المعنى
A low cost for a product.
خلفية ثقافية
In Uzbek bazaars, the first price mentioned is rarely the final price. Asking for an 'arzon narx' is seen as a sign of a smart, engaged shopper. When hosting guests, Uzbeks might boast about getting something at an 'arzon narx' to show they are resourceful, but they will never serve 'arzon' (low quality) food to a guest. The rise of 'Arzon' as a brand name. Many delivery and discount startups in Tashkent use 'Arzon' in their name to signal value to the price-conscious middle class. There is a deep respect for value. A common saying is 'Arzon beillat bo'lmas, qimmat behikmat bo'lmas' (Cheap things aren't without flaws, expensive things aren't without wisdom).
The 'Aka' Factor
When asking for an 'arzon narx' at the bazaar, always start by calling the seller 'Aka' (Brother) or 'Opa' (Sister) to build rapport.
Quality Check
If a price is too 'arzon', always check the expiration date or the stitching. The proverb 'Arzonning sho'rvasi tatimas' exists for a reason!
المعنى
A low cost for a product.
The 'Aka' Factor
When asking for an 'arzon narx' at the bazaar, always start by calling the seller 'Aka' (Brother) or 'Opa' (Sister) to build rapport.
Quality Check
If a price is too 'arzon', always check the expiration date or the stitching. The proverb 'Arzonning sho'rvasi tatimas' exists for a reason!
Bargaining is Respect
In many Western cultures, asking for a lower price is rude. In Uzbekistan, not bargaining can sometimes be seen as being disinterested or too wealthy to care.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct case ending (-da or -ga).
Men bu kitobni juda arzon narx___ sotib oldim.
We use the locative case '-da' to indicate the price at which something was bought.
Which sentence is the most natural for a bazaar?
You want to ask for a better price.
This is the standard, polite way to ask for a discount in Uzbek markets.
Match the Uzbek phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the core vocabulary items for discussing prices.
Complete the dialogue.
Sotuvchi: Bu qovun 20 ming so'm. Xaridor: Voy, juda qimmat-ku! ____ ?
The buyer is reacting to a high price by asking for a cheaper one.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Price Spectrum in Uzbek
Where to find Arzon Narxlar
Places
- • Bozor
- • Supermarket
- • Onlayn do'kon
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينMen bu kitobni juda arzon narx___ sotib oldim.
We use the locative case '-da' to indicate the price at which something was bought.
You want to ask for a better price.
This is the standard, polite way to ask for a discount in Uzbek markets.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are the core vocabulary items for discussing prices.
Sotuvchi: Bu qovun 20 ming so'm. Xaridor: Voy, juda qimmat-ku! ____ ?
The buyer is reacting to a high price by asking for a cheaper one.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it is offensive. It implies the person is 'cheap' or has no integrity. Use it only for objects or prices.
'Arzon' means cheap. 'Arzonroq' means cheaper. Use the latter when comparing two things.
Yes, it is neutral and widely used. However, 'maqbul narx' (acceptable price) sounds slightly more professional.
Use 'eng arzon'. For example: 'Eng arzon narx qayerda?' (Where is the cheapest price?)
Not necessarily, but there is a strong association. You can clarify by saying 'arzon va sifatli' (cheap and high-quality).
The opposite is 'qimmat' (expensive).
Yes, 'arzon narxli' is an adjective meaning 'low-priced'. E.g., 'arzon narxli kiyimlar'.
Both are used. 'Narxda' is 'at a price', 'Narxga' is 'for a price'. Usually, they are interchangeable in shopping.
Say: 'Iltimos, ozgina arzonroq qilib bering' (Please, make it a little cheaper).
Yes, you will find similar forms in Kazakh (arzan) and Kyrgyz (arzan).
عبارات ذات صلة
Hamyonbop
synonymAffordable / Budget-friendly
Suv tekin
specialized formDirt cheap
Chegirma
similarDiscount
Qimmat
contrastExpensive
