Shopping




 Shopping

Introduction:

In this lesson, we will learn how to shop and bargain in Turkish. Knowing how to ask for prices, negotiate, and make purchases will be useful when visiting markets or stores in Turkey.

Vocabulary:

1. Fiyat - Price
2. Kaç lira? - How much?
3. Pahalı - Expensive
4. Ucuz - Cheap
5. İndirim - Discount
6. Almak - To buy
7. Satmak - To sell
8. Para - Money
9. Kredi kartı - Credit card
10. Nakit - Cash

Phrases:

1. Bu ne kadar? - How much is this?
2. İndirim var mı? - Is there a discount?
3. Çok pahalı, biraz indirim yapar mısınız? - It’s very expensive, can you give a little discount?
4. Tamam, alıyorum. - Okay, I’ll buy it.
5. Sadece nakit. - Cash only.
6. Kredi kartı geçerli mi? - Do you accept credit cards?


Dialogue Example:

Let’s look at a dialogue at a market stall:

Customer: Merhaba! Bu ne kadar? (Hello! How much is this?)  
Vendor: Merhaba! Bu 50 lira. (Hello! This is 50 lira.)
Customer: Çok pahalı, biraz indirim yapar mısınız? (It’s very expensive, can you give a little discount?)  
Vendor: Tamam, size 40 lira. (Okay, for you, 40 lira.)
Customer: Tamam, alıyorum. (Okay, I’ll buy it.)  
Vendor: Nakit mi, kredi kartı mı? (Cash or credit card?)
Customer: Kredi kartı geçerli mi? (Do you accept credit cards?)  
Vendor: Evet, geçerli. (Yes, we accept.)
Customer: Teşekkür ederim. (Thank you.)  
Vendor: Rica ederim. (You’re welcome.)



Explanation:

In Turkey, bargaining is typically expected in markets, bazaars, and small shops. However, in larger stores, shopping malls, or places with fixed prices, bargaining is not practiced.

Examples of places where you can bargain:

  • Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) in Istanbul: One of the world's largest and oldest covered markets, where haggling is a part of the shopping experience.

  • Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı) in Istanbul: Another popular market where you can negotiate prices for spices, sweets, and souvenirs.

  • Local markets (pazar): Weekly markets in different neighborhoods and towns where locals buy fresh produce, clothes, and household items.


Practice:

Try practicing this dialogue, and use these phrases when you are shopping or in a market setting. Focus on the bargaining phrases to become more comfortable negotiating prices.

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