Hindi · Question Words
कितना
kitna
How much / many
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask about amount or price.
Example
यह कितने का है?
How much does this cost?
Etymology
'कितना' (kitna) comes from the Sanskrit word 'कति' (kati), which also means 'how many'. Its evolution reflects the need for quantification in language.
How & Where It’s Used
Kitna is commonly used in informal spoken Hindi and is recognized in both written texts and formal conversations, especially inquiring about quantities.