What is a common mistake with “Bu ne kadar”?

✗ Ne kadar bu para? → ✓ Bu ne kadar?: Keep it short; the money is understood.

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How to say “How much is this” in Turkish

Q: How is “Bu ne kadar” used in a conversation?

Ben: Bu ne kadar? (How much is this?) Satıcı: Üç yüz lira. (Three hundred lira.) Ben: Biraz indirim yapar mısınız? (Can you give a little discount?)

Bu ne kadar?

boo neh kah·dahr

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Meaning: How much is this?
Pronunciation: boo neh kah·dahr

What “Bu ne kadar” really means

Bu ne kadar? means "How much is this?". Point at the item and ask. "Bunlar ne kadar?" is for several things, and "Kilosu kaç?" for prices per kilo at the market.

💬 Example dialogues

BenBu ne kadar?How much is this?

SatıcıÜç yüz lira.Three hundred lira.

BenBiraz indirim yapar mısınız?Can you give a little discount?

TuristBu çanta ne kadar?How much is this bag?

SatıcıSana özel, beş yüz!Special for you, five hundred!

🚫 When NOT to use it

In supermarkets and chain stores prices are fixed and marked; asking and bargaining there is unusual. Save it for bazaars and small shops.

🇹🇷 Culture note

In the Grand Bazaar the first price is a starting point. Smiling, drinking the offered tea and walking away slowly are part of the game.

⚠️ Common mistakes

✗ Ne kadar bu para? → ✓ Bu ne kadar?Keep it short; the money is understood.

Culture tip

In the Grand Bazaar and local markets, bargaining is part of the fun. In malls and supermarkets, prices are fixed.