Signification
Making something cheaper.
Contexte culturel
In Turkish 'Pazar' culture, asking to lower the price is expected. If you don't bargain, you might actually pay 20-30% more than the local price. In formal Turkish business, 'fiyatı düşürmek' is discussed as a 'revizyon' (revision) or 'iskonto' (discount) to sound more professional. Influencers often use 'Fiyatı düşürdük!' in their stories to announce affiliate link discounts. When renting, it's common to ask for a 'drop' if you pay 6 months or a year in advance.
The 'Student' Card
In Turkey, saying 'Ben öğrenciyim' (I am a student) is the most effective way to get someone to 'fiyatı düşürmek'.
Fixed Price Stores
Don't try to 'fiyatı düşürmek' in chain supermarkets or malls; it will just be awkward.
Signification
Making something cheaper.
The 'Student' Card
In Turkey, saying 'Ben öğrenciyim' (I am a student) is the most effective way to get someone to 'fiyatı düşürmek'.
Fixed Price Stores
Don't try to 'fiyatı düşürmek' in chain supermarkets or malls; it will just be awkward.
The 'Last Price'
Always ask 'Son fiyat ne olur?' (What is the last price?) to see how much they can really drop it.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'fiyatı düşürmek'.
Pazarlık yaptım ve satıcı sonunda ______.
The seller (satıcı) is the one doing the action in the past, so we need the transitive past tense.
Which sentence is a polite way to ask for a discount?
Aşağıdakilerden hangisi daha naziktir?
The '-ebilir misiniz' form is the standard polite request in Turkish.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A company wants to beat its competitors.
Lowering prices is a common strategy to gain market share.
Complete the dialogue.
Müşteri: Bu gömlek 500 TL mi? Çok pahalı! Satıcı: Haklısınız, sizin için ______.
The seller is promising a future action to help the customer.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesPazarlık yaptım ve satıcı sonunda ______.
The seller (satıcı) is the one doing the action in the past, so we need the transitive past tense.
Aşağıdakilerden hangisi daha naziktir?
The '-ebilir misiniz' form is the standard polite request in Turkish.
Situation: A company wants to beat its competitors.
Lowering prices is a common strategy to gain market share.
Müşteri: Bu gömlek 500 TL mi? Çok pahalı! Satıcı: Haklısınız, sizin için ______.
The seller is promising a future action to help the customer.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, if you use the '-ebilir misiniz' form. It's a normal part of commerce.
Yes, you can say 'Spekülatörler fiyatı düşürdü' (Speculators lowered the price).
'Indirim' is the noun (discount), 'fiyatı düşürmek' is the action (to lower the price).
Because it's the specific object of the verb 'düşürmek', requiring the accusative case.
Expressions liées
indirim yapmak
synonymTo make a discount
fiyatı kırmak
specialized formTo slash the price
fiyatı yükseltmek
contrastTo raise the price
pazarlık etmek
builds onTo bargain
