Bedeutung
Asking for the price of an item.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In local markets, prices are often not fixed. Asking 'Ithu ethrayaanu?' is the start of a negotiation. In traditional 'Chaya Peedika' (tea shops), it's common to eat first and ask for the total price at the end. With the rise of UPI (GPay/PhonePe) in Kerala, even small vendors have QR codes. You still ask the price before scanning. Always add 'Chetta' (Brother) or 'Chechi' (Sister) before the phrase to get a better response or even a discount!
Use Gestures
Always point to the object while saying 'Ithu' to avoid confusion in crowded shops.
Don't forget 'Aanu'
While 'Ithu ethra' is okay, 'Ithu ethrayaanu' is much more polite and grammatically correct.
Bedeutung
Asking for the price of an item.
Use Gestures
Always point to the object while saying 'Ithu' to avoid confusion in crowded shops.
Don't forget 'Aanu'
While 'Ithu ethra' is okay, 'Ithu ethrayaanu' is much more polite and grammatically correct.
The 'Chetta' Factor
Starting with 'Chetta' (Brother) or 'Chechi' (Sister) makes you sound like a local and might get you a better price.
Bargaining
If the price seems high, follow up with 'Kuraikkumo?' (Will you reduce it?).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to ask 'How much is this?'
ഇത് ____ ആണ്?
'എത്ര' (Ethra) means 'how much'.
Which is the most natural way to ask for the price in a market?
Select the best option:
This is the standard phrase for asking price.
Complete the dialogue between a customer and a shopkeeper.
Customer: ഈ കുട ____? Shopkeeper: അതിന് 200 രൂപയാണ്.
The shopkeeper's reply mentions a price (200 rupees), so the question must be about the price.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a bus stand and want to know the ticket price.
Asking for the ticket price is the correct context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenഇത് ____ ആണ്?
'എത്ര' (Ethra) means 'how much'.
Select the best option:
This is the standard phrase for asking price.
Customer: ഈ കുട ____? Shopkeeper: അതിന് 200 രൂപയാണ്.
The shopkeeper's reply mentions a price (200 rupees), so the question must be about the price.
Situation: You are at a bus stand and want to know the ticket price.
Asking for the ticket price is the correct context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it in a luxury mall or a street market.
Yes, but it's very blunt. It's like just saying 'How much?' in English without 'is it'.
You can say 'Ivaykku ethrayaanu?' or simply point and say 'Ellam koodi ethrayaanu?' (How much for all?).
'Ethrayaanu' is 'How much is it?' (current price). 'Ethrayaayi' is 'How much did it become?' (total bill).
Not necessarily. 'Ithu ethrayaanu' already implies you are asking for the price.
Yes, in local markets and with street vendors. Not in supermarkets or malls.
Replace 'Ithu' with 'Athu'. So, 'Athu ethrayaanu?'.
That's the beauty of 'Ithu' (This). You don't need the name, just point!
No, it's expected in a commercial setting in Kerala.
You can say 'Sari' (Okay) or 'Kooduthalaanu' (It's too much).
Verwandte Redewendungen
എത്രയായി?
similarHow much did it become?
വില കുറയ്ക്കുമോ?
builds onWill you reduce the price?
ഇതിന്റെ വില എന്താണ്?
synonymWhat is the price of this?
ചുരുങ്ങിയ വില എത്രയാണ്?
specialized formWhat is the lowest price?
സൗജന്യമാണോ?
contrastIs it free?
