बिक्री
The act of selling products or services in exchange for money, or the total quantity of goods sold during a specific period. It is a fundamental term used in commerce and daily shopping to describe transactions and business performance.
Examples
3 of 5त्योहार के दौरान दुकान में बहुत बिक्री हुई।
There was a lot of sale in the shop during the festival.
कंपनी ने इस तिमाही में रिकॉर्ड बिक्री दर्ज की है।
The company has recorded record sales this quarter.
अरे, आज तो दुकान पर बिल्कुल बिक्री नहीं है।
Hey, there's absolutely no sale at the shop today.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Bik-ree' as 'Big-Receipts'. When you have a lot of 'Bikrī', you get a lot of big receipts from customers.
Quick Quiz
दिवाली के समय बाज़ार में कपड़ों की ____ बढ़ जाती है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: बिक्री
Examples
त्योहार के दौरान दुकान में बहुत बिक्री हुई।
everydayThere was a lot of sale in the shop during the festival.
कंपनी ने इस तिमाही में रिकॉर्ड बिक्री दर्ज की है।
formalThe company has recorded record sales this quarter.
अरे, आज तो दुकान पर बिल्कुल बिक्री नहीं है।
informalHey, there's absolutely no sale at the shop today.
बिक्री के आंकड़ों का विश्लेषण आर्थिक विकास को दर्शाता है।
academicAnalysis of sales figures indicates economic growth.
हमें अपनी बिक्री बढ़ाने के लिए नई मार्केटिंग रणनीति चाहिए।
businessWe need a new marketing strategy to increase our sales.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
बिक्री के लिए
For sale
भारी बिक्री
Heavy sales / Massive sale
बिक्री के बाद की सेवा
After-sales service
Often Confused With
Bikrī means selling (income), while Khareed means buying (expenditure).
Bikrī refers to the act or volume of sales, whereas Keemat refers to the price of a single item.
Usage Notes
Bikrī is a feminine noun. It is often used with verbs like 'होना' (to happen/occur) for passive sales and 'करना' (to do) for active selling by a person.
Common Mistakes
Learners often treat 'Bikrī' as a masculine noun because it refers to business. Remember to use feminine verb forms (e.g., 'बिक्री हुई' instead of 'बिक्री हुआ').
Memory Tip
Think of 'Bik-ree' as 'Big-Receipts'. When you have a lot of 'Bikrī', you get a lot of big receipts from customers.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit prefix 'vi-' (away/distribution) and 'krī' (to buy), evolving into the Prakrit 'vikkia' and eventually the Hindi 'bikrī'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Indian retail culture, the first sale of the day is called 'Bohni', which is considered a sacred start to the day's 'bikrī'.
Quick Quiz
दिवाली के समय बाज़ार में कपड़ों की ____ बढ़ जाती है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: बिक्री
Related Vocabulary
More shopping words
ग्राहक
A1A person who buys goods or services from a shop, business, or service provider. It is the standard term for a customer or buyer in both casual and commercial settings.
विक्रेता
A1A seller, vendor, or shopkeeper who provides goods or services in exchange for money. It is a formal term used to describe the party responsible for the sale in a transaction.
छूट
A1A reduction in the original price of a product or service, commonly known as a discount. It can also refer to an exemption or relaxation in rules, taxes, or requirements.
रसीद
A1A receipt is a written or electronic acknowledgement that a person has received money or property in payment or as a gift. It serves as essential proof of purchase during shopping or business transactions.
भुगतान
A1The act of paying for goods, services, or settling a debt. It refers to the transfer of money or value from one party to another in exchange for something received.
नकद
A1Cash refers to money in the form of physical currency, such as banknotes and coins. In commerce, it signifies an immediate payment made at the time of purchase rather than using credit or installments.
खाता
A1A 'khātā' refers to a formal record of financial transactions, such as a bank account or a merchant's ledger. It is commonly used when discussing banking, personal savings, or maintaining credit with a local shopkeeper.
अदला-बदली
A1Adla-badli refers to the act of exchanging, swapping, or interchanging one thing for another. It is commonly used in shopping contexts for exchanging goods or in daily life for swapping positions or ideas.
दुकान
A1A shop or store where goods or services are sold to customers. It refers to any commercial establishment ranging from small street-side stalls to larger retail outlets.
कीमत
A1Kimat refers to the monetary value or price of an object or service. It is a fundamental word used in commerce to denote how much something costs or its worth in a market context.
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