Bedeutung
Expressing that the price of something is high.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Romanian markets (piață), saying 'E prea scump' is often an invitation to haggle. If you don't say it, the seller might think you are a wealthy tourist and won't offer a discount. In the Republic of Moldova, the phrase is identical, but you might hear more Russian-influenced slang for 'expensive' in informal settings, though 'scump' remains the standard. In big cities, 'E prea scump' is a common complaint regarding the rising cost of rent and real estate, often used in social media memes. Romanians living abroad often use this phrase when comparing prices in their host country to those back home in Romania.
Softening the blow
Add 'mi se pare că' (it seems to me that) before the phrase to sound less aggressive when complaining about a price.
Gender Agreement
Always check if the object is masculine or feminine. 'Scump' for masculine, 'Scumpă' for feminine.
Bedeutung
Expressing that the price of something is high.
Softening the blow
Add 'mi se pare că' (it seems to me that) before the phrase to sound less aggressive when complaining about a price.
Gender Agreement
Always check if the object is masculine or feminine. 'Scump' for masculine, 'Scumpă' for feminine.
The Market Rule
In a 'piață', if you don't say 'e prea scump', you're probably paying too much!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'scump' (scump, scumpă, scumpi, scumpe).
Această rochie este prea ______.
'Rochie' is a feminine singular noun.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It's a bit expensive'?
Cum spui 'It's a bit expensive'?
'Cam' is the standard adverb for 'a bit' or 'rather' in this context.
Complete the dialogue.
Vânzător: Merele costă 10 lei. Cumpărător: ______! Ieri au fost 5 lei.
The buyer is reacting to a price increase.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a luxury car dealership and the price is 100,000 Euro.
100,000 Euro is generally considered a high price for most people.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use 'Scump' vs 'Scumpă'
Masculine (Scump)
- • Telefon
- • Ceas
- • Bilet
- • Pantof
Feminine (Scumpă)
- • Mașină
- • Casă
- • Rochie
- • Cafea
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenAceastă rochie este prea ______.
'Rochie' is a feminine singular noun.
Cum spui 'It's a bit expensive'?
'Cam' is the standard adverb for 'a bit' or 'rather' in this context.
Vânzător: Merele costă 10 lei. Cumpărător: ______! Ieri au fost 5 lei.
The buyer is reacting to a price increase.
You are at a luxury car dealership and the price is 100,000 Euro.
100,000 Euro is generally considered a high price for most people.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it means 'dear' or 'precious', not 'expensive'.
No, it's a neutral statement of fact, but your tone of voice matters.
'Scump' is common and everyday; 'costisitor' is formal and used in business or writing.
Use 'E prea scump pentru mine'.
Yes, in front of an adjective it indicates an excessive amount.
'Scumpi' for masculine and 'scumpe' for feminine.
It's better to say it to your companions, not the waiter, unless there's an error on the bill.
Yes, 'E jaf' (It's a robbery) or 'E scor' (It's a [high] score).
Nu e prea scump.
Because children are 'precious' (scumpi) to their parents.
Verwandte Redewendungen
E ieftin
contrastIt is cheap
Costă o avere
builds onIt costs a fortune
E la reducere
similarIt is on sale
Nu-mi permit
similarI can't afford it
E un chilipir
contrastIt's a bargain
