Significado
Asking for price.
Contexto cultural
In Russian supermarkets, if the price on the shelf is different from the price at the register, you have the legal right to pay the shelf price. You can say: 'На ценнике другая цена!' In countries like Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan, when using Russian to ask 'Сколько стоит?' at a bazaar, haggling is not just allowed, it's a social interaction. Starting with a friendly 'Сколько стоит?' can lead to a long conversation. On Russian social media (VK, Instagram), sellers often don't list prices. You will see hundreds of comments saying 'Цена?' or 'Сколько стоит?'. Sellers often reply with 'Ответили в директ' (Replied in DM). Older generations might still remember 'fixed prices'. Asking the price was once a formality; now it's a necessity. This shift is reflected in how people of different ages approach shopping.
Add 'это'
If you don't know the name of the object, just point and say 'Сколько это стоит?' (How much does this cost?).
Watch the Stress
If you say 'стои́т', people might think you're asking how long something has been standing there.
Significado
Asking for price.
Add 'это'
If you don't know the name of the object, just point and say 'Сколько это стоит?' (How much does this cost?).
Watch the Stress
If you say 'стои́т', people might think you're asking how long something has been standing there.
Plural Power
Always check if you're buying one or many. 'Стоят' (plural) is a sign of a more advanced learner.
Politeness
Always start with 'Извините' (Excuse me) or 'Скажите, пожалуйста' (Tell me, please) to sound more like a native.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'стоить'.
Сколько ______ эти туфли? (plural)
Since 'туфли' (shoes) is plural, we must use the plural form of the verb: 'стоят'.
Choose the most natural way to ask for the price of a coffee.
You are in a cafe. What do you say?
'Сколько стоит' is the standard, natural way to ask for a price.
Match the Russian phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched in the options provided.
Complete the dialogue.
Покупатель: Извините, ______ этот журнал? Продавец: Он стоит сто рублей.
The buyer is asking for the price, so 'сколько стоит' is the correct phrase.
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Ayudas visuales
Singular vs Plural
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosСколько ______ эти туфли? (plural)
Since 'туфли' (shoes) is plural, we must use the plural form of the verb: 'стоят'.
You are in a cafe. What do you say?
'Сколько стоит' is the standard, natural way to ask for a price.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
All pairs are correctly matched in the options provided.
Покупатель: Извините, ______ этот журнал? Продавец: Он стоит сто рублей.
The buyer is asking for the price, so 'сколько стоит' is the correct phrase.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, in a very informal setting like a market, you can just point and say 'Сколько?'. But 'Сколько стоит?' is much better.
Use 'Сколько это стоило?' (How much did it cost?).
It's not rude, but it's very casual. Use it at markets, but avoid it in expensive boutiques.
'Цена' is the price tag. 'Стоимость' is the total cost or value. In 'Сколько стоит?', we use the verb form of 'стоимость'.
Say 'Сколько стоит килограмм?'.
No, 'Сколько' stays the same in this phrase.
Say 'Сколько стоит аренда...?' followed by the item in the genitive case.
This is common in some Russian shops. Just ask 'Сколько стоит?' for each item you're interested in.
No, that would be very offensive. Use it only for objects and services.
Say 'Сколько всего?' or 'Сколько с меня?'.
Milk (молоко) is singular, so use 'Сколько стоит молоко?'.
Say 'Это слишком дорого'.
Frases relacionadas
Какая цена?
similarWhat is the price?
Почём?
informalHow much?
В какую цену?
similarAt what price?
Сколько с меня?
specialized formHow much from me?
Это дорого
contrastThat's expensive
Это дёшево
contrastThat's cheap
