Significado
Bargaining for a lower price
Contexto cultural
In places like Mahatma Phule Mandai in Pune, bargaining is expected. If you don't ask to 'reduce the price,' the seller might think you are a tourist and overcharge you next time. On Colaba Causeway or Fashion Street, the initial price quoted is often 200% of the actual value. 'Paise kami kara' is just the start of a long negotiation. In village 'Athavadi Bazar' (weekly markets), bargaining is more about social interaction. People might spend 10 minutes talking about the crop yield before saying 'Paise kami kara'. Younger generations often use 'Discount dya' instead of 'Paise kami kara' to sound more 'cool' or urban, but the sentiment remains the same.
The 'Na' Factor
Always add 'na' at the end ('Paise kami kara na'). It turns a command into a persuasive request, making the seller more likely to agree.
Fixed Price Shops
Look for signs that say 'Ekach Bhav' (One Price). If you see this, do not use the phrase; it's considered rude.
Significado
Bargaining for a lower price
The 'Na' Factor
Always add 'na' at the end ('Paise kami kara na'). It turns a command into a persuasive request, making the seller more likely to agree.
Fixed Price Shops
Look for signs that say 'Ekach Bhav' (One Price). If you see this, do not use the phrase; it's considered rude.
Smile and Bargain
Bargaining is a social game. Keep it lighthearted. If you look angry, the seller will be less likely to help you.
Ponte a prueba
You are at a market. How do you politely ask for a discount?
Shopkeeper: 'हे ५०० रुपयांना आहे.' (This is for 500 rupees.) You:
'Paise kami kara' is the correct way to ask for a reduction.
Complete the sentence to make it more persuasive.
खूप महाग आहे, थोडे पैसे ___ करा ना.
'Kami' (less) is the word needed to complete the phrase.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A rickshaw driver asks for 300 rupees for a short distance.
You should negotiate when the price is too high.
Complete the dialogue between a buyer and a seller.
Buyer: 'ही साडी कितीला आहे?' Seller: 'दोन हजार.' Buyer: 'बापरे! _________.'
After expressing shock at the price ('Bapre!'), the next step is to bargain.
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Ayudas visuales
Where to use 'Paise Kami Kara'
Yes (Bargain)
- • Vegetable Market
- • Street Stalls
- • Auto Rickshaws
- • Local Artisans
No (Fixed Price)
- • Malls
- • Supermarkets
- • Pharmacies
- • Starbucks
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosShopkeeper: 'हे ५०० रुपयांना आहे.' (This is for 500 rupees.) You:
'Paise kami kara' is the correct way to ask for a reduction.
खूप महाग आहे, थोडे पैसे ___ करा ना.
'Kami' (less) is the word needed to complete the phrase.
Situation: A rickshaw driver asks for 300 rupees for a short distance.
You should negotiate when the price is too high.
Buyer: 'ही साडी कितीला आहे?' Seller: 'दोन हजार.' Buyer: 'बापरे! _________.'
After expressing shock at the price ('Bapre!'), the next step is to bargain.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot at all! In local markets, it's expected. It shows you are a smart shopper.
Start by asking for 30-40% less, and aim to settle at 15-20% less than the quoted price.
No. Professional services have fixed fees. This is strictly for commerce and transport.
You can try walking away slowly. Often, they will call you back with a lower price.
It is neutral-polite. It's safe to use with almost any shopkeeper.
'Paise' is used more colloquially for 'money' in this phrase, even if you are talking about hundreds of rupees.
Yes, urban Marathi speakers often use the English word 'price'.
No, prices in malls are fixed and scanned by computers.
There isn't a common phrase to ask to 'increase' the price, but 'Paise khup aahet' means 'The money is too much'.
Yes, it is universal across all Marathi-speaking regions.
Frases relacionadas
योग्य भाव लावा
similarApply a fair rate.
सवलत मिळेल का?
formalWill I get a discount?
खूप महाग आहे
builds onIt is very expensive.
फुकट द्या
specialized formGive it for free.
