What vocabulary or expressions signal bargaining in Russian markets (factual clarification)

In Russian markets, bargaining or price negotiation is commonly signaled by specific vocabulary and expressions. Key phrases used to indicate bargaining include:

• Можно дешевле? (Mozhno deshevle?) — “Can it be cheaper?”
• Сколько стоит? (Skolko stoit?) — “How much does it cost?” (often the start of bargaining)
• Давай по-нашему (Davay po-nashemu) — “Let’s do it our way” (negotiating the terms)
• Сделаем скидку? (Sdelayem skidku?) — “Will you give a discount?”
• Это дорого (Eto dorogo) — “That’s expensive”
• Можно скидку? (Mozhno skidku?) — “Can I get a discount?”
• Цена высокая (Tsena vysokaya) — “The price is high”
• А скидочка? (A skidocka?) — Informal, “And a little discount?”
• Дорого для меня (Dorogo dlya menya) — “Too expensive for me”

These expressions are part of everyday market interactions to indicate interest in lowering the price or starting a negotiation. Using diminutives like “скидочка” adds a polite or friendly tone to the bargaining attempt. Sellers might respond with counter-offers or ask the buyer’s price expectation, continuing the bargaining dialogue.

These phrases are commonly taught for travelers or newcomers to Russian marketplaces where bargaining culture is strong, especially in bazaars or ethnic markets.

This vocabulary signals openness to bargaining and is widely recognized in Russian-speaking market environments. ^{1, 2}

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