Signification
Asking for the price of an item.
Contexte culturel
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'.
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.
Signification
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.
Use 'Wat kost...'
If you want to sound like a local in Amsterdam, use 'Wat kost dit?'—it's punchier.
Check for 'Korting'
Always look for the word 'Korting' (discount) before asking the price!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to ask for the price.
Hoeveel ____ dit?
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:
For plural items, use 'kosten' and 'deze'.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Klant: '____' Verkoper: 'Dat is twee euro per stuk.'
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.
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?
These are all common ways to ask for a price.
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Aides visuelles
Singular vs Plural
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesHoeveel ____ dit?
We use the singular 'kost' because 'dit' is singular.
Asking for the price of multiple items:
For plural items, use 'kosten' and 'deze'.
Klant: '____' Verkoper: 'Dat is twee euro per stuk.'
The seller answers with a price, so the question must be about the cost.
Situation: You are at a high-end auction.
In a formal auction, more specific terminology is used.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all common ways to ask for a price.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, 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'.
Expressions liées
Hoe duur is het?
synonymHow expensive is it?
Wat kost dit?
synonymWhat does this cost?
De rekening, alstublieft
builds onThe bill, please
In de aanbieding
similarOn sale
Gratis
contrastFree
