Shopping

1. Hoeveel kost dit?

   How much does this cost?

   Usage

   Basic phrase for asking the price of an item

   Grammar Note

   "Wat kost dit?" is an alternative. "Dat" replaces "dit" for something further away

2. Kunt u een korting geven?

   Can you give a discount?

   Usage

   Politely negotiating for a discount at a market or shop

   Grammar Note

   "Korting" means shortening/reduction. "Heeft u kortingen?" asks if there are any discounts

3. Mag ik dit passen?

   May I try this on?

   Usage

   Asking to try on clothing before purchasing

   Grammar Note

   "Passen" means both to try on and to fit. "Staat mij dit?" means "Does this suit me?"

4. Heeft u dit in een andere maat?

   Do you have this in a different size?

   Usage

   Requesting a different size when clothing doesn't fit

   Grammar Note

   "Maat" means size and also "mate/buddy" in slang. Use "kleine" (small) or "grote" (large) maat

5. Ik neem dit

   I'll take this

   Usage

   Telling the shop assistant you will purchase the item

   Grammar Note

   "Nemen" means to take. "Ik koop dit" (I buy this) is also commonly used

6. Accepteert u creditcards?

   Do you accept credit cards?

   Usage

   Asking if the store accepts credit card payment

   Grammar Note

   In Netherlands, "pinnen" (debit/PIN payment) is dominant. "Pinnen kan?" means can I pay by PIN?

7. Kunt u het inpakken als cadeau?

   Can you wrap it as a gift?

   Usage

   Requesting gift wrapping for a purchase

   Grammar Note

   "Cadeau" is a French loanword. "Inpakken" is a separable verb meaning to wrap up

8. Waar is de markt?

   Where is the market?

   Usage

   Asking for directions to the market, like the Albert Cuyp market in Amsterdam

   Grammar Note

   "Markt" also means the town square market. The Albert Cuypmarkt is Amsterdam's famous market

9. Heeft u iets goedkopers?

   Do you have something cheaper?

   Usage

   Looking for a more budget-friendly option when shopping

   Grammar Note

   "Goedkoop" means cheap; "goedkopers" is the comparative. Both forms of "hebben" work here

10. Mag ik een bonnetje?

    May I have a receipt?

    Usage

    Asking for a receipt after making a purchase

    Grammar Note

    "Bonnetje" is the diminutive of "bon". "Kassabon" (cash register receipt) is also used

11. Ik heb geen bonnetje nodig.

    I don't need a receipt

    Usage

    Decline the printed slip at the till

    Grammar Note

    "To need" is the split expression "nodig hebben", with "nodig" at the end of the clause. A noun that would take an indefinite article is negated with "geen", not "niet"

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