Roman Hindi: Kya aap kuchh chhoot de sakte hain?

English: Can you give me a discount?

7. That's still too expensive.

Hindi: यह अभी भी बहुत महँगा है।

Roman Hindi: Yah abhi bhi bahut mehenga hai.

English: This is still too expensive.

8. I'll take it for ₹500.

Hindi: मैं इसे पाँच सौ रुपये में ले लूँगा।

Roman Hindi: Main ise paanch sau rupaye mein le loonga.

English: I'll take it for ₹500.

This is a masculine speaker's version. A feminine speaker can say:

Hindi: मैं इसे पाँच सौ रुपये में ले लूँगी।

Roman Hindi: Main ise paanch sau rupaye mein le loongi.

English: I'll take it for ₹500.

9. I'll think about it.

Hindi: मैं सोचकर बताऊँगा।

Roman Hindi: Main sochkar bataunga.

English: I'll think about it and let you know.

A feminine speaker can say Main sochkar bataungi.

10. Thank you, I'll look around.

Hindi: धन्यवाद, मैं और देखूँगा।

Roman Hindi: Dhanyavaad, main aur dekhunga.

English: Thank you, I'll look around some more.

A feminine speaker can say Dhanyavaad, main aur dekhungi.

Beginner tip: Learn the first five expressions before moving to longer sentences. Being able to ask the price, express surprise, and request a discount is already a useful start.

3. 50+ Hindi Bargaining Phrases for Real Shopping Situations

Use this phrasebook to build your confidence gradually. Each expression includes Hindi, Roman Hindi, and its English meaning.

A. Asking About Prices

No.	Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
1	*यह कितने का है?*	*Yah kitne ka hai?*	*How much is this?*
2	*यह कितने की है?*	*Yah kitne ki hai?*	*How much is this?*
3	*इसकी कीमत क्या है?*	*Iski keemat kya hai?*	*What is its price?*
4	*इसके दाम क्या हैं?*	*Iske daam kya hain?*	*What is its price?*
5	*एक किलो कितने का है?*	*Ek kilo kitne ka hai?*	*How much is one kilogram?*
6	*दो के कितने पैसे हैं?*	*Do ke kitne paise hain?*	*How much are two?*
7	*क्या यह आखिरी दाम है?*	*Kya yah aakhri daam hai?*	*Is this the final price?*
8	*क्या कुछ छूट मिलेगी?*	*Kya kuchh chhoot milegi?*	*Could I get a discount?*

Mini practice

Shopkeeper: इसके दाम पाँच सौ रुपये हैं।

Roman Hindi: Iske daam paanch sau rupaye hain.

English: It costs ₹500.

You: क्या कुछ छूट मिलेगी?

Roman Hindi: Kya kuchh chhoot milegi?

English: Could I get a discount?

B. Asking for a Lower Price

No.	Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
9	*थोड़ा कम कीजिए।*	*Thoda kam kijiye.*	*Please reduce it a little.*
10	*कुछ कम कर दीजिए।*	*Kuchh kam kar dijiye.*	*Please lower the price a little.*
11	*थोड़ा सस्ता कर दीजिए।*	*Thoda sasta kar dijiye.*	*Please make it a little cheaper.*
12	*क्या आप कम कर सकते हैं?*	*Kya aap kam kar sakte hain?*	*Can you lower the price?*
13	*कुछ छूट दे दीजिए।*	*Kuchh chhoot de dijiye.*	*Please give me a discount.*
14	*आखिरी दाम बताइए।*	*Aakhri daam bataiye.*	*Tell me your final price.*
15	*थोड़ा और कम हो सकता है?*	*Thoda aur kam ho sakta hai?*	*Can it be a little cheaper?*
16	*मेरा बजट पाँच सौ रुपये है।*	*Mera budget paanch sau rupaye hai.*	*My budget is ₹500.*

Cultural tip: A friendly request is usually more appropriate than a demand. Try thoda kam kijiye with a smile instead of insisting that the seller must reduce the price.

C. Making a Counteroffer

No.	Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
17	*मैं पाँच सौ रुपये दूँगा।*	*Main paanch sau rupaye doonga.*	*I'll pay ₹500.*
18	*पाँच सौ में दे दीजिए।*	*Paanch sau mein de dijiye.*	*Please sell it for ₹500.*
19	*पाँच सौ कर दीजिए।*	*Paanch sau kar dijiye.*	*Make it ₹500.*
20	*क्या छह सौ में मिल सकता है?*	*Kya chhe sau mein mil sakta hai?*	*Could I get it for ₹600?*
21	*इससे ज़्यादा नहीं दे सकता।*	*Isse zyaada nahin de sakta.*	*I can't pay more than this.*
22	*यह मेरा आखिरी ऑफर है।*	*Yah mera aakhri offer hai.*	*This is my final offer.*
23	*अगर दो लूँ, तो कितने के होंगे?*	*Agar do loon, to kitne ke honge?*	*If I buy two, how much will they cost?*
24	*दो लेने पर कुछ छूट मिलेगी?*	*Do lene par kuchh chhoot milegi?*	*Can I get a discount for buying two?*

For phrases 17 and 21, the forms shown are for a masculine speaker. A feminine speaker can use doongi and de sakti respectively.

D. Responding to the Seller

No.	Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
25	*यह बहुत महँगा है।*	*Yah bahut mehenga hai.*	*This is very expensive.*
26	*यह मेरे बजट से बाहर है।*	*Yah mere budget se baahar hai.*	*This is outside my budget.*
27	*दूसरे दुकानदार कम दाम बता रहे हैं।*	*Doosre dukandaar kam daam bata rahe hain.*	*Other shopkeepers are quoting lower prices.*
28	*कहीं और कम दाम में मिल रहा है।*	*Kahin aur kam daam mein mil raha hai.*	*It's available for less somewhere else.*
29	*मुझे थोड़ा समय दीजिए।*	*Mujhe thoda samay dijiye.*	*Please give me a little time.*
30	*मैं दूसरी दुकान भी देख लेता हूँ।*	*Main doosri dukaan bhi dekh leta hoon.*	*I'll check another shop too.*
31	*अभी नहीं, धन्यवाद।*	*Abhi nahin, dhanyavaad.*	*Not right now, thank you.*
32	*ठीक है, मैं ले लेता हूँ।*	*Theek hai, main le leta hoon.*	*Okay, I'll take it.*

Phrase 27 is useful only when it's true that you've received a lower quote elsewhere. Honest bargaining keeps the interaction respectful.

E. Bargaining at Fruit and Vegetable Stalls

No.	Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
33	*सेब कितने के हैं?*	*Seb kitne ke hain?*	*How much are the apples?*
34	*टमाटर कितने रुपये किलो हैं?*	*Tamatar kitne rupaye kilo hain?*	*How much are tomatoes per kilogram?*
35	*आधा किलो दे दीजिए।*	*Aadha kilo de dijiye.*	*Please give me half a kilogram.*
36	*एक किलो और दे दीजिए।*	*Ek kilo aur de dijiye.*	*Please give me one more kilogram.*
37	*थोड़ा ताज़ा माल दिखाइए।*	*Thoda taaza maal dikhaiye.*	*Please show me some fresher produce.*
38	*ये थोड़े महँगे हैं।*	*Ye thode mehange hain.*	*These are a little expensive.*
39	*कुल कितना हुआ?*	*Kul kitna hua?*	*How much is the total?*
40	*कुछ पैसे कम कर दीजिए।*	*Kuchh paise kam kar dijiye.*	*Please reduce the price a little.*

