Meaning
A high cost for a product.
Cultural Background
In Uzbek bazaars, the first price mentioned is rarely the final price. Saying 'qimmat narx' is the standard way to begin the bargaining process. When hosting guests, Uzbeks often buy the best products regardless of the 'qimmat narx'. Discussing how much you spent on the guest is considered 'minnat' (reminding of a favor) and is avoided. In modern supermarkets like 'Korzinka' or 'Makro', prices are fixed. Using 'qimmat narx' here is a complaint to your companion, not a negotiation with the staff. Traditional weddings in Uzbekistan can be very expensive. People often talk about the 'qimmat narx' of holding a 'to'y' (wedding) in a restaurant.
Bargaining Power
Saying 'Qimmat narx' with a smile is more effective than saying it with anger in a bazaar.
Avoid 'Qimmatli'
Don't call a price 'qimmatli'—it sounds like you are in love with the high cost!
Meaning
A high cost for a product.
Bargaining Power
Saying 'Qimmat narx' with a smile is more effective than saying it with anger in a bazaar.
Avoid 'Qimmatli'
Don't call a price 'qimmatli'—it sounds like you are in love with the high cost!
Use 'Ancha'
Add 'ancha' (quite/considerably) to sound more native: 'Ancha qimmat narx ekan'.
The 'Voy' Factor
Start your sentence with 'Voy!' to show genuine surprise at a high price.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word to say 'This is a high price'.
Bu juda ____ narx.
'Qimmat' means expensive, which fits the context of a high price.
Which of these is the most natural way to complain about a price in a bazaar?
Siz bozordasiz. Sotuvchi 50,000 so'm dedi. Siz nima deysiz?
'Qimmat narx' is the standard way to express that a price is too high.
Match the Uzbek phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the three most common ways to describe prices in Uzbek.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bu ko'ylak necha pul? B: 500,000 so'm. A: Voy! Bu juda ____ ____!
The exclamation 'Voy!' suggests surprise at a high cost.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Formal vs Informal
Practice Bank
4 exercisesBu juda ____ narx.
'Qimmat' means expensive, which fits the context of a high price.
Siz bozordasiz. Sotuvchi 50,000 so'm dedi. Siz nima deysiz?
'Qimmat narx' is the standard way to express that a price is too high.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the three most common ways to describe prices in Uzbek.
A: Bu ko'ylak necha pul? B: 500,000 so'm. A: Voy! Bu juda ____ ____!
The exclamation 'Voy!' suggests surprise at a high cost.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, in casual speech, 'Qimmat!' is very common. 'Qimmat narx' is more descriptive.
It is neutral. It works in a shop and in a business meeting.
You can say 'Juda qimmat' or 'Haddan tashqari qimmat'.
The opposite is 'Arzon narx' (cheap price).
No, for people use 'qadrli' or 'qimmatli' (dear/valuable).
No, it is a normal part of trade in Uzbekistan.
Yes, 'narx' specifically refers to the monetary cost.
Say 'Arzonroq qilib bering' (Make it a bit cheaper).
Yes, 'yuqori narx' (high price) is a more formal synonym.
Yes, you can use it for a taxi, a haircut, or rent.
Related Phrases
Arzon narx
contrastCheap price
Narx-navo
similarGeneral prices/market rates
Qimmatfurush
specialized formProfiteer
Bepul
contrastFree of charge
