معنی
Asking about the cost of an item.
زمینه فرهنگی
In local 'Chanda' (markets), it is common to ask the price of several items before deciding what to buy. Sellers expect this and are usually patient. Bargaining is an art in Kerala. If a seller says 100, a local might counter with 70. However, this is only for street vendors, not supermarkets. Always address the shopkeeper as 'Chetta' (brother) or 'Chechi' (sister). It creates a friendly atmosphere and might even get you a better price! Small shops often struggle with large bills (like 500 or 2000 rupees). Asking the price helps you ensure you have the 'chillara' (change) needed.
Point and Ask
If you forget the name of the item, just point and say 'Ithinŭ vila ethrayāṇu?'
Fixed Price Shops
If you see a sign saying 'Fixed Price', do not try to bargain after asking the price.
معنی
Asking about the cost of an item.
Point and Ask
If you forget the name of the item, just point and say 'Ithinŭ vila ethrayāṇu?'
Fixed Price Shops
If you see a sign saying 'Fixed Price', do not try to bargain after asking the price.
The 'Local' Shortening
Use 'Ethrayā?' to sound more like a native speaker in casual settings.
Smile while asking
Keralites value friendliness. A smile while asking the price often leads to a better interaction.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word to ask for the price.
ഈ കുടയ്ക്ക് ____ എത്രയാണ്?
'വില' (Vila) means price. The question asks 'What is the price for this umbrella?'
Which is the most common informal way to ask 'How much?'
Select the correct option:
'Ethrayā?' is the short, common form of 'Ethrayāṇu?'.
Complete the dialogue at the fruit stall.
Learner: ഈ മാമ്പഴത്തിന് വില എത്രയാണ്? Seller: ___________.
The seller should respond with a price, like 'Fifty rupees'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Phrase: 'ടിക്കറ്റ് വില എത്രയാണ്?'
'Ticket vila' specifically refers to the cost of a ticket.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Where to use 'Vila ethrayāṇu?'
Shopping
- • Markets
- • Malls
- • Street stalls
Travel
- • Bus tickets
- • Auto fares
- • Hotel rooms
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاഈ കുടയ്ക്ക് ____ എത്രയാണ്?
'വില' (Vila) means price. The question asks 'What is the price for this umbrella?'
Select the correct option:
'Ethrayā?' is the short, common form of 'Ethrayāṇu?'.
Learner: ഈ മാമ്പഴത്തിന് വില എത്രയാണ്? Seller: ___________.
The seller should respond with a price, like 'Fifty rupees'.
Phrase: 'ടിക്കറ്റ് വില എത്രയാണ്?'
'Ticket vila' specifically refers to the cost of a ticket.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, it is perfectly neutral and polite. To make it even more polite, add 'Chetta' or 'Chechi' at the beginning.
No, that would be very offensive. Use it only for objects or services.
'Ethra' just means 'How much'. 'Ethrayāṇu' means 'How much is it?'.
You can say 'Ellam koodi ethrayāṇu?' (How much for everything together?)
No, the phrase remains the same whether you are asking for one apple or ten.
A common slangy way to ask is 'Enthu varum?' (What will it come to?).
No, for salary, use 'Shambalam ethrayāṇu?' (What is the salary?).
In Kerala, it's always Rupees. You don't need to specify.
Yes, 'Vilai' in Tamil is very similar.
Say 'Vila kooduthal āṇu'.
عبارات مرتبط
എത്ര രൂപയാ?
similarHow many rupees?
ചാർജ് എത്രയാണ്?
specialized formHow much is the charge?
കുറച്ച് തരുമോ?
builds onWill you give it for less?
ഇത് ലാഭമാണ്
contrastThis is a profit/bargain.
വില കൂടുതലാണ്
contrastThe price is high.