F. Ending the Negotiation Politely

No.	Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
41	*ठीक है, मंज़ूर है।*	*Theek hai, manzoor hai.*	*Okay, agreed.*
42	*ठीक है, मैं खरीदता हूँ।*	*Theek hai, main khareedta hoon.*	*Okay, I'll buy it.*
43	*मैं सोचकर आऊँगा।*	*Main sochkar aaunga.*	*I'll think about it and come back.*
44	*अभी नहीं खरीदूँगा।*	*Abhi nahin khareedoonga.*	*I won't buy it right now.*
45	*धन्यवाद, फिर कभी।*	*Dhanyavaad, phir kabhi.*	*Thank you, maybe another time.*
46	*कोई बात नहीं।*	*Koi baat nahin.*	*No problem.*
47	*आपका बहुत धन्यवाद।*	*Aapka bahut dhanyavaad.*	*Thank you very much.*
48	*रसीद दे दीजिए।*	*Raseed de dijiye.*	*Please give me the receipt.*

G. Useful Extra Expressions

No.	Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
49	*क्या यह अच्छी क्वालिटी का है?*	*Kya yah achchhi quality ka hai?*	*Is this good quality?*
50	*क्या इसकी गारंटी है?*	*Kya iski guarantee hai?*	*Does it come with a warranty or guarantee?*
51	*क्या यह नया है?*	*Kya yah naya hai?*	*Is this new?*
52	*क्या कार्ड चलेगा?*	*Kya card chalega?*	*Can I pay by card?*
53	*क्या UPI चलेगा?*	*Kya UPI chalega?*	*Can I pay by UPI?*
54	*क्या ऑनलाइन भुगतान कर सकते हैं?*	*Kya online bhugtaan kar sakte hain?*	*Can I pay online?*
55	*क्या पैक कर देंगे?*	*Kya pack kar denge?*	*Could you pack it?*
56	*क्या आप इसे बदल सकते हैं?*	*Kya aap ise badal sakte hain?*	*Can you exchange it?*

These extra phrases help you move beyond price negotiation and handle a complete shopping interaction.

Hindi phrases for shopping in India

4. How to Bargain in Hindi: A Simple Five-Step Method

You don't need advanced Hindi grammar to negotiate. Follow these five steps.

Step 1: Ask the price

Hindi: यह कितने का है?

Roman Hindi: Yah kitne ka hai?

English: How much is this?

Step 2: Listen carefully

Shopkeeper: एक हज़ार रुपये।

Roman Hindi: Ek hazaar rupaye.

English: ₹1,000.

You now know the asking price.

Step 3: Request a discount

Hindi: थोड़ा महँगा है। कुछ कम कीजिए।

Roman Hindi: Thoda mehenga hai. Kuchh kam kijiye.

English: It's a little expensive. Please reduce the price.

Step 4: Make a reasonable counteroffer

Hindi: सात सौ रुपये में दे दीजिए।

Roman Hindi: Saat sau rupaye mein de dijiye.

English: Please sell it for ₹700.

Your counteroffer is an example, not a rule. The appropriate amount depends on the item, quality, market, and seller's original price.

Step 5: Accept or walk away politely

If the seller agrees:

Hindi: ठीक है, मैं ले लेता हूँ।

Roman Hindi: Theek hai, main le leta hoon.

English: Okay, I'll take it.

If you don't agree:

Hindi: धन्यवाद, मैं और देखूँगा।

Roman Hindi: Dhanyavaad, main aur dekhunga.

English: Thank you, I'll look around some more.

A successful shopping interaction doesn't always end with a purchase. Communicating respectfully is also a success.

5. Three Real-Life Hindi Bargaining Conversations

Let's put the phrases into practice.

Conversation 1: Bargaining for a Bag

Situation: You're shopping at a local market and find a bag you like.

Customer: नमस्ते! यह बैग कितने का है?

Roman Hindi: Namaste! Yah bag kitne ka hai?

English: Hello! How much is this bag?

Shopkeeper: पंद्रह सौ रुपये।

Roman Hindi: Pandrah sau rupaye.

English: ₹1,500.

Customer: थोड़ा महँगा है। कुछ कम कीजिए।

Roman Hindi: Thoda mehenga hai. Kuchh kam kijiye.

English: It's a little expensive. Please reduce the price.

Shopkeeper: तेरह सौ रुपये दे दीजिए।

Roman Hindi: Terah sau rupaye de dijiye.

English: Pay ₹1,300.

Customer: बारह सौ में दे दीजिए।

Roman Hindi: Baarah sau mein de dijiye.

English: Please sell it for ₹1,200.

Shopkeeper: ठीक है, बारह सौ रुपये।

Roman Hindi: Theek hai, baarah sau rupaye.

English: Okay, ₹1,200.

Customer: ठीक है, मैं ले लेता हूँ। धन्यवाद!

Roman Hindi: Theek hai, main le leta hoon. Dhanyavaad!

English: Okay, I'll take it. Thank you!

What you learned: Asking a price, requesting a reduction, making a counteroffer, and accepting an offer.

Conversation 2: Buying Fruit

Situation: You want to buy one kilogram of apples.

Customer: नमस्ते! सेब कितने के हैं?

Roman Hindi: Namaste! Seb kitne ke hain?

English: Hello! How much are the apples?

Seller: दो सौ रुपये किलो।

Roman Hindi: Do sau rupaye kilo.

English: ₹200 per kilogram.

Customer: एक सौ साठ रुपये किलो में दे दीजिए।

Roman Hindi: Ek sau saath rupaye kilo mein de dijiye.

English: Please sell them for ₹160 per kilogram.

Seller: एक सौ अस्सी रुपये किलो।

Roman Hindi: Ek sau assi rupaye kilo.

English: ₹180 per kilogram.

Customer: ठीक है, एक किलो दे दीजिए।

Roman Hindi: Theek hai, ek kilo de dijiye.

English: Okay, please give me one kilogram.

Seller: और कुछ चाहिए?

Roman Hindi: Aur kuchh chahiye?

English: Would you like anything else?

Customer: नहीं, धन्यवाद।

Roman Hindi: Nahin, dhanyavaad.

English: No, thank you.

What you learned: Asking the price per kilogram and making a counteroffer.

Conversation 3: When the Seller Won't Reduce the Price

Situation: You're interested in a handmade item, but the seller says the price is fixed.

Customer: यह कितने का है?

Roman Hindi: Yah kitne ka hai?

English: How much is this?

Shopkeeper: आठ सौ रुपये।

Roman Hindi: Aath sau rupaye.

English: ₹800.

Customer: क्या कुछ छूट मिलेगी?

Roman Hindi: Kya kuchh chhoot milegi?

English: Could I get a discount?

Shopkeeper: माफ़ कीजिए, दाम तय है।

Roman Hindi: Maaf kijiye, daam tay hai.

English: Sorry, the price is fixed.

Customer: ठीक है, धन्यवाद। मैं सोचकर बताऊँगा।

Roman Hindi: Theek hai, dhanyavaad. Main sochkar bataunga.

English: Okay, thank you. I'll think about it and let you know.

What you learned: How to accept a seller's decision and end a negotiation politely.

How to ask for a discount in Hindi

6. Hindi Numbers You Need for Bargaining

One of the biggest challenges for Hindi learners is understanding prices when they're spoken quickly.

Learn these common numbers first.

