Significado
Asking how much something costs.
Contexto cultural
In many small shops, prices are written by hand on small pieces of paper. If you don't see one, it's very common to ask. Don't be shy! At the 'pazar' (market), prices can be flexible. If you ask 'Каква е цената?' and then look slightly hesitant, the seller might offer a lower price. On Bulgarian Facebook groups, people often post 'Цена?' as a one-word comment to ask for the price. It's blunt but very common. During the socialist era, prices were fixed by the state. Asking the price was more about finding out if you could afford the 'official' cost, rather than bargaining.
Use 'Извинете'
Always start with 'Извинете' (Excuse me) to be extra polite.
Gender Matters
Don't say 'Какъв е цената'. It sounds very foreign.
Significado
Asking how much something costs.
Use 'Извинете'
Always start with 'Извинете' (Excuse me) to be extra polite.
Gender Matters
Don't say 'Какъв е цената'. It sounds very foreign.
The 'Za' trick
You can say 'Каква е цената за...' followed by the service name.
Bargaining
Only bargain at open markets, never in supermarkets or malls.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'what' and 'price'.
_____ е _____ на този хляб?
We need the feminine 'каква' and the definite 'цената'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for a price in a shop?
You want to know the price of a shirt.
Option B is the correct phrase for asking about price.
Match the Bulgarian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched.
Complete the dialogue.
Клиент: Извинете, _____ на тези домати? Продавач: Два лева.
The seller answers with a price, so the question must be about the price.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Where to ask 'Каква е цената?'
Shopping
- • Market
- • Boutique
- • Kiosk
Services
- • Taxi
- • Hairdresser
- • Tailor
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios_____ е _____ на този хляб?
We need the feminine 'каква' and the definite 'цената'.
You want to know the price of a shirt.
Option B is the correct phrase for asking about price.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
All pairs are correctly matched.
Клиент: Извинете, _____ на тези домати? Продавач: Два лева.
The seller answers with a price, so the question must be about the price.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, slightly. It's like the difference between 'What is the price?' and 'How much does it cost?'. Both are fine, but 'Каква е цената?' is very clear.
Yes, in this specific phrase you are asking about 'the' price of a specific thing, so the definite article is required.
Use the plural: 'Какви са цените?'.
Only metaphorically, like 'the price of a soul'. Using it for a person's 'price' in a literal sense is offensive.
The Bulgarian Lev (BGN). The plural is 'Leva'.
It is 'Каква' because 'цена' is feminine. 'Какво' is for neuter nouns.
Only in very informal texting or social media comments. In person, it's rude.
That is exactly when you use this phrase!
Like the 'ts' in 'cats' or 'tsunami'.
Only at markets (pazari). In shops, the price is fixed.
Usually just the number and the currency, e.g., 'Пет лева'.
Yes, it is the standard way to ask for a quote or price list.
Frases relacionadas
Колко струва?
synonymHow much does it cost?
Безплатно
contrastFree of charge
Скъпо е
builds onIt is expensive
Евтино е
builds onIt is cheap
Намаление
specialized formDiscount/Sale
