A1 Expression خنثی

Hoeveel kost dit?

How much does this cost?

معنی

Asking for the price of an item.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The Dutch are very direct about money. It is not rude to ask for the price immediately. However, bargaining in regular shops is a no-go. Flemish people might be slightly more indirect or use phrases like 'Wat mag dat kosten?'. The culture is a bit more formal than in the North. On April 27th, everyone sells their old stuff on the street. This is the one day where bargaining is the national sport. Modern Dutch people use an app called 'Tikkie' to send payment requests. Even for small amounts like €1.50, you might hear 'Ik stuur je een Tikkie'.

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Add 'Alstublieft'

Adding 'alstublieft' (please) at the end makes you sound much more polite and native.

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Don't Bargain in Shops

Unlike in some other cultures, the price on the tag in a Dutch shop is final. Only bargain at markets.

معنی

Asking for the price of an item.

💡

Add 'Alstublieft'

Adding 'alstublieft' (please) at the end makes you sound much more polite and native.

⚠️

Don't Bargain in Shops

Unlike in some other cultures, the price on the tag in a Dutch shop is final. Only bargain at markets.

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Use 'Wat kost...'

If you want to sound like a local in Amsterdam, use 'Wat kost dit?'—it's punchier.

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Check for 'Korting'

Always look for the word 'Korting' (discount) before asking the price!

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to ask for the price.

Hoeveel ____ dit?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kost

We use the singular 'kost' because 'dit' is singular.

You are buying 5 apples. Which question is correct?

Asking for the price of multiple items:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hoeveel kosten deze?

For plural items, use 'kosten' and 'deze'.

Complete the dialogue at the market.

Klant: '____' Verkoper: 'Dat is twee euro per stuk.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hoeveel kost dit?

The seller answers with a price, so the question must be about the cost.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Situation: You are at a high-end auction.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Wat is de richtprijs van dit kavel?

In a formal auction, more specific terminology is used.

Match the Dutch phrase to its English equivalent.

Phrases: 1. Hoeveel kost dit? 2. Hoe duur is het? 3. Wat kost dit?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

These are all common ways to ask for a price.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Singular vs Plural

Singular
Hoeveel kost dit? How much does this cost?
Plural
Hoeveel kosten deze? How much do these cost?

بانک تمرین

5 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word to ask for the price. جای خالی A1

Hoeveel ____ dit?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kost

We use the singular 'kost' because 'dit' is singular.

You are buying 5 apples. Which question is correct? Choose A2

Asking for the price of multiple items:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hoeveel kosten deze?

For plural items, use 'kosten' and 'deze'.

Complete the dialogue at the market. dialogue_completion A1

Klant: '____' Verkoper: 'Dat is twee euro per stuk.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hoeveel kost dit?

The seller answers with a price, so the question must be about the cost.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching B2

Situation: You are at a high-end auction.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Wat is de richtprijs van dit kavel?

In a formal auction, more specific terminology is used.

Match the Dutch phrase to its English equivalent. Match A1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

These are all common ways to ask for a price.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

سوالات متداول

12 سوال

Yes, if you are pointing at something, but it's a bit blunt. Adding 'kost dit' is much better.

No, it's a very common and neutral way to ask for the price.

Say 'Hoeveel kosten deze?' (plural).

Use 'dit' for things close to you and 'dat' for things further away.

Say 'Mag ik de rekening, alstublieft?' or 'Hoeveel krijg je van me?'.

Only at flea markets, for used cars, or sometimes in independent furniture stores. Never in supermarkets.

It is the third-person singular form of the verb 'kosten' (to cost).

Yes, but 'Wat zijn de kosten?' or 'Wat is het tarief?' is more common for professional services.

Say 'Hoeveel kost dit per uur?'.

Yes, 'Wat moet dat kosten?' is a common, slightly more 'street' way to ask.

It's just a shorter, more direct variation. Both are correct.

In writing, yes. In speaking, you just say the number and 'euro'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Hoe duur is het?

synonym

How expensive is it?

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Wat kost dit?

synonym

What does this cost?

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De rekening, alstublieft

builds on

The bill, please

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In de aanbieding

similar

On sale

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Gratis

contrast

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