Price	Hindi	Roman Hindi
*₹50*	*पचास रुपये*	*Pachaas rupaye*
*₹100*	*एक सौ रुपये*	*Ek sau rupaye*
*₹150*	*डेढ़ सौ रुपये*	*Dedh sau rupaye*
*₹200*	*दो सौ रुपये*	*Do sau rupaye*
*₹250*	*ढाई सौ रुपये*	*Dhai sau rupaye*
*₹300*	*तीन सौ रुपये*	*Teen sau rupaye*
*₹350*	*साढ़े तीन सौ रुपये*	*Saadhe teen sau rupaye*
*₹500*	*पाँच सौ रुपये*	*Paanch sau rupaye*
*₹750*	*सात सौ पचास रुपये*	*Saat sau pachaas rupaye*
*₹1,000*	*एक हज़ार रुपये*	*Ek hazaar rupaye*
*₹1,500*	*पंद्रह सौ रुपये*	*Pandrah sau rupaye*
*₹2,000*	*दो हज़ार रुपये*	*Do hazaar rupaye*

Three Number Expressions Worth Remembering

डेढ़ (Dedh) = one and a half

डेढ़ सौ — Dedh sau — 150
डेढ़ किलो — Dedh kilo — 1.5 kilograms

ढाई (Dhai) = two and a half

ढाई सौ — Dhai sau — 250
ढाई किलो — Dhai kilo — 2.5 kilograms

साढ़े (Saadhe) = half more than a whole number

साढ़े तीन सौ — Saadhe teen sau — 350
साढ़े चार सौ — Saadhe chaar sau — 450

These expressions are especially helpful when listening to everyday spoken Hindi.

Practice tip: Ask a friend to read out five prices in Hindi. Write down the amounts in numerals, then check your answers.

7. Bargaining Etiquette in India: What Beginners Should Know

Language is only one part of communication. Understanding when and how to bargain can make your experience more comfortable.

Do: Begin with a polite greeting

Hindi: नमस्ते!

Roman Hindi: Namaste!

English: Hello!

A friendly greeting is a simple way to begin a conversation.

Do: Ask instead of demanding

Try:

थोड़ा कम कीजिए।

Thoda kam kijiye.

Please reduce it a little.

This is generally more courteous than speaking as if the seller is required to lower the price.

Do: Check quality before negotiating

Look at the product, ask questions, and make sure you understand what you're buying.

Useful phrase:

क्या यह अच्छी क्वालिटी का है?

Kya yah achchhi quality ka hai?

Is this good quality?

Do: Compare prices fairly

You can check another shop to understand the typical price range. If you mention a competing price, make sure it's a genuine comparison of similar products and quality.

Do: Respect fixed prices

Some shops don't bargain. If a seller tells you that the price is fixed, accept the policy or decide whether you want to purchase the item.

Don't: Assume every seller is overcharging

Prices vary with quality, location, materials, and business costs. A higher price isn't automatically unfair.

Don't: Feel pressured to buy

If you aren't comfortable with the price, you can politely decline.

Hindi: धन्यवाद, अभी नहीं।

Roman Hindi: Dhanyavaad, abhi nahin.

English: Thank you, not right now.

Don't: Bargain aggressively over a tiny amount

Negotiation should remain friendly and proportionate. A respectful conversation is more valuable than turning every purchase into a confrontation.

Where is bargaining appropriate?

Shopping situation	General expectation
*Traditional street markets*	*Bargaining may be welcome*
*Some independent clothing shops*	*Policies vary*
*Souvenir and tourist markets*	*Bargaining may be possible*
*Supermarkets*	*Usually fixed prices*
*Shopping malls*	*Usually fixed prices*
*Pharmacies*	*Usually fixed prices*
*Online stores*	*Prices and discount policies vary*

These are general guidelines, not universal rules. Local customs and individual shop policies differ.

8. Common Hindi Bargaining Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake 1: Using the wrong word for an item

Hindi adjectives often change according to the grammatical gender of the noun.

For example:

यह बैग महँगा है। — Yah bag mehenga hai. — This bag is expensive.
यह साड़ी महँगी है। — Yah saari mehengi hai. — This saree is expensive.

You don't need to master every grammar rule before shopping, but learning common phrases as complete expressions will help.

Mistake 2: Confusing kam and mehenga

कम (Kam) — less
महँगा (Mehenga) — expensive

You can say:

थोड़ा कम कीजिए।

Thoda kam kijiye.

Please reduce it a little.

Or:

यह महँगा है।

Yah mehenga hai.

This is expensive.

Mistake 3: Forgetting dijiye for polite requests

Compare:

दो — Do — Give (informal or direct, depending on context)
दीजिए — Dijiye — Please give

For polite shopping requests, dijiye is generally a useful form.

Example:

एक किलो सेब दीजिए।

Ek kilo seb dijiye.

Please give me one kilogram of apples.

Mistake 4: Memorizing words without practicing complete sentences

Knowing daam means price is useful, but knowing how to ask Aakhri daam kya hai? is more practical.

Learn phrases in context, not as isolated vocabulary alone.

Mistake 5: Expecting one phrase to work for every situation

A phrase that works in a traditional market may feel unnecessary in a supermarket. Observe the situation, listen to the response, and adapt.

9. Interactive Hindi Bargaining Quiz

Test your understanding before moving on.

Question 1: What does “Aakhri daam kya hai?” mean?

A. Where is the shop?

B. What's your final price?

C. Can I pay by card?

D. What is your name?

Question 2: How do you politely ask for a discount?

A. Mujhe paani chahiye.

B. Main ghar ja raha hoon.

C. Kya kuchh chhoot milegi?

D. Aap kahaan rehte hain?

Question 3: What does “Dhai sau rupaye” mean?

A. ₹150

B. ₹200

C. ₹250

D. ₹500

Question 4: The seller says, “Daam tay hai.” What does this mean?

A. The price is fixed.

B. The price is free.

C. The price has doubled.

D. The shop is closed.

Question 5: What does “Kul kitna hua?” mean?

A. What colour is it?

B. How much is the total?

C. Where are the apples?

D. Can I return this?

Question 6: How can you politely say that you'll look around some more?

A. Thoda paani dijiye.

B. Bahut achchha hai.

C. Main aur dekhunga.

D. Kitne baje hain?

Question 7: What does “Dedh sau rupaye” mean?

A. ₹100

B. ₹150

C. ₹250

D. ₹350

Question 8: Which phrase means “Please sell it for ₹500”?

A. Paanch sau mein de dijiye.

B. Paanch sau kilo hai.

C. Paanch sau kahaan hai?

D. Paanch sau chahiye kya?

Check Your Answers

B — What's your final price?
C — Could I get a discount?
C — ₹250.
A — The price is fixed.
B — How much is the total?
C — I'll look around some more.
B — ₹150.
A — Please sell it for ₹500.

Your score:

8/8 — Excellent! You're building strong shopping Hindi skills.
6–7 correct — Great work! Review the phrases you missed.
4–5 correct — You're making progress; practice the dialogues aloud.
0–3 correct — Start with the 10 essential phrases and try again.

10. The 30-Second Hindi Bargaining Challenge

Ready to practice speaking?

Imagine that you're shopping for a shirt.

The seller asks ₹1,000.

Your goal is to negotiate politely and try to agree on ₹800.

Follow these prompts and speak aloud.

Step 1: Ask the price.

यह कितने का है?

Yah kitne ka hai?

How much is this?

Step 2: React to the price.

यह बहुत महँगा है।

Yah bahut mehenga hai.

This is very expensive.

Step 3: Request a discount.

कुछ कम कीजिए।

Kuchh kam kijiye.

Please reduce it a little.

Step 4: Make your offer.

आठ सौ रुपये में दे दीजिए।

Aath sau rupaye mein de dijiye.

Please sell it for ₹800.

Step 5: Respond politely.

If the seller agrees, say:

ठीक है, धन्यवाद!

Theek hai, dhanyavaad!

Okay, thank you!

If the seller doesn't agree, you can ask for their final price or politely decide not to purchase.

Challenge complete! 🎉 You've practiced asking, reacting, negotiating, and responding in Hindi.

