Spanish 
French 
German 
Italian 
Portuguese 
Russian 
Chinese 
Japanese 
Korean 
Arabic 
Lesson Focus
- Marje no…? price questions
- Bargaining phrases
- Expressing inability/ability
Lesson Material
This unit provides essential phrases for asking prices, expressing interest, and navigating purchases at the market.
Asking Prices and Expressing Want
| Zarma | English |
|---|---|
| Ay si ba haykulu | I don’t want anything |
| Ay go ga guna no | I am having a look |
| Marje no wone? | How much is this one? |
| Marje no…? | How much is…? |
| Marje no cimo? | How much really? |
| A ga cada | It’s expensive |
| A ga fala | It’s cheap |
| Hanse ay se | Give me some more |
| Noru kwarey | Cash (white money) |
| Zab’ ay se | Reduce the price please |
| Ay yarda | I agree |
| Noro ne | Here is the money |
| Ay sinda ba dala | I am penniless |
| A gonda gabi | It is strong/expensive |
| Man hare | Where? |
| Ay si hina | I can’t afford it |
| Ay ga hina | I can afford it |
| Koy ga ye ga ka | Go and come back |
| Dumi-dumi | Different types |
Mark unit as complete
Track your progress through this course