Турок, не кидай! (Торг уместен)
Bargaining & shopping English in a bazaar 🛍️
| English | Русский | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| How much is this? | Сколько это стоит? | "How much is this shirt?" |
| price / cost | цена | "What's the price?" |
| discount / sale | скидка / распродажа | "Is there a discount today?" |
| bargain / deal | выгодная покупка | "That's a great deal!" |
| final offer | последнее предложение | "€50 is my final offer." |
| handmade | ручной работы | "It's handmade, not from China." |
| quality | качество | "The quality is excellent." |
| size (S/M/L/XL) | размер | "Do you have this in medium?" |
| color / colour | цвет | "I prefer blue or white." |
| try on | примерить | "Can I try it on?" |
| fitting room | примерочная | "Where is the fitting room?" |
| cash / card | наличные / карта | "Can I pay by card?" |
| change | сдача | "Here's your €10 change." |
| gift wrap | подарочная упаковка | "Would you like it gift wrapped?" |
| receipt | чек | "Can I have a receipt, please?" |
| refund / return | возврат / обмен | "Can I return this if it doesn't fit?" |
Buying Clothes
Assistant: "What color/size would you like?"
You: "Maybe __________ in size __________."
Assistant: "Here are some options."
You: "This one looks nice. How much is it?"
Assistant: "It's $__________. We have a __________% discount today."
You: "Perfect. Can I try it on?"
Assistant: "Of course. The fitting room is over there."
[After trying] You: "I'll take this one, please."
Assistant: "Will you pay by cash or card?"
You: "By __________, please."
Assistant: "Here's your receipt and change."
You: "Thank you! Have a great day!"
Buying Souvenirs
You: "Yes, I'm looking for __________."
Assistant: "We have many options. What's your budget?"
You: "Around $__________."
Assistant: "These are very popular with tourists."
You: "How much is __________?"
Assistant: "It's $__________. Would you like a bag?"
You: "Yes, please. __________?"
Assistant: "Of course. That'll be $__________."
You: "Here you are."
Assistant: "Thank you! Enjoy your trip!"
You: "__________!"
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Vendor: "It's handmade — only $30."
Tourist: "It's lovely, but a bit high. Could you do $20?"
Vendor: "I can give you for $25, final price."
Tourist: "Deal! I'll take it. Can I pay by card?"
Vendor: "Cash only, but there's an ATM around the corner."
Tourist: "Okay, I'll get cash. Thank you!"
Bargaining Phrases: "That's a lovely item. What's your best price?" / "I was hoping to spend around €___." / "How about €___?" / "€___ is my final offer." / "Deal! Thank you." / "Thank you for your time. I'll think about it."
Dialogue 1 — The Handmade Scarf (seller says $40)
You: ________
Seller: "For you, $35."
You: ________
Seller: "Okay, $30. You drive a hard bargain!"
You: ________
Dialogue 2 — Three Souvenir Magnets ($10 each)
You: ________
Seller: "Three for $25?"
You: ________
Seller: "Deal!"
You: ________
Dialogue 3 — Wooden Box with a Scratch ($35)
You: ________
Seller: "Maybe $30?"
You: ________
Seller: "Okay, $25 because of the scratch."
You: ________
Dialogue 4 — Leather Wallet ($45, paying cash)
You: ________
Seller: "For cash, I can do $40."
You: ________
Seller: "$35 is too low. $38, final."
You: ________
Dialogue 5 — Painting Too Expensive (polite exit)
You: ________
Seller: "$100, it's original."
You: ________
Seller: "I can't go lower."
You: ________