How to bargain in Hindi

11. A Seven-Day Hindi Bargaining Practice Plan

You don't need to memorize this entire guide in one sitting. Follow this simple seven-day plan.

Day	Practice goal	What to do
*Day 1*	*Learn essential phrases*	*Practice the first 10 phrases aloud*
*Day 2*	*Ask about prices*	*Say five different price questions*
*Day 3*	*Learn numbers*	*Practice prices from ₹50 to ₹2,000*
*Day 4*	*Request discounts*	*Make five sample counteroffers*
*Day 5*	*Practice conversations*	*Read the bag and fruit dialogues aloud*
*Day 6*	*Learn cultural etiquette*	*Practice polite greetings and refusals*
*Day 7*	*Complete the challenge*	*Perform a full shopping role-play*

Daily goal: Spend just 5–10 minutes speaking aloud. Consistent practice is more useful than trying to memorize all the expressions at once.

12. Printable Hindi Bargaining Cheat Sheet

Save this section for your next practice session.

English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
*Hello*	*नमस्ते*	*Namaste*
*How much is this?*	*यह कितने का है?*	*Yah kitne ka hai?*
*It's expensive*	*यह महँगा है*	*Yah mehenga hai*
*Please reduce it*	*थोड़ा कम कीजिए*	*Thoda kam kijiye*
*Give me a discount*	*कुछ छूट दे दीजिए*	*Kuchh chhoot de dijiye*
*Final price?*	*आखिरी दाम क्या है?*	*Aakhri daam kya hai?*
*My budget is ₹500*	*मेरा बजट पाँच सौ रुपये है*	*Mera budget paanch sau rupaye hai*
*Make it ₹500*	*पाँच सौ कर दीजिए*	*Paanch sau kar dijiye*
*How much is the total?*	*कुल कितना हुआ?*	*Kul kitna hua?*
*Okay, agreed*	*ठीक है, मंज़ूर है*	*Theek hai, manzoor hai*
*I'll look around*	*मैं और देखूँगा*	*Main aur dekhunga*
*Thank you*	*धन्यवाद*	*Dhanyavaad*

Quick pronunciation reminder: Roman Hindi spellings are pronunciation guides, not a single universally standardized spelling system. You'll see variations such as pachhas/pachaas or mehnga/mehenga. Focus on recognizing the words and practicing them consistently.

How to negotiate prices in Hindi

13. Frequently Asked Questions About Bargaining in Hindi

1. How do you say bargaining in Hindi?

Bargaining is commonly called मोलभाव (Mol-bhaav). It refers to negotiating a price between a buyer and seller.

2. How do you ask for a discount in Hindi?

You can say:

क्या कुछ छूट मिलेगी?

Kya kuchh chhoot milegi?

Could I get a discount?

Another useful expression is:

कुछ छूट दे दीजिए।

Kuchh chhoot de dijiye.

Please give me a discount.

3. How do you ask “What's your final price?” in Hindi?

आपका आखिरी दाम क्या है?

Aapka aakhri daam kya hai?

What's your final price?

This phrase is useful when you want to know the seller's best offer.

4. Is bargaining common in India?

Bargaining is common in many traditional markets and some independent shops, but it isn't universal. Many organized retail stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, and shopping malls use fixed prices.

5. How much should I bargain in India?

There is no single percentage that works everywhere. Prices depend on the product, quality, location, and seller's pricing policy. Compare similar products, make a reasonable offer, and negotiate respectfully.

6. How do you say “It's too expensive” in Hindi?

यह बहुत महँगा है।

Yah bahut mehenga hai.

This is very expensive.

For a feminine item, you can say:

यह बहुत महँगी है।

Yah bahut mehengi hai.

7. How do you say “I'll take it” in Hindi?

A masculine speaker can say:

मैं इसे ले लूँगा।

Main ise le loonga.

A feminine speaker can say:

मैं इसे ले लूँगी।

Main ise le loongi.

Both mean “I'll take it.”

8. Can I bargain in English in Indian markets?

Yes, many sellers in tourist areas and larger cities understand some English, but this varies. Learning a few Hindi expressions can make communication easier and show interest in the local language.

9. What is the difference between daam and keemat?

Both refer to price or cost.

दाम (Daam): Commonly used in everyday price conversations.
कीमत (Keemat): A general word for price or value.

For example:

Iske daam kya hain? — What is its price?

Iski keemat kya hai? — What is its price?

10. Can beginners learn Hindi bargaining without reading Devanagari?

Yes. Roman Hindi helps beginners pronounce and practice phrases without knowing the Hindi script. Learning Devanagari alongside Roman Hindi can improve reading skills over time, but you can begin speaking with Roman Hindi.

11. How do I politely refuse a price in Hindi?

You can say:

धन्यवाद, अभी नहीं।

Dhanyavaad, abhi nahin.

Thank you, not right now.

Or:

धन्यवाद, मैं और देखूँगा।

Dhanyavaad, main aur dekhunga.

Thank you, I'll look around some more.

12. What should I learn after Hindi bargaining phrases?

Continue with Hindi shopping conversations, numbers, money vocabulary, payment expressions, and common market questions. Practicing these topics together will help you handle more complete shopping interactions.

14. Continue Your Retail Hindi Learning Journey

You've now learned how to ask prices, request discounts, make counteroffers, understand common number expressions, and end negotiations politely.

But bargaining is only one part of shopping in Hindi. To become more confident, connect these phrases with the vocabulary and number skills you've already studied.

Continue your learning journey with these related lessons:

Retail Hindi Part 1 — Complete Retail Hindi Guide

Learn the essential expressions needed for everyday shopping.

Retail Hindi Part 2 — 100+ Shopping Words & Phrases

Build your shopping vocabulary with useful words and expressions.

Retail Hindi Part 3 — Hindi Numbers for Shopping: Learn Prices, Money & Quantities

Practice prices, quantities, discounts, totals, and everyday number expressions.

Start with the basic Hindi number system.

Hindi Numbers Hub — Hindi Digits 0–9

Hindi Numbers Hub — Hindi Numbers 10–20

Build your number recognition and speaking confidence.

Final Thoughts: Shop Smarter, Speak Hindi with Confidence

Learning Hindi bargaining phrases is about much more than negotiating a lower price.

It's an opportunity to practice real conversations, understand everyday number expressions, and connect with people through language.

Start with three expressions:

यह कितने का है?

Yah kitne ka hai?

How much is this?

थोड़ा कम कीजिए।

Thoda kam kijiye.

Please reduce it a little.

धन्यवाद!

Dhanyavaad!

Thank you!

Practice them until they feel natural, then add a few more phrases each day. Remember that a friendly greeting, a reasonable offer, and respect for the seller can make a shopping conversation much more enjoyable.

Your next Hindi adventure starts with one simple question: “Yah kitne ka hai?”

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Hindi Numbers for Shopping: Prices, Money & Quantities

🛍️ Retail Hindi Part 3 — Hindi Numbers for Shopping: Learn Prices, Money & Quantities
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Hindi • Roman Hindi • English

introduction: Learn Hindi numbers for shopping, prices, money, discounts, and quantities with easy pronunciation, practical examples, real-life dialogues, quizzes, and speaking exercises. This beginner-friendly guide helps you understand Indian rupees, ask how much something costs, count products, and shop confidently in Hindi.

Imagine walking through a colorful Indian market. 🍎 Fresh mangoes are piled high, shopkeepers are calling out prices, and beautiful clothes fill the stalls. You find something you love—but then the shopkeeper tells you the price in Hindi!

Hindi numbers for shopping

Would you understand पाँच सौ रुपये (paanch sau rupaye)?

It means 500 rupees.

