المعنى
Asking for a lower price.
خلفية ثقافية
In Russian 'rynki' (markets), the first price quoted is often a 'starting point.' Asking 'Есть дешевле?' is not seen as being poor, but as being a smart negotiator. In these Russian-speaking regions, bargaining is a cultural tradition. 'Есть дешевле?' is almost mandatory when buying textiles or spices. Even in business, Russians appreciate directness about budget. Saying 'Есть дешевле?' can lead to a more honest discussion about project costs. In tourist areas like St. Petersburg, vendors expect tourists to pay more. Using the Russian phrase 'Есть дешевле?' instead of English can sometimes result in the 'local' price.
The 'A' Power
Start with 'А...' (А есть дешевле?). It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't be too aggressive
Smile when you ask. In Russia, bargaining is a friendly game, not a fight.
المعنى
Asking for a lower price.
The 'A' Power
Start with 'А...' (А есть дешевле?). It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't be too aggressive
Smile when you ask. In Russia, bargaining is a friendly game, not a fight.
The 'Student' Card
If you are a student, say 'Я студент. Есть дешевле?'. It often works!
Check the quality
If they show you something cheaper, check it carefully. Sometimes 'дешевле' means lower quality.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Продавец: Этот арбуз стоит 500 рублей. Покупатель: Ой, это дорого. _______?
'Есть дешевле?' is the standard way to ask for a lower-priced option.
Which phrase is the most natural way to ask for a slightly cheaper option?
Choose the best option:
The prefix 'по-' and the particle 'а' make the phrase sound natural and polite.
Match the response to the situation.
You are at a hotel and the room is 10,000 rubles. You only have 3,000.
You need to ask for a cheaper room.
Fill in the missing word.
У вас _____ дешевле?
Russian uses 'есть' to indicate availability.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Cheap vs. Cheaper
Where to use
Places
- • Market
- • Souvenir Shop
- • Taxi
- • Hostel
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينПродавец: Этот арбуз стоит 500 рублей. Покупатель: Ой, это дорого. _______?
'Есть дешевле?' is the standard way to ask for a lower-priced option.
Choose the best option:
The prefix 'по-' and the particle 'а' make the phrase sound natural and polite.
You are at a hotel and the room is 10,000 rubles. You only have 3,000.
You need to ask for a cheaper room.
У вас _____ дешевле?
Russian uses 'есть' to indicate availability.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةNo, it's a standard inquiry in shops and markets. It's only rude if said with a mean tone.
You can ask an assistant, but usually, in supermarkets, you just look for the price tags yourself.
'Подешевле' means 'a little bit cheaper' and sounds more informal and polite.
That would be 'самый дешёвый'.
Yes, you can ask if there is a cheaper master or a cheaper time slot.
Then you can either buy it at the current price or say 'Спасибо, до свидания' and leave.
In this specific question, yes. 'Дешевле?' alone sounds too abrupt.
Yes, 'Есть дешевле?' is universal for singular and plural.
It's better to look at the menu. Asking the waiter 'Есть дешевле?' might be awkward unless you are asking about wine tiers.
There isn't a direct one, but you could ask for something 'лучше' (better) or 'дороже' (more expensive).
In business, we usually say 'Есть ли более бюджетные варианты?'.
Absolutely. It's a key part of the car-buying process in Russia.
It's a standard 'v' sound, like in 'vest'.
Not usually in lyrics, but often in comedic sketches about shopping.
عبارات ذات صلة
Сколько стоит?
builds onHow much does it cost?
Сделайте скидку
similarGive me a discount
Это дорого
contrastThis is expensive
Я беру
builds onI'll take it
Почём?
synonymHow much? (informal)
