A1 Expression 中性

Есть дешевле?

есть дешевле

Is there something cheaper?

意思

Asking for a lower price.

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文化背景

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.

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The 'A' Power

Start with 'А...' (А есть дешевле?). It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.

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Don't be too aggressive

Smile when you ask. In Russia, bargaining is a friendly game, not a fight.

意思

Asking for a lower price.

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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.

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The 'Student' Card

If you are a student, say 'Я студент. Есть дешевле?'. It often works!

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Check the quality

If they show you something cheaper, check it carefully. Sometimes 'дешевле' means lower quality.

自我测试

Complete the dialogue at the market.

Продавец: Этот арбуз стоит 500 рублей. Покупатель: Ой, это дорого. _______?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Есть дешевле

'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:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: А есть подешевле?

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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Есть дешевле?

You need to ask for a cheaper room.

Fill in the missing word.

У вас _____ дешевле?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: есть

Russian uses 'есть' to indicate availability.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Cheap vs. Cheaper

Base
Дёшево Cheaply
Comparative
Дешевле Cheaper

Where to use

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Places

  • Market
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Taxi
  • Hostel

练习题库

4 练习
Complete the dialogue at the market. dialogue_completion A1

Продавец: Этот арбуз стоит 500 рублей. Покупатель: Ой, это дорого. _______?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Есть дешевле

'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 A2

Choose the best option:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: А есть подешевле?

The prefix 'по-' and the particle 'а' make the phrase sound natural and polite.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are at a hotel and the room is 10,000 rubles. You only have 3,000.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Есть дешевле?

You need to ask for a cheaper room.

Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

У вас _____ дешевле?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: есть

Russian uses 'есть' to indicate availability.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

14 个问题

No, 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.

相关表达

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Сколько стоит?

builds on

How much does it cost?

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Сделайте скидку

similar

Give me a discount

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Это дорого

contrast

This is expensive

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Я беру

builds on

I'll take it

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Почём?

synonym

How much? (informal)

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