Knowing just a few Hindi numbers can transform your shopping experience from confusing to exciting. Whether you are visiting India, learning Hindi for travel, living in a Hindi-speaking community, or simply exploring a new language, this lesson will help you understand prices and quantities in everyday situations.

Let's make shopping in Hindi easy, practical, and fun! 🎯

What You Will Learn

By the end of this lesson, you will know how to:

Count and recognize useful Hindi numbers.
Ask prices in Hindi and understand common answers.
Talk about rupees, discounts, and total costs.
Order quantities such as 250 grams, half a kilo, or two packets.
Understand prices from ₹10 to ₹10,000 and beyond.
Use polite Hindi phrases while shopping.
Practice through dialogues, quizzes, and speaking challenges.

1. 🔢 Essential Hindi Numbers for Shopping

The first step to shopping confidently is learning the numbers you will hear most often.

Number	Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
1	एक	Ek	*One*
2	दो	Do	*Two*
3	*तीन*	*Teen*	*Three*
4	*चार*	*Chaar*	*Four*
5	*पाँच*	*Paanch*	*Five*
6	छह	*Chhah / Chhe*	*Six*
7	*सात*	*Saat*	*Seven*
8	आठ	*Aath*	*Eight*
9	नौ	*Nau*	*Nine*
10	दस	*Das*	*Ten*
11	*ग्यारह*	*Gyaarah*	*Eleven*
12	*बारह*	*Baarah*	*Twelve*
13	*तेरह*	*Terah*	*Thirteen*
14	*चौदह*	*Chaudah*	*Fourteen*
15	*पंद्रह*	*Pandrah*	*Fifteen*
16	*सोलह*	*Solah*	*Sixteen*
17	*सत्रह*	*Satrah*	*Seventeen*
18	*अठारह*	*Athaarah*	*Eighteen*
19	*उन्नीस*	*Unnees*	*Nineteen*
20	*बीस*	*Bees*	*Twenty*

Learning tip: Hindi number names between 1 and 100 are often irregular, so learn the most useful ones through repetition and real shopping examples rather than relying on English-style number patterns.

Numbers you will hear when shopping

Number	Hindi	Roman Hindi	English
30	*तीस*	*Tees*	*Thirty*
40	*चालीस*	*Chaalees*	*Forty*
50	*पचास*	*Pachaas*	*Fifty*
60	*साठ*	*Saath*	*Sixty*
70	*सत्तर*	*Sattar*	*Seventy*
80	*अस्सी*	*Assee*	*Eighty*
90	*नब्बे*	*Nabbe*	*Ninety*
*100*	सौ	*Sau*	*One hundred*
*200*	*दो सौ*	*Do sau*	*Two hundred*
*500*	*पाँच सौ*	*Paanch sau*	*Five hundred*
*1,000*	*एक हज़ार*	*Ek hazaar*	*One thousand*
*5,000*	*पाँच हज़ार*	*Paanch hazaar*	*Five thousand*
*10,000*	*दस हज़ार*	*Das hazaar*	*Ten thousand*

💡 Real-life examples

₹20 — बीस रुपये (Bees rupaye) — Twenty rupees
₹50 — पचास रुपये (Pachaas rupaye) — Fifty rupees
₹100 — सौ रुपये (Sau rupaye) — One hundred rupees
₹500 — पाँच सौ रुपये (Paanch sau rupaye) — Five hundred rupees
₹1,000 — एक हज़ार रुपये (Ek hazaar rupaye) — One thousand rupees

Remember: In everyday Hindi, रुपये (rupaye) is commonly used for rupees. You will also see prices written with the ₹ symbol, such as ₹250.

2. 💰 How to Ask “How Much Does It Cost?” in Hindi

This is one of the most useful questions you can learn before visiting a market or shop in India.

Essential price questions

English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
*How much is this?*	*यह कितने का है?*	*Yeh kitne ka hai?*
*How much is this? (feminine noun)*	*यह कितने की है?*	*Yeh kitne ki hai?*
*What is the price?*	*क्या दाम है?*	*Kya daam hai?*
*How much is one kilo?*	*एक किलो कितने का है?*	*Ek kilo kitne ka hai?*
*How much altogether?*	*कुल कितना हुआ?*	*Kul kitna hua?*
*Is this the final price?*	*क्या यह आख़िरी दाम है?*	*Kya yeh aakhri daam hai?*
*Is there a discount?*	*क्या कोई छूट है?*	*Kya koi chhoot hai?*
*Can you reduce the price a little?*	*थोड़ा कम कीजिए।*	*Thoda kam kijiye.*

🛒 Mini conversation: Asking the price

Customer: यह कितने का है?
Yeh kitne ka hai?
How much is this?

Shopkeeper: यह दो सौ रुपये का है।
Yeh do sau rupaye ka hai.
This costs 200 rupees.

Customer: क्या कुछ छूट मिलेगी?
Kya kuchh chhoot milegi?
Can I get a discount?

Shopkeeper: मैं आपको दस प्रतिशत छूट दे सकता हूँ।
Main aapko das pratishat chhoot de sakta hoon.
I can give you a ten percent discount.

Customer: धन्यवाद!
Dhanyavaad!
Thank you!

⭐ Grammar tip: Ka, ki, and ke

You may notice that the Hindi price question changes depending on the item.

कितने का (kitne ka): Commonly used with masculine singular items.
कितने की (kitne ki): Commonly used with feminine singular items.
कितने के (kitne ke): Commonly used with masculine plural items.

For example:

यह बैग कितने का है? — Yeh bag kitne ka hai? — How much is this bag?
यह किताब कितने की है? — Yeh kitaab kitne ki hai? — How much is this book?
ये जूते कितने के हैं? — Yeh joote kitne ke hain? — How much are these shoes?

Do not worry if this feels difficult at first. Learn each phrase as a complete expression, and the grammar will gradually become familiar.

3. 💵 Hindi Money Vocabulary Every Shopper Needs

Shopping is easier when you know the words used for payment, prices, and change.

English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
*Money*	*पैसा / पैसे*	*Paisa / Paise*
*Rupees*	*रुपये*	*Rupaye*
*Price*	*कीमत*	*Keemat*
*Rate*	*रेट*	*Rate*
*Discount*	*छूट*	*Chhoot*
*Cheap / inexpensive*	*सस्ता*	*Sasta*
*Expensive*	*महँगा*	*Mehnga*
*Cash*	*नकद*	*Nakad*
*Coin*	*सिक्का*	*Sikka*
*Change / small money*	*छुट्टे पैसे*	*Chhutte paise*
*Bill*	*बिल*	*Bill*
*Receipt*	*रसीद*	*Raseed*
*Total*	*कुल*	*Kul*
*Payment*	*भुगतान*	*Bhugtaan*
*Wallet*	*बटुआ*	*Batua*
*Free of charge*	*मुफ़्त*	*Muft*

Useful money phrases

1. Do you have change?

क्या आपके पास छुट्टे पैसे हैं?
Kya aapke paas chhutte paise hain?

2. Please give me the bill.

बिल दीजिए।
Bill dijiye.

3. Can I pay by card?

क्या मैं कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता/सकती हूँ?
Kya main card se bhugtaan kar sakta/sakti hoon?

4. Can I pay by UPI?

क्या मैं UPI से भुगतान कर सकता/सकती हूँ?
Kya main UPI se bhugtaan kar sakta/sakti hoon?

5. I will pay in cash.

मैं नकद भुगतान करूँगा/करूँगी।
Main nakad bhugtaan karoonga/karoongi.

6. Please check the total.

कृपया कुल रकम जाँच लीजिए।
Kripya kul rakam jaanch lijiye.

Pronunciation note: In the last two examples, sakta and karoonga are masculine forms, while sakti and karoongi are feminine forms.

