How to Say “Can You Give Me a Discount?” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Can you give me a discount?” in Turkish is İndirim yapar mısınız? It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 3 alternatives (informal), how to reply, an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
İndirim yapar mısınız?
- Literally
- “discount would-you-make?”
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- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How İndirim yapar mısınız? is built
- indirimdiscount
- yap-make, do
- -araorist
- mısınızquestion + you (polite)
Other ways to say “Can you give me a discount?”
- Biraz indirim olur mu?Informal
“could there be a little discount?”
Friendly.
- Son fiyat ne?Neutral
“what’s the final price?”
The classic bargaining question.
- Nakit ödersem indirim var mı?Neutral
“is there a discount if I pay cash?”
Common in small shops.
How to reply
Sizin için yüz lira olsun.
For you, let’s make it a hundred lira.
Kusura bakmayın, fiyatlar sabit.
Sorry, prices are fixed.
Example dialogue
- A
İki tane alırsam indirim yapar mısınız?
Will you give me a discount if I buy two?
- B
Olur, ikisi beş yüz lira olsun.
OK, let’s say five hundred lira for both.
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“Can you give me a discount?” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Can you give me a discount” in Turkish?
The most common way is İndirim yapar mısınız? (literally “discount would-you-make?”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Biraz indirim olur mu (“could there be a little discount?”): friendly.
How do you reply to İndirim yapar mısınız?
Typical replies are Sizin için yüz lira olsun. (“For you, let’s make it a hundred lira.”) and Kusura bakmayın, fiyatlar sabit. (“Sorry, prices are fixed.”).
What does each part of İndirim yapar mısınız mean?
indirim = discount; yap- = make, do; -ar = aorist; mısınız = question + you (polite). Bargaining is normal at bazaars and with independent sellers, but not in supermarkets or chain stores.
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