Shopping in Albanian

Bazaars in Krujë and Gjirokastër expect a little friendly bargaining. These phrases make it fun instead of awkward.

Beginner

Core words for your first days

How much does it cost?

Sa kushton?

(Sa koosh-ton)

beginner

I'll take it

Do ta marr

(Doh ta marr)

beginner

Where is the market?

Ku është pazari?

(Koo esht pa-za-ree)

beginner

A bag, please

Një qese, ju lutem

(Nyuh cheh-seh, yoo loo-tem)

beginner

Intermediate

Full sentences and questions

It's too expensive

Është shumë shtrenjtë

(Esht shoo-me shtren-yte)

intermediate

I am just looking

Vetëm po shikoj

(Veh-tem poh shee-koy)

intermediate

Do you accept euros?

A pranoni euro?

(Ah pra-no-nee eh-oo-ro)

intermediate

Receipt, please

Kuponin, ju lutem

(Koo-po-neen, yoo loo-tem)

intermediate

Advanced

Natural, longer expressions

Can you lower the price?

A e ulni pak çmimin?

(Ah eh ool-nee pak chmee-meen)

advanced

Do you have a smaller size?

A keni një masë më të vogël?

(Ah keh-nee nyuh ma-se me te vo-gel)

advanced

Quick quiz

Five questions. Pick the correct Albanian translation.

  1. 1. It's too expensive

  2. 2. Can you lower the price?

  3. 3. A bag, please

  4. 4. Receipt, please

  5. 5. I am just looking

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