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4. ⚖️ Hindi Numbers for Quantities, Weights, and Measurements

Numbers are not just for prices. You also need them to buy groceries, fruits, vegetables, spices, snacks, and other everyday products.

Common shopping quantities

English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
*One kilo*	*एक किलो*	*Ek kilo*
*Half a kilo*	*आधा किलो*	*Aadha kilo*
*One and a half kilos*	*डेढ़ किलो*	*Derh kilo*
*Two and a half kilos*	*ढाई किलो*	*Dhai kilo*
*100 grams*	*सौ ग्राम*	*Sau gram*
*250 grams*	*ढाई सौ ग्राम*	*Dhai sau gram*
*500 grams*	*पाँच सौ ग्राम*	*Paanch sau gram*
*One liter*	*एक लीटर*	*Ek liter*
*Two liters*	*दो लीटर*	*Do liter*
*One piece*	*एक पीस*	*Ek piece*
*Two pieces*	*दो पीस*	*Do piece*
*One packet*	*एक पैकेट*	*Ek packet*
*Two packets*	*दो पैकेट*	*Do packet*
*One dozen*	*एक दर्जन*	*Ek darjan*
*A little*	*थोड़ा सा*	*Thoda sa*
*More*	और	*Aur*
*Less*	कम	*Kam*

🍎 Example: Buying fruit

Suppose you are at a fruit stall and want to buy mangoes.

Customer: मुझे एक किलो आम चाहिए।
Mujhe ek kilo aam chahiye.
I want one kilo of mangoes.

Seller: और कुछ चाहिए?
Aur kuchh chahiye?
Would you like anything else?

Customer: आधा किलो केले भी दीजिए।
Aadha kilo kele bhi dijiye.
Please give me half a kilo of bananas too.

Seller: ठीक है।
Theek hai.
All right.

Customer: कुल कितना हुआ?
Kul kitna hua?
How much is the total?

This short dialogue teaches you quantities, polite requests, and how to ask for the total in one practical exercise.

🧠 Quick quantity challenge

Can you understand these requests?

दो किलो आलू — Do kilo aloo — Two kilos of potatoes
आधा किलो टमाटर — Aadha kilo tamatar — Half a kilo of tomatoes
दो लीटर दूध — Do liter doodh — Two liters of milk
तीन पैकेट बिस्कुट — Teen packet biscuit — Three packets of biscuits

Try saying each phrase aloud three times.

5. 🧾 Understanding Shopping Prices in Hindi

Let's connect numbers with real shopping situations.

Price	Hindi	Roman Hindi
*₹25*	*पच्चीस रुपये*	*Pachchees rupaye*
*₹75*	*पचहत्तर रुपये*	*Pachhattar rupaye*
*₹150*	*एक सौ पचास रुपये*	*Ek sau pachaas rupaye*
*₹250*	*दो सौ पचास रुपये*	*Do sau pachaas rupaye*
*₹750*	*सात सौ पचास रुपये*	*Saat sau pachaas rupaye*
*₹1,500*	*एक हज़ार पाँच सौ रुपये*	*Ek hazaar paanch sau rupaye*
*₹2,000*	*दो हज़ार रुपये*	*Do hazaar rupaye*
*₹5,000*	*पाँच हज़ार रुपये*	*Paanch hazaar rupaye*
*₹10,000*	*दस हज़ार रुपये*	*Das hazaar rupaye*

These are common ways to express the amounts in Hindi. In fast everyday conversation, speakers may use shorter forms or mix Hindi and English number words.

Important: Learn Indian number formatting

In India, large amounts are often written using lakhs and crores.

Amount	Hindi	Roman Hindi
*1,000*	*एक हज़ार*	*Ek hazaar*
*10,000*	*दस हज़ार*	*Das hazaar*
*1,00,000*	*एक लाख*	*Ek lakh*
*10,00,000*	*दस लाख*	*Das lakh*
*1,00,00,000*	*एक करोड़*	*Ek crore*

Remember these two important numbers:

1 lakh = 100,000
1 crore = 10,000,000

For example, ₹1,50,000 is one lakh fifty thousand rupees. Recognizing this format helps when shopping for expensive products, comparing property prices, or reading Indian advertisements.

6. 🧮 How to Calculate a Shopping Total in Hindi

Imagine you buy three items:

A notebook costs ₹40.
A pen costs ₹20.
A water bottle costs ₹100.

Your total is:

₹40 + ₹20 + ₹100 = ₹160.

You can ask the shopkeeper:

कुल कितना हुआ?
Kul kitna hua?
How much is the total?

The shopkeeper might reply:

एक सौ साठ रुपये।
Ek sau saath rupaye.
160 rupees.

More practical examples

Example 1: Two items

One book costs ₹150. You buy two books.

150 × 2 = ₹300.

Hindi: तीन सौ रुपये।
Roman Hindi: Teen sau rupaye.
English: Three hundred rupees.

Example 2: A discount

A shirt costs ₹500. The shop offers a ₹50 discount.

₹500 − ₹50 = ₹450.

Hindi: चार सौ पचास रुपये।
Roman Hindi: Chaar sau pachaas rupaye.
English: Four hundred fifty rupees.

Example 3: Buying several products

You buy fruit for ₹120 and vegetables for ₹80.

₹120 + ₹80 = ₹200.

Hindi: दो सौ रुपये।
Roman Hindi: Do sau rupaye.
English: Two hundred rupees.

Practicing simple calculations helps you recognize numbers faster when a shopkeeper tells you the price.

Hindi quantities and measurements

7. 🏷️ Hindi Phrases for Discounts and Bargaining

In many traditional markets and independent stalls in India, friendly bargaining may be acceptable. However, bargaining is generally inappropriate in fixed-price supermarkets, pharmacies, malls, and many branded stores.

Here are polite phrases you can use when negotiation is appropriate.

English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
*This is expensive.*	*यह महँगा है।*	*Yeh mehnga hai.*
*It is too expensive.*	*यह बहुत महँगा है।*	*Yeh bahut mehnga hai.*
*Please reduce the price a little.*	*थोड़ा कम कीजिए।*	*Thoda kam kijiye.*
*What is your final price?*	*आख़िरी दाम क्या है?*	*Aakhri daam kya hai?*
*Can you give me a discount?*	*क्या आप छूट दे सकते हैं?*	*Kya aap chhoot de sakte hain?*
*Can you make it cheaper?*	*क्या आप इसे थोड़ा सस्ता कर सकते हैं?*	*Kya aap ise thoda sasta kar sakte hain?*
*I will pay ₹100.*	*मैं सौ रुपये दूँगा/दूँगी।*	*Main sau rupaye doonga/doongi.*
*That is fine.*	*ठीक है।*	*Theek hai.*
*I will take it.*	*मैं यह ले लूँगा/लूँगी।*	*Main yeh le loonga/loongi.*
*No, thank you.*	*नहीं, धन्यवाद।*	*Nahin, dhanyavaad.*

🎭 Real-life bargaining dialogue

Customer: यह बैग कितने का है?
Yeh bag kitne ka hai?
How much is this bag?

Shopkeeper: पाँच सौ रुपये।
Paanch sau rupaye.
Five hundred rupees.

Customer: यह थोड़ा महँगा है।
Yeh thoda mehnga hai.
This is a little expensive.

Shopkeeper: आप कितने रुपये देना चाहेंगे?
Aap kitne rupaye dena chahenge?
How much would you like to pay?

Customer: चार सौ रुपये।
Chaar sau rupaye.
Four hundred rupees.

Shopkeeper: ठीक है, चार सौ पचास रुपये दे दीजिए।
Theek hai, chaar sau pachaas rupaye de dijiye.
All right, please pay 450 rupees.

