Meaning
Describing low price.
Cultural Background
In Uzbek bazaars, the first price quoted is rarely the final price. Using the word 'arzonroq' is expected and seen as a sign of a savvy shopper. The proverb 'Arzonning sho'rvasi tatimas' warns against buying low-quality goods just because they are cheap. With the rise of apps like Uzum, 'arzon' is now a major marketing keyword used in push notifications to drive sales. While bargaining is common, if you are a guest, a host might say 'Siz uchun arzon' or even 'tekin' as a gesture of respect, though you should still offer to pay.
Bargaining Magic
Always add '-roq' (arzonroq) when bargaining. It sounds more polite, like you're asking for a 'bit' of a discount.
Quality Check
If someone says 'juda-juda arzon' (very, very cheap), double-check the quality. Remember the soup proverb!
Meaning
Describing low price.
Bargaining Magic
Always add '-roq' (arzonroq) when bargaining. It sounds more polite, like you're asking for a 'bit' of a discount.
Quality Check
If someone says 'juda-juda arzon' (very, very cheap), double-check the quality. Remember the soup proverb!
Reduplication
Use 'arzon-marzon' when you want to sound like a native talking about casual shopping for small things.
The 'Aka' Factor
When asking for an 'arzon' price, address the seller as 'Aka' (Brother) or 'Opa' (Sister) to build rapport.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'arzon'.
Bu do'konda hamma narsa juda ____.
The sentence simply states that everything is cheap, so the base form 'arzon' is correct.
Which phrase would you use to ask for a discount at a market?
Siz bozordasiz. Nima deysiz?
'Arzonroq qilib bering' is the standard way to ask for a lower price.
Match the Uzbek word with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the basic degrees of comparison for price.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bu ko'ylak 100,000 so'm. B: Voy, juda qimmat-ku! ____ bormi?
The speaker is complaining about the high price and asking if there is a 'cheaper one' (arzonrog'i).
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Price Spectrum in Uzbek
Common Arzon Items
Food
- • Non
- • Meva
- • Sabzavot
Transport
- • Avtobus
- • Metro
- • Marshrutka
Practice Bank
4 exercisesBu do'konda hamma narsa juda ____.
The sentence simply states that everything is cheap, so the base form 'arzon' is correct.
Siz bozordasiz. Nima deysiz?
'Arzonroq qilib bering' is the standard way to ask for a lower price.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the basic degrees of comparison for price.
A: Bu ko'ylak 100,000 so'm. B: Voy, juda qimmat-ku! ____ bormi?
The speaker is complaining about the high price and asking if there is a 'cheaper one' (arzonrog'i).
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
14 questionsNo, it's a standard adjective. However, calling a person 'arzon' is an insult.
Add the suffix '-roq' to get 'arzonroq'.
The opposite is 'qimmat', which means expensive.
Yes, you can say 'arzon xizmat' (cheap service) or 'arzon taksi'.
Yes, 'hamyonbop' (affordable) is often used in formal or polite contexts.
It literally means 'free as water' and is used to describe something incredibly cheap.
No, in Uzbek, adjectives like 'arzon' do not change for number.
You say 'Arzonmi?' by adding the question suffix '-mi'.
Yes, it is used in terms like 'arzon ishchi kuchi' (cheap labor).
It refers to a period or state of low prices and abundance in the market.
It's a common sales tactic meaning 'I will give it to you for a low price'.
Yes, in Cyrillic it is written as 'арзон'.
You use 'arzonroq' to ask for a discount, but the word for 'discount' itself is 'chegirma'.
Use 'eng arzon'.
Related Phrases
Qimmat
contrastExpensive
Hamyonbop
synonymAffordable
Tekin
similarFree
Suvtekin
specialized formDirt cheap
Arzongarchilik
builds onAbundance/Low-price period
