Significado
Asking for the price of an item.
Contexto cultural
In the weekly street markets, prices are usually written on cardboard signs. If they aren't, 'Πόσο κοστίζει;' is your best friend. Haggling is not common for small amounts of produce. When you ask 'Πόσο κοστίζει;' and pay, tipping is not mandatory in shops. In cafes/restaurants, a small amount of change is usually left, but the price you are told is the price you pay. The kiosk is a Greek institution. You can ask 'Πόσο κοστίζει;' for anything from a lighter to a cold beer at 3 AM. It's a very informal environment. In highly touristic islands like Mykonos or Santorini, always ask 'Πόσο κοστίζει;' before ordering if there is no menu. It's a standard and respected way to manage your budget.
Point and Ask
If you forget the name of the object, just point and say 'Πόσο κοστίζει αυτό;'. It's the ultimate survival hack.
Plural Trap
If you are holding two items, remember to say 'κοστίζουν' (plural). It makes you sound much more fluent!
Significado
Asking for the price of an item.
Point and Ask
If you forget the name of the object, just point and say 'Πόσο κοστίζει αυτό;'. It's the ultimate survival hack.
Plural Trap
If you are holding two items, remember to say 'κοστίζουν' (plural). It makes you sound much more fluent!
Add Politeness
Start with 'Παρακαλώ' or 'Συγγνώμη' to get much better service in Greek shops.
The 'Kanei' Alternative
Listen for 'Πόσο κάνει;'. It's the most common thing you'll actually hear in the streets.
Teste-se
Choose the correct verb for multiple items.
Πόσο _______ αυτά τα μήλα;
Since 'αυτά τα μήλα' (these apples) is plural, the verb must be 'κοστίζουν'.
Complete the phrase to ask for the price of 'this' (neuter).
Πόσο κοστίζει _______ ;
'Αυτό' is the general neuter pronoun used when pointing at an object.
Fill in the missing word in the dialogue.
Πελάτης: Συγγνώμη, πόσο _______ αυτό το βιβλίο; Πωλητής: Κοστίζει δώδεκα ευρώ.
The context is a single book, so 'κοστίζει' is the correct singular verb.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You want to know the price of a ticket to the museum.
'Εισιτήριο' means ticket.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Where to use 'Πόσο κοστίζει;'
Food
- • Bakery
- • Market
- • Supermarket
Travel
- • Tickets
- • Taxi
- • Hotel
Shopping
- • Clothes
- • Souvenirs
- • Kiosk
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΠόσο _______ αυτά τα μήλα;
Since 'αυτά τα μήλα' (these apples) is plural, the verb must be 'κοστίζουν'.
Πόσο κοστίζει _______ ;
'Αυτό' is the general neuter pronoun used when pointing at an object.
Πελάτης: Συγγνώμη, πόσο _______ αυτό το βιβλίο; Πωλητής: Κοστίζει δώδεκα ευρώ.
The context is a single book, so 'κοστίζει' is the correct singular verb.
You want to know the price of a ticket to the museum.
'Εισιτήριο' means ticket.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with anyone, from a street vendor to a bank manager.
Yes, in very informal settings while pointing, but it can sound a bit abrupt. Adding the verb is better.
'Κοστίζει' is 'costs', 'κάνει' is 'makes'. They are used interchangeably for prices, but 'κάνει' is more informal.
Use the plural: 'Πόσο κοστίζουν αυτά;' (Póso kostízoun aftá?).
No, you can say 'Πόσο κοστίζει;' if it's obvious what you are talking about.
Say 'Πόσο είναι το σύνολο;' or simply 'Πόσα σας χρωστάω;' (How much do I owe you?).
Generally no, except in flea markets or for very large purchases like furniture or cars.
Use 'αυτή' instead of 'αυτό'. For example: 'Πόσο κοστίζει αυτή η τσάντα;'
Use 'αυτός'. For example: 'Πόσο κοστίζει αυτός ο πίνακας;'
You can say 'Εντάξει' (Okay), 'Ωραία' (Great), or 'Πολύ ακριβό' (Too expensive).
Frases relacionadas
Πόσο κάνει;
synonymHow much does it make?
Τι τιμή έχει;
similarWhat price does it have?
Είναι ακριβό
contrastIt is expensive
Είναι φτηνό
contrastIt is cheap
Πόσο κοστίζουν αυτά;
specialized formHow much do these cost?