Customer: ठीक है, धन्यवाद!
Theek hai, dhanyavaad!
All right, thank you!

Notice how the customer negotiates politely instead of arguing. A friendly tone makes the interaction more comfortable for everyone.

8. 🛍️ Shopping Vocabulary by Store Type

Learn these useful words to make your Hindi more practical.

English	Hindi	Roman Hindi
*Shop*	*दुकान*	*Dukaan*
*Market*	*बाज़ार*	*Baazaar*
*Shopkeeper*	*दुकानदार*	*Dukandaar*
*Customer*	*ग्राहक*	*Graahak*
*Vegetables*	*सब्ज़ियाँ*	*Sabziyaan*
*Fruits*	फल	*Phal*
*Clothes*	*कपड़े*	*Kapde*
*Shoes*	*जूते*	*Joote*
*Book*	*किताब*	*Kitaab*
*Bag*	*बैग*	*Bag*
*Milk*	*दूध*	*Doodh*
*Rice*	*चावल*	*Chaawal*
*Sugar*	*चीनी*	*Cheeni*
*Oil*	*तेल*	*Tel*
*Water*	*पानी*	*Paani*

Put the vocabulary into sentences

मुझे फल चाहिए। — Mujhe phal chahiye. — I want fruit.
मुझे नए जूते चाहिए। — Mujhe naye joote chahiye. — I want new shoes.
मुझे एक किताब चाहिए। — Mujhe ek kitaab chahiye. — I want a book.
एक किलो चावल दीजिए। — Ek kilo chaawal dijiye. — Please give me one kilo of rice.

Pro tip: The phrase मुझे ___ चाहिए (Mujhe ___ chahiye) means “I want/need ___.” Replace the blank with almost any product, quantity, or item you want to request.

9. 🎯 Everyday Shopping Challenges

Let's make your Hindi practice feel like a real adventure!

Challenge 1: The ₹100 budget

You have ₹100 to spend. A notebook costs ₹40 and a pen costs ₹20.

How much money will you have left if you buy both?

Total spent: ₹40 + ₹20 = ₹60.
Money left: ₹100 − ₹60 = ₹40.

Practice saying:

मेरे पास चालीस रुपये बचे हैं।
Mere paas chaalees rupaye bache hain.
I have forty rupees left.

Challenge 2: The fruit market

You want two kilos of apples.

Say:

मुझे दो किलो सेब चाहिए।
Mujhe do kilo seb chahiye.
I want two kilos of apples.

Now ask the price:

दो किलो सेब कितने के हैं?
Do kilo seb kitne ke hain?
How much are two kilos of apples?

Challenge 3: The discount test

A bag costs ₹800. The seller offers a ₹100 discount.

What is the final price?

Answer: ₹700.

Hindi: सात सौ रुपये।
Roman Hindi: Saat sau rupaye.

Challenge 4: The polite payment test

You have finished shopping. Ask the shopkeeper for the bill.

बिल दीजिए, कृपया।
Bill dijiye, kripya.
Please give me the bill.

Try these challenges without looking at the answers. Repeat them until the Hindi phrases come naturally.

10. 🧠 Hindi Shopping Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Choose the correct answer for each question. Answers are provided after the quiz so you can test yourself first.

Hindi prices and money vocabulary

Question 1: What does “पचास रुपये” mean?

A. 15 rupees
B. 50 rupees
C. 500 rupees
D. 5 rupees

Question 2: How do you ask “How much is this?” in Hindi?

A. आपका नाम क्या है?
B. आप कहाँ रहते हैं?
C. यह कितने का है?
D. मुझे पानी चाहिए।

Question 3: What does “आधा किलो” mean?

A. One kilo
B. Half a kilo
C. Two kilos
D. One liter

Question 4: What is the Hindi word for discount?

A. दुकान
B. रसीद
C. छूट
D. सिक्का

Question 5: What does “एक हज़ार रुपये” mean?

A. 100 rupees
B. 500 rupees
C. 1,000 rupees
D. 10,000 rupees

Question 6: How do you politely ask a seller to reduce the price?

A. थोड़ा कम कीजिए।
B. पानी कहाँ है?
C. मेरा नाम राहुल है।
D. शुभ रात्रि।

Question 7: What does “कुल कितना हुआ?” mean?

A. What is your name?
B. How much altogether?
C. Where is the market?
D. What time is it?

Question 8: You buy two items for ₹100 each. What is the total?

A. ₹100
B. ₹150
C. ₹200
D. ₹300

Question 9: What does “एक लाख” mean?

A. 1,000
B. 10,000
C. 100,000
D. 1,000,000

Question 10: How do you say “Please give me one kilo of potatoes”?

A. मुझे एक किलो आलू दीजिए।
B. मुझे एक किताब चाहिए।
C. यह कितने का है?
D. धन्यवाद।

✅ Quiz Answers

B — 50 rupees
C — Yeh kitne ka hai?
B — Half a kilo
C — Chhoot
C — 1,000 rupees
A — Thoda kam kijiye.
B — How much altogether?
C — ₹200
C — 100,000
A — Mujhe ek kilo aloo dijiye.

Your score:

9–10 correct: 🌟 Shopping Hindi Star!
7–8 correct: 🎉 Excellent progress!
5–6 correct: 👍 You're building useful skills.
0–4 correct: 📚 Review the examples and try again.

11. 🗣️ Speaking Practice: Become a Confident Hindi Shopper

Reading Hindi is helpful, but speaking aloud helps you prepare for real conversations.

Use this five-minute daily routine.

Minute 1 — Number practice

Say aloud:

Das, bees, tees, chaalees, pachaas, sau, do sau, paanch sau, ek hazaar.

10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000.

Minute 2 — Price questions

Practice these three sentences:

यह कितने का है? — Yeh kitne ka hai?
इसकी कीमत क्या है? — Iski keemat kya hai?
कुल कितना हुआ? — Kul kitna hua?

Minute 3 — Quantity requests

Imagine buying vegetables:

एक किलो आलू दीजिए। — Ek kilo aloo dijiye.
आधा किलो टमाटर दीजिए। — Aadha kilo tamatar dijiye.
दो किलो प्याज़ दीजिए। — Do kilo pyaaz dijiye.

Minute 4 — Payment practice

बिल दीजिए। — Bill dijiye.
क्या कार्ड चलेगा? — Kya card chalega?
क्या UPI चलेगा? — Kya UPI chalega?

Minute 5 — Role-play

Pretend you are the customer and answer these questions aloud:

दुकानदार: आपको क्या चाहिए? (Dukandaar: Aapko kya chahiye?) — What do you need?
दुकानदार: कितनी मात्रा चाहिए? (Dukandaar: Kitni maatra chahiye?) — What quantity do you need?
दुकानदार: कुल कितना हुआ, पता है? (Dukandaar: Kul kitna hua, pata hai?) — Do you know the total?

Create your own answers using the vocabulary from this lesson.

12. 🌍 Cultural Tips for Shopping in India

Understanding the language is only one part of a successful shopping experience. These simple tips will help you feel more comfortable.

1. Use polite language.
Use dijiye (दीजिए) when asking a seller to give you something. It is generally more respectful than a blunt command.

2. Confirm the price before buying.
Ask Yeh kitne ka hai? and repeat the amount if you are unsure.

3. Bargain in the right places.
Negotiation may be normal in some street markets and independent stalls, but many stores have fixed prices.

4. Know your quantities.
Learn gram, kilo, and liter to make sure you receive the amount you want.

5. Understand payment options.
Cash, cards, and UPI digital payments may be available depending on the seller. Ask Kya card chalega? or Kya UPI chalega? before paying.

