Significado
Asking for the price of an item.
Contexto cultural
In traditional markets, asking for the price is the first step of a social interaction. It is common to ask 'Колко струва?' even if you aren't sure you'll buy it. Similar to Bulgaria, in countries like Serbia or Greece, asking for the price is a direct and expected part of the shopping experience. In many Western European countries, prices are fixed and clearly marked. Asking 'How much does it cost?' is less common than in the Balkans. In bazaars, asking the price is the start of a long negotiation process. It is a social ritual rather than just an information exchange.
Keep it simple
You don't need to add extra words. 'Колко струва?' is perfectly polite.
Use your hands
Pointing at the item while asking makes the meaning 100% clear.
Significado
Asking for the price of an item.
Keep it simple
You don't need to add extra words. 'Колко струва?' is perfectly polite.
Use your hands
Pointing at the item while asking makes the meaning 100% clear.
Smile
A smile makes the interaction more pleasant, especially in markets.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word.
Колко ____ това?
The subject 'това' is singular, so we use the third-person singular verb 'струва'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to ask for the price.
'Колко струва?' is the standard singular form.
Complete the dialogue.
Buyer: 'Извинете, ____?' Seller: 'Десет лева.'
This is the most natural way to ask for a price.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You are at a market and want to know the price of apples.
Apples are plural, so we use 'струват'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosКолко ____ това?
The subject 'това' is singular, so we use the third-person singular verb 'струва'.
Choose the correct way to ask for the price.
'Колко струва?' is the standard singular form.
Buyer: 'Извинете, ____?' Seller: 'Десет лева.'
This is the most natural way to ask for a price.
You are at a market and want to know the price of apples.
Apples are plural, so we use 'струват'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasNo, it is the standard, polite way to ask for a price.
Yes, for any item or service.
Use 'Колко струват?' (plural).
Yes, 'Каква е цената?' is slightly more formal.
It is a shorter, more casual version.
Yes, but usually you ask for the menu first.
No, the phrase is gender-neutral.
Point at the item and show them your wallet or a calculator.
Yes, it is standard Bulgarian.
No, only for things with a monetary price.
You say the price + 'лева'.
Usually, prices are listed, but you might ask in a chat.
Frases relacionadas
Каква е цената?
similarWhat is the price?
За колко го давате?
specialized formFor how much are you giving it?
Струва си.
builds onIt is worth it.
Колко излиза?
similarHow much does it come out to?
