Key Concepts and Their Translation in Hindi Language
In English, we use “how many” and “how much” to ask about quantity. The difference between them is important.
“How many” is used for countable nouns, which are things we can count individually. In Hindi, it translates to .
“How much” is used for uncountable nouns, which are things we cannot count individually. In Hindi, it translates to “कितना”.
Usage Examples and Translations
1. How many apples do you have?
आपके पास कितने सेब हैं?
2. How much water is in the bottle?
बोतल में कितना पानी है?
3. How many books did you read?
आपने कितनी किताबें पढ़ी?
4. How much money do you need?
आपको कितना पैसा चाहिए?
Key Mistakes
A common mistake is using “how many” with uncountable nouns. For example, saying “How many milk?” is incorrect. Instead, we should say “How much milk?”.
Another mistake is using “how much” with countable nouns, like saying “How much books?”. The correct form is “How many books?”.
Understanding these differences will help you speak English more accurately!