6. Check the final total.
Ask Kul kitna hua? to confirm the amount before you pay.

7. Be patient with yourself.
You do not need perfect Hindi to communicate. A few clear words, a polite smile, and a willingness to practice can make shopping much easier.

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13. Frequently Asked Questions About Hindi Numbers for Shopping

1. How do you ask “How much does it cost?” in Hindi?

Say यह कितने का है? (Yeh kitne ka hai?) for a masculine singular item. For a feminine singular item, you can say यह कितने की है? (Yeh kitne ki hai?).

2. How do you say 100 rupees in Hindi?

100 rupees is सौ रुपये (Sau rupaye).

3. How do you say 500 rupees in Hindi?

500 rupees is पाँच सौ रुपये (Paanch sau rupaye).

4. How do you say 1,000 rupees in Hindi?

1,000 rupees is एक हज़ार रुपये (Ek hazaar rupaye).

5. How do you ask for a discount in Hindi?

Say क्या कोई छूट है? (Kya koi chhoot hai?), which means “Is there a discount?” You can also say थोड़ा कम कीजिए (Thoda kam kijiye), meaning “Please reduce the price a little.”

6. How do you say “half a kilo” in Hindi?

Say आधा किलो (Aadha kilo). For example, aadha kilo seb means half a kilo of apples.

7. How do you ask for the total price in Hindi?

Say कुल कितना हुआ? (Kul kitna hua?), meaning “How much is the total?”

8. Is Hindi number pronunciation difficult for beginners?

It can take practice because many Hindi number names are irregular. Start with 1–20, then learn common tens and amounts such as 50, 100, 500, and 1,000.

9. What is the difference between lakh and crore?

One lakh equals 100,000, while one crore equals 10,000,000. These terms are commonly used for large amounts in India.

10. Can I shop in India if I know only basic Hindi?

Yes. Learning simple phrases for prices, quantities, directions, and payment can help you handle many everyday situations. English may also be understood in some shops, especially in tourist areas, but this varies by location.

11. How do I say “Please give me two kilos” in Hindi?

Say मुझे दो किलो दीजिए (Mujhe do kilo dijiye). For clarity, name the product too—for example, Mujhe do kilo aam dijiye, meaning “Please give me two kilos of mangoes.”

12. What is the best way to remember Hindi shopping numbers?

Practice with realistic prices, read price tags aloud, make imaginary shopping lists, and repeat short dialogues. A few minutes of regular practice is more useful than trying to memorize every number in one sitting.

14. 🚀 Your Hindi Shopping Mission

You are now ready to try a mini shopping adventure!

Imagine that you are visiting a local market. Your mission is to:

Buy one kilo of apples.
Ask how much they cost.
Buy two packets of biscuits.
Calculate the total.
Ask for a discount politely if appropriate.
Pay and thank the seller.

Try to complete the entire conversation in Hindi, using Roman Hindi if you are still learning the Devanagari script.

Here is your final cheat sheet:

Your goal	Hindi	Roman Hindi
*Ask the price*	*यह कितने का है?*	*Yeh kitne ka hai?*
*Ask for a quantity*	*एक किलो दीजिए।*	*Ek kilo dijiye.*
*Ask for a discount*	*क्या कोई छूट है?*	*Kya koi chhoot hai?*
*Ask for the total*	*कुल कितना हुआ?*	*Kul kitna hua?*
*Ask for the bill*	*बिल दीजिए।*	*Bill dijiye.*
*Say thank you*	*धन्यवाद।*	*Dhanyavaad.*

🎉 Final Thoughts: Learn Hindi Through Real Life

Learning Hindi numbers is much more than memorizing words. It gives you the confidence to understand prices, buy the things you need, ask useful questions, and connect with people through everyday conversations.

Start small. Learn ten useful numbers today, practice three shopping phrases tomorrow, and try a complete conversation when you feel ready.

Remember: Hindi • Roman Hindi • English — learn it, speak it, use it!

Keep learning with Learn Hindi Effortlessly 📚, and continue your journey through our Retail Hindi series.

Coming next: Retail Hindi Part 4 — Bargaining in Hindi: Negotiate Prices Politely and Shop with Confidence.

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Aap bahut achchha kar rahe hain!
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How to Bargain in Hindi: 50+ Polite Phrases for Shopping

Retail Hindi Part 4 — How to Bargain in Hindi: 50+ Polite Phrases for Indian MarketsLearn Hindi • Roman Hindi • English

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1. What Is Bargaining in Hindi?

2. The 10 Most Useful Hindi Bargaining Phrases

1. How much is this?

2. It's very expensive.

3. Please reduce the price a little.

4. What's your final price?

5. Can you make it cheaper?

6. Can you give me a discount?

7. That's still too expensive.

8. I'll take it for ₹500.

9. I'll think about it.

10. Thank you, I'll look around.

3. 50+ Hindi Bargaining Phrases for Real Shopping Situations

A. Asking About Prices

B. Asking for a Lower Price

C. Making a Counteroffer

D. Responding to the Seller

E. Bargaining at Fruit and Vegetable Stalls

F. Ending the Negotiation Politely

G. Useful Extra Expressions

4. How to Bargain in Hindi: A Simple Five-Step Method

Step 1: Ask the price

Step 2: Listen carefully

Step 3: Request a discount

Step 4: Make a reasonable counteroffer

Step 5: Accept or walk away politely

5. Three Real-Life Hindi Bargaining Conversations

Conversation 1: Bargaining for a Bag

Conversation 2: Buying Fruit

Conversation 3: When the Seller Won't Reduce the Price

6. Hindi Numbers You Need for Bargaining

Three Number Expressions Worth Remembering

7. Bargaining Etiquette in India: What Beginners Should Know

Do: Begin with a polite greeting

Do: Ask instead of demanding

Do: Check quality before negotiating

Do: Compare prices fairly

Do: Respect fixed prices

Don't: Assume every seller is overcharging

Don't: Feel pressured to buy

Don't: Bargain aggressively over a tiny amount

Where is bargaining appropriate?

8. Common Hindi Bargaining Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake 1: Using the wrong word for an item

Mistake 2: Confusing kam and mehenga

Mistake 3: Forgetting dijiye for polite requests

Mistake 4: Memorizing words without practicing complete sentences

Mistake 5: Expecting one phrase to work for every situation

9. Interactive Hindi Bargaining Quiz

Question 1: What does “Aakhri daam kya hai?” mean?

Question 2: How do you politely ask for a discount?

Question 3: What does “Dhai sau rupaye” mean?

Question 4: The seller says, “Daam tay hai.” What does this mean?

Question 5: What does “Kul kitna hua?” mean?

Question 6: How can you politely say that you'll look around some more?

Question 7: What does “Dedh sau rupaye” mean?

Question 8: Which phrase means “Please sell it for ₹500”?

Check Your Answers

10. The 30-Second Hindi Bargaining Challenge

11. A Seven-Day Hindi Bargaining Practice Plan

12. Printable Hindi Bargaining Cheat Sheet

13. Frequently Asked Questions About Bargaining in Hindi

1. How do you say bargaining in Hindi?

2. How do you ask for a discount in Hindi?

3. How do you ask “What's your final price?” in Hindi?

4. Is bargaining common in India?

5. How much should I bargain in India?

6. How do you say “It's too expensive” in Hindi?

7. How do you say “I'll take it” in Hindi?

8. Can I bargain in English in Indian markets?

9. What is the difference between daam and keemat?

10. Can beginners learn Hindi bargaining without reading Devanagari?

11. How do I politely refuse a price in Hindi?

12. What should I learn after Hindi bargaining phrases?

14. Continue Your Retail Hindi Learning Journey

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