Signification
Asking for the cost of an item.
Contexte culturel
Bargaining is common in markets. Always start with a smile. In Nairobi, 'Bei gani' is used everywhere from supermarkets to street vendors. The influence of Arabic trade makes this phrase essential in the Stone Town markets. Swahili is widely understood in markets, and this phrase is perfectly acceptable.
Smile!
Always smile when asking. It makes the vendor more likely to give you a good price.
Bargaining
Don't accept the first price. It's part of the culture to negotiate.
Signification
Asking for the cost of an item.
Smile!
Always smile when asking. It makes the vendor more likely to give you a good price.
Bargaining
Don't accept the first price. It's part of the culture to negotiate.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to ask for the price.
______ gani kofia hii?
'Bei gani' is the phrase for 'how much'.
Which phrase is correct for asking the price?
Choose the correct option.
'Bei gani' is the standard word order.
Match the Swahili phrase to its English meaning.
Match: Bei gani? | Nani? | Wapi?
Bei gani is how much, Nani is who, Wapi is where.
Complete the dialogue.
Vendor: Karibu! You: ______?
You are at a market, so you ask for the price.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices______ gani kofia hii?
'Bei gani' is the phrase for 'how much'.
Choose the correct option.
'Bei gani' is the standard word order.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Bei gani is how much, Nani is who, Wapi is where.
Vendor: Karibu! You: ______?
You are at a market, so you ask for the price.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNo, it is the standard way to ask for a price.
Yes, but prices are usually fixed there.
No, 'Bei gani' stays the same.
Expressions liées
Bei ya mwisho
builds onFinal price
Pesa ngapi?
synonymHow much money?
Ghali sana!
contrastToo expensive!
Punguza bei
builds onLower the price
