B1 Expression محايد 2 دقيقة للقراءة

मिनिमम ऑर्डर कितना है?

Minimum order?

حرفيًا: Minimum order how much is?

Use this phrase to find out the lowest amount required to place a delivery or bulk order.

في 15 ثانية

  • Ask for the lowest purchase limit for delivery or services.
  • Uses 'Hinglish' making it very easy for English speakers to use.
  • Essential for food delivery, online shopping, and custom bulk orders.

المعنى

This is how you ask for the minimum amount of money or items required to place an order. It's the perfect phrase for when you're ordering food or shopping online and want to know the baseline.

أمثلة رئيسية

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1

Ordering pizza over the phone

Bhaiya, home delivery ke liye minimum order kitna hai?

Brother, what is the minimum order for home delivery?

🤝
2

Asking a printing shop about business cards

Visiting card chapwane hain, minimum order kitna hai?

I want to get visiting cards printed, what is the minimum order?

💼
3

Texting a local grocery store

Minimum order kitna hai? Delivery charge lagega kya?

What's the minimum order? Will there be a delivery charge?

😊
🌍

خلفية ثقافية

This phrase highlights 'Hinglish,' the seamless blending of Hindi and English common in urban India. It reflects the country's booming e-commerce and home-delivery culture where 'minimum order' is a standard business term known even by those who don't speak fluent English.

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The 'Bhaiya' Power

Prefix the phrase with `Bhaiya` (brother) when talking to male shopkeepers to get a friendlier response and maybe a lower limit!

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Check for Hidden Fees

Even if you meet the minimum order, always ask `Delivery charge extra hai?` to avoid surprises.

في 15 ثانية

  • Ask for the lowest purchase limit for delivery or services.
  • Uses 'Hinglish' making it very easy for English speakers to use.
  • Essential for food delivery, online shopping, and custom bulk orders.

What It Means

This phrase is a blend of English and Hindi. It is used to find out the lowest limit for a purchase. In modern India, English technical terms like minimum order are used everywhere. You are essentially asking, "What is the smallest amount I can spend here?"

How To Use It

You can use this phrase exactly as it is. It is a complete question. If you are at a shop, just point or look at the clerk. If you are on the phone, say it clearly. It is direct and gets the job point across fast. No need for complex grammar here.

When To Use It

Use it when you are ordering home delivery. It is great for small cafes or boutique shops. Use it when you see a 'Free Delivery' sign. Usually, those signs have a catch! It is also helpful when ordering custom items like wedding cards or t-shirts.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use this at a high-end luxury showroom. It might sound a bit too 'budget-conscious' there. Avoid it at a street vegetable vendor. They usually sell by weight, not by an 'order' limit. Also, don't use it if the price is already clearly listed. It might make you look like you aren't paying attention!

Cultural Background

India has a massive 'home delivery' culture. From local grocery stores (Kirana) to giant apps, everyone delivers. Because delivery costs money, shops set a limit. This phrase became a staple with the rise of Zomato and Swiggy. It reflects the middle-class habit of checking for the best deal. We love our 'free delivery' but hate the extra fees!

Common Variations

You might hear Kam se kam kitna order hai? which is the more traditional Hindi version. Some people just say Minimum kitna hai? to keep it even shorter. In a more formal setting, you could say Minimum order ki seema kya hai? but that sounds a bit like a textbook. Stick to the Hinglish version for a natural vibe.

ملاحظات الاستخدام

This is a 'Hinglish' expression. It is perfectly acceptable in 90% of social and commercial situations in India. It sits right in the middle of the formality scale.

💡

The 'Bhaiya' Power

Prefix the phrase with `Bhaiya` (brother) when talking to male shopkeepers to get a friendlier response and maybe a lower limit!

⚠️

Check for Hidden Fees

Even if you meet the minimum order, always ask `Delivery charge extra hai?` to avoid surprises.

💬

Hinglish is King

Don't try to translate 'minimum order' into pure Hindi. People will actually find it confusing if you don't use the English words!

أمثلة

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#1 Ordering pizza over the phone
🤝

Bhaiya, home delivery ke liye minimum order kitna hai?

Brother, what is the minimum order for home delivery?

Adding 'Bhaiya' makes it friendly and typical for local calls.

#2 Asking a printing shop about business cards
💼

Visiting card chapwane hain, minimum order kitna hai?

I want to get visiting cards printed, what is the minimum order?

Used here for quantity rather than just a price amount.

#3 Texting a local grocery store
😊

Minimum order kitna hai? Delivery charge lagega kya?

What's the minimum order? Will there be a delivery charge?

Standard follow-up question for home delivery.

#4 Being sarcastic with a friend who wants a tiny favor
😄

Itne chhote kaam ke liye? Mera minimum order kitna hai pata hai na?

For such a small task? You know what my minimum order is, right?

Using business logic for a personal favor as a joke.

#5 At a fancy bakery with high prices
💭

Yahan toh har cheez mehngi hai, minimum order kitna hai?

Everything is expensive here, what's the minimum order?

A bit of a complaint about high entry prices.

#6 Inquiring at a wholesale market
👔

Sir, bulk purchase mein minimum order kitna hai?

Sir, what is the minimum order for bulk purchase?

Formal inquiry in a B2B context.

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the blank to ask about the minimum order for delivery.

Delivery ke liye ___ order kitna hai?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: minimum

The phrase uses the English word 'minimum' to specify the lowest limit.

Complete the question to ask 'how much'.

Minimum order ___ hai?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: kitna

'Kitna' means 'how much' or 'how many', which is necessary for asking about a value.

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وسائل تعلم بصرية

Formality of 'Minimum order kitna hai?'

Informal

Used with friends or local shopkeepers.

Minimum kitna hai?

Neutral

Standard for most business interactions.

Minimum order kitna hai?

Formal

Used in official contracts or corporate settings.

Minimum order ki rashi kya hai?

Where to use this phrase

Minimum order kitna hai?
🍕

Food Delivery

Ordering late night snacks

📦

Wholesale Market

Buying clothes in bulk

👕

Custom Services

Printing t-shirts

🛒

Online Shopping

Checking for free shipping

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

Yes, it is perfectly neutral. You can add Ji at the end like Minimum order kitna hai, ji? to make it extra polite.

Absolutely. If you are at a print shop, it implies 'how many units'. The context defines if it's Rupees or pieces.

You can say Kam se kam kitne ka order dena hoga?. However, Minimum order is much more common in cities.

In this specific phrase, yes. Since 'order' is treated as a concept here, kitna works perfectly.

In very rural areas, they might prefer Kam se kam kitna?. But with the spread of mobile internet, 'minimum' is widely understood.

Yes, it's very common in WhatsApp business chats. You can even shorten it to Min order kitna?.

Technically, if you mean 'how many items', you could use kitne. But for the general concept of an order value, kitna is the standard.

It is a bit casual for a high-level board meeting. In that case, use Minimum order quantity kya hai?.

There isn't a common 'maximum order' phrase, but you might ask Maximum limit kya hai? if you are buying a lot.

Because the Hindi word aadesh sounds very regal and outdated, like a king giving a command. Order is the standard commercial term.

عبارات ذات صلة

Kam se kam

At least / Minimum

Delivery charge kitna hai?

How much is the delivery charge?

Discount milega?

Will I get a discount?

Free delivery hai?

Is it free delivery?

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