You're at a fresh market (ตลาดสด) buying mangoes from a vendor.
| Thai | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| รับอะไรดีคะ? | ráp à-rai dii khá? | What would you like? |
| ...เท่าไหร่? | ...thâo-rài? | How much is...? |
| กิโลละ... | gì-loh lá... | ...per kilo |
| ลดได้ไหม? | lót dâai mái? | Can you reduce it? |
| ไม่ได้ค่ะ | mâi dâai khâ | No, (I) can't |
| เอา... | ao... | I'll take... |
Bargaining (ต่อราคา, dtàaw raa-khaa) is expected at fresh markets but not at supermarkets or convenience stores. Always bargain with a smile!
Asking about ripeness:
Other quantities:
In Lesson 2, you'll learn restaurant dialogues — ordering food, making special requests, and handling the bill at Thai restaurants.