Language/Abkhazian/Vocabulary/Common-Expressions-in-Abkhazian-Markets
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As we continue our journey through the Abkhazian language, we will focus on everyday situations that one might encounter in Abkhazian markets and stores. In this lesson, we will practice bargaining and negotiating prices in Abkhazian to ensure you get the best deals possible.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Education & Natural Disasters and Emergencies.
Basic Phrases for Shopping
Before we dive into bargaining and negotiating, let's first learn some basic phrases for shopping in Abkhazian:
- Գәәбараа аҟәыӷәа? - Gəəbara aqwyğəa? - Do you have...?
- Աразыр аҟәцәа? - Arazyr akwitsa? - How much does it cost?
- Ыцәоуыт! - Ytswuyt! - Too expensive!
- Ҳҭыуаҩҵа раразыныт аԥшақәа - Htswaaƶtswa parazynyt apšaqwəa - I want to buy this.
- Գәаҷәлҭқәа аҩарынык! - Gəajəlƶqwəa aƶarynyk! - Give me a discount!
Memorizing these phrases will make any shopping experience much easier, and it will also show locals that you are making an effort to speak their language, which is always appreciated.
Bargaining and Negotiating Prices
In Abkhazian markets, bargaining and negotiating prices is a common practice. It is important to keep in mind that haggling is not considered rude or pushy—it is simply a part of the shopping experience. Here are some phrases and tips to help you in your bargaining efforts:
- Գәаҷәлҭқәа аҩарынык! - Gəajəlƶqwəa aƶarynyk! - Give me a discount!
- Աцаарыр иитыр моупшәа - Atswaryr yiityr moupwšwa - This is too much.
- Ҳҭыуаҩҵа раразыныт аԥшақәа! - Htswaaƶtswa parazynt apšaqwəa! - I want a lower price!
- Ҳҭыуынт аҟәцәа аԥшақәа. - Htswynt akwitsa apšaqwəa. - Lower the price.
When negotiating prices, it is important to be polite but firm. Start by offering a price lower than what you want to pay, and then work your way up to a fair price. Don't be afraid to walk away if the vendor is not meeting your price point—you might be surprised at how quickly they change their mind and offer a better deal.
Vocabulary List
Here are some essential vocabulary words and phrases to help you navigate an Abkhazian market or store:
| Abkhazian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Աрын-арааҩҵа | Arən-araaƶtswa | Grocery store |
| Әыҩшәа | Əyƶšwa | Meat |
| Դорма | Dorma | Bread |
| ԶԵԾԱԹԱԺԱԿ | Zeƶataƶak | Jewelry |
| ԾАԶԱԿ | Tsaaƶak | Clothing |
| Қьанҭама | Qwənţama | Fruit |
| Ҳҭыуҳәыкь | Htswyhəyq | Price |
| Аԥшақәа | Apšaqwəa | Discount |
| Аҭхарааҩҵа | Aţxaraaƶtswa | Pharmacy |
| АҵCЫҟҵа | Aƶswyƶtswa | Shoes |
Make sure to practice these phrases and vocabulary words before your next shopping trip in Abkhazia.