뜻
Inquiry about price.
문화적 배경
In the 'Laiki Agora' (weekly street markets), prices are often shouted out loud. Using 'Πόσο κάνει;' is expected and starts the transaction. Cypriot Greek might use 'Πόσα εν;' (How much is it?) more frequently in casual speech, but 'Πόσο κάνει;' is perfectly understood and used. Often 'Gringlish' or 'Greeklish' speakers might say 'Πόσο είναι;' reflecting the English 'How much is it?', but they will always recognize 'Πόσο κάνει;'. Shopkeepers are used to 'Πόσο κάνει;' and will often reply in English, but they appreciate the effort of using the Greek phrase.
Use your finger
If you forget the name of the object, just point and say 'Πόσο κάνει αυτό;'. It's perfectly polite.
Watch the plural
If you are holding two items, remember to say 'Πόσο κάνουν αυτά;' (kanoun afta).
뜻
Inquiry about price.
Use your finger
If you forget the name of the object, just point and say 'Πόσο κάνει αυτό;'. It's perfectly polite.
Watch the plural
If you are holding two items, remember to say 'Πόσο κάνουν αυτά;' (kanoun afta).
Add 'παρακαλώ'
Adding 'παρακαλώ' (please) at the end makes you sound much more fluent and polite: 'Πόσο κάνει αυτό, παρακαλώ;'
The 'Laiki' rule
In street markets, prices are per kilo unless stated otherwise. If you ask 'Πόσο κάνει;', they will give you the price for one kilo.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct verb for a single item.
Πόσο ______ αυτό το βιβλίο;
Since 'βιβλίο' is singular, we use 'κάνει'.
Fill in the plural form of the verb.
Πόσο ______ αυτά τα παπούτσια;
For plural items (παπούτσια), the verb must be 'κάνουν'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a market and want to know the price of a kilo of oranges.
This is the standard way to ask for a price per unit.
Complete the dialogue.
Πελάτης: Συγγνώμη, πόσο κάνει αυτό; Πωλητής: ______ πέντε ευρώ.
The answer usually mirrors the verb used in the question.
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시각 학습 자료
Formal vs Informal Price Inquiry
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Πόσο ______ αυτό το βιβλίο;
Since 'βιβλίο' is singular, we use 'κάνει'.
Πόσο ______ αυτά τα παπούτσια;
For plural items (παπούτσια), the verb must be 'κάνουν'.
You are at a market and want to know the price of a kilo of oranges.
This is the standard way to ask for a price per unit.
Πελάτης: Συγγνώμη, πόσο κάνει αυτό; Πωλητής: ______ πέντε ευρώ.
The answer usually mirrors the verb used in the question.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, in a very informal setting like a busy market, just saying 'Πόσο;' (How much?) is common, but 'Πόσο κάνει;' is better for learners.
'Κάνει' is everyday and informal/neutral. 'Κοστίζει' is more formal and used for expensive items or in business.
Change 'κάνει' to 'κάνουν' and 'αυτό' to 'αυτά'. Example: 'Πόσο κάνουν αυτά;'
No, it's expected in commercial interactions in Greece. However, a 'Γεια σας' (Hello) first is always appreciated.
Say 'Πόσο κάνει το κιλό;'
Yes, you can say 'Πόσο κάνει ο λογαριασμός;'
Yes, 'κάνω' means 'I do' or 'I make'. In this context, it's an idiom for 'it costs'.
Just use 'αυτό'. It is the neuter form and acts as a general 'this' for objects.
Yes, 'Πόσο πάει το μαλλί;' is a funny, slang way to ask 'What's the damage?' or 'How much is it?'.
You can say 'Πόσο κάνει αυτό εδώ;' (How much does this one here cost?)
관련 표현
Πόσο κοστίζει;
similarHow much does it cost?
Τι τιμή έχει;
similarWhat price does it have?
Πόσο πάει;
specialized formHow much does it go (for)?
Πόσο κάνουν όλα μαζί;
builds onHow much is everything together?
Είναι ακριβό
contrastIt is expensive
Είναι φτηνό
contrastIt is cheap
