Bedeutung
Commenting on high price.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In traditional markets, bargaining is expected. Using this phrase is the standard opening move. The transition to a market economy made price awareness a key part of daily life in Latvia. Latvia shares some cultural traits with Nordic countries, where directness is valued. This phrase is direct and clear. In Riga, prices are generally higher, making this phrase very common in the capital.
Use the Adverb
Always use 'dārgi' when describing the price state. It makes you sound much more natural.
Don't be rude
While direct, always add a polite 'paldies' (thank you) after saying it to soften the blow.
Bedeutung
Commenting on high price.
Use the Adverb
Always use 'dārgi' when describing the price state. It makes you sound much more natural.
Don't be rude
While direct, always add a polite 'paldies' (thank you) after saying it to soften the blow.
Negotiation Starter
This phrase is the perfect icebreaker for bargaining in markets.
Latvian Pragmatism
Latvians value directness. Don't be afraid to use this phrase; it's seen as practical, not rude.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct adverb.
Tas ir ļoti ____.
We need the adverbial form 'dārgi' to describe the state of the price.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
Only 'dārgi' is the correct adverbial form.
Complete the dialogue.
Seller: 'Šis maksā 100 eiro.' You: '____'
Given the high price, 'Tas ir ļoti dārgi' is the appropriate response.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are at a market and the price is too high.
This phrase is used for expressing that a price is too high.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTas ir ļoti ____.
We need the adverbial form 'dārgi' to describe the state of the price.
Choose the correct sentence.
Only 'dārgi' is the correct adverbial form.
Seller: 'Šis maksā 100 eiro.' You: '____'
Given the high price, 'Tas ir ļoti dārgi' is the appropriate response.
You are at a market and the price is too high.
This phrase is used for expressing that a price is too high.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, it is a neutral statement of fact.
Yes, it is very common in markets.
Because 'dārgi' is an adverb describing the price state.
Add 'Diemžēl' (Unfortunately) at the beginning.
Yes, but in formal business, use 'nesamērīgi augsta'.
Yes, it is perfectly fine.
Use 'Tas ir par dārgu'.
Yes, it is standard Latvian.
Yes, it works for any cost.
Using the adjective 'dārgs' instead of the adverb 'dārgi'.
Yes, if the bill is higher than expected.
It is neutral.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Tas ir par dārgu
similarThat is too expensive.
Cena ir par augstu
similarThe price is too high.
Tas maksā pārāk daudz
similarThat costs too much.
Tas ir lēti
contrastThat is cheap.
