What are some common phrases to ask for a discount in Russian
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Here are some common phrases to ask for a discount in Russian:
- Можете дать скидку? (Mozhete dat’ skidku?) — “Can you give a discount?”
- Вы не могли бы сделать скидочку? (Vy ne mogli by sdelat’ skidochku?) — “Could you give me a discount?”
- Можно поторговаться? (Mozhno potorgovat’sya?) — “Can we haggle?”
- Это слишком дорого. (Eto slishkom dorogo) — “This is too expensive.”
- Дайте мне скидку, пожалуйста. (Dayte mne skidku, pozhaluysta) — “Please give me a discount.”
- Если я куплю два, вы дайте мне скидку, пожалуйста. (Esli ya kuplu dva, vy dayte mne skidku, pozhaluysta) — “If I buy two, could you give me a discount, please?”
- У вас есть что-то подешевле? (U vas yest’ chto-to podeshevle?) — “Do you have something cheaper?”
- Может уступите? (Mozhet ustupite?) — “Could you knock off a bit?”
- Давайте за… (Davayte za…) — “Let’s make it…” (followed by your proposed price)
These phrases are polite and commonly used in Russia when negotiating prices or asking for discounts in shops, markets, or restaurants.