Latest / Learn Swedish with Fexingo / Swedish Shopping - Asking for Prices
Transcript
- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Swedish with Fexingo. I am Lucas, and I am so happy to be here with you again. Luna: And I am Luna! It feels like we just left the lighting shop in episode two forty-one, doesn't it? Lucas: It does. We bought that lovely lamp. But today, we are stepping into a slightly different kind of store. Luna: Oh, really? Where are we going now? Lucas: We are going to a general clothing store. And the main thing we need to learn is how to ask about the price. Luna: Right. Because sometimes the tag isn't clear, or maybe it is on sale. Lucas: Exactly. So let us start with our first phrase. Listen closely. Luna: Okay, I am ready. Lucas: Hur mycket kostar det här? Luna: Hur mycket kostar det här? Lucas: Very good. This means 'How much does this cost?' You can use this for any item. Luna: Let me try that again. Hur mycket kostar det här? Lucas: Perfect. Now, imagine you see a shirt. You pick it up. Luna: I pick it up. It looks nice. What do I ask? Lucas: You ask: Hur mycket kostar det här? Luna: Hur mycket kostar det här? Lucas: Good. The shopkeeper might tell you the price. But sometimes, there are taxes included. Luna: Oh, that is important. In some places, the final price is different. Lucas: Yes. So our second phrase is very useful. Listen. Luna: I am listening. Lucas: Är detta priset inkluderat? Luna: Är detta priset inkluderat? Lucas: This means 'Is this price included?' or more naturally, 'Is tax included in this price?' Luna: Är detta priset inkluderat? Lucas: Again. Ä-r d-et-t-a p-r-i-s-e-t i-n-k-lu-d-e-r-a-t? Luna: Är detta priset inkluderat? Lucas: Yes. That is correct. Now, let us imagine the price is too high. Luna: Ooh. I really want the shirt, but it is expensive. Lucas: So you might try to negotiate. Or at least ask politely. Our third phrase. Luna: Let me hear it. Lucas: Kan jag få en rabatt? Luna: Kan jag få en rabatt? Lucas: 'Can I get a discount?' This is polite. It works in many small shops. Luna: Kan jag få en rabatt? Lucas: Try it one more time. Kan jag få en rabatt? Luna: Kan jag få en rabatt? Lucas: Great. Now, the shopkeeper says no. They have a fixed price. Luna: That happens. Okay. So what if I only have a little money? Lucas: Then you can state your limit. This is our fourth phrase. Luna: Okay, teaching me. Lucas: Jag har bara femtio kronor. Luna: Jag har bara femtio kronor. Lucas: 'I only have fifty kronor.' This tells them your budget clearly. Luna: Jag har bara femtio kronor. Lucas: Yes. If the shirt costs one hundred, you know it is not going to work. Luna: Right. Then I need to leave. Lucas: Exactly. And finally, you might just decide it is not worth it. Luna: I hate that feeling. When you love something but the price is wrong. Lucas: We all do. Our last phrase is simple. Listen. Luna: Here it is. Lucas: Det är för dyrt. Luna: Det är för dyrt. Lucas: 'It is too expensive.' You can say this to yourself, or to the clerk. Luna: Det är för dyrt. Lucas: One more time. Det är för dyrt. Luna: Det är för dyrt. Lucas: Wonderful. Let us review all five phrases together. Luna: Okay, I am ready. Lucas: First: Hur mycket kostar det här? Luna: Hur mycket kostar det här? Lucas: Second: Är detta priset inkluderat? Luna: Är detta priset inkluderat? Lucas: Third: Kan jag få en rabatt? Luna: Kan jag få en rabatt? Lucas: Fourth: Jag har bara femtio kronor. Luna: Jag har bara femtio kronor. Lucas: And fifth: Det är för dyrt. Luna: Det är för dyrt. Lucas: Excellent work, Luna. You sound very natural. Luna: Thank you, Lucas. I feel confident about shopping now. Lucas: Before we go, I want to share something honest with you. Luna: Oh? What is it? Lucas: Making these episodes takes a lot of time. We record, edit, and prepare every single one. Luna: I know. It is a big effort. Lucas: There are no ads on this show. It is completely free for you. Luna: That is true. It feels very clean. Lucas: Some listeners support us through buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: Yeah, I saw that link earlier. Lucas: If you find value in learning Swedish with us, that is a great way to help keep the lights on. Luna: It really does help. It keeps the quality high. Lucas: And if you cannot donate right now, just keeping listening is enough. Luna: Totally. Just listening is a gift. Lucas: Back to the store. Imagine you are walking out with nothing. Luna: Sad. But necessary. Why did you walk out? Lucas: Because you said: Det är för dyrt. Luna: Ah, yes. Det är för dyrt. Lucas: And you knew you had limited funds. Jag har bara femtio kronor. Luna: Jag har bara femtio kronor. Exactly. Lucas: Maybe next time you will find a sale. You can ask: Kan jag få en rabatt? Luna: Kan jag få en rabatt? Yes, hoping for the best. Lucas: Or simply check the tag first. Hur mycket kostar det här? Luna: Hur mycket kostar det här? Smart move. Lucas: And remember, always check if the tax is there. Är detta priset inkluderat? Luna: Är detta priset inkluderat? Good question. Lucas: You are doing great, Luna. Your Swedish is improving fast. Luna: Thanks, Lucas. I feel like I could actually go shopping now. Lucas: I believe you could. Practice these phrases a few times today. Luna: I will. I might even visit a store and use them. Lucas: That would be wonderful. Thank you for joining us on Learn Swedish with Fexingo. Luna: See you next time. Hej då! Lucas: Hej då.