Mastering Shopping Conversations in Urdu

Indo-Aryan language spoken in South Asia.

Shopping is a universal activity and being able to communicate effectively while shopping in a different language can greatly enhance your experience. This article will guide you through the essential phrases and dialogues you need to know when shopping in Urdu.

Asking for a Specific Item

When you enter a shop and you're looking for a specific item, you can use the phrase "Mujhe _____ chahiye" which translates to "I need _____". For example, if you're looking for a shirt, you would say "Mujhe shirt chahiye".

Asking for the Price

To ask for the price of an item, you can use the phrase "Is ki keemat kya hai?" which translates to "What is the price of this?". If you want to ask the price of a specific item like a shirt, you can say "Shirt ki keemat kya hai?".

Asking for Different Variations

When shopping, especially for clothes or accessories, you might want to ask for different sizes, colors, or variations of an item. Here are some phrases that might be useful:

• To ask for a different size: "Kya iska koi aur size hai?" (Is there another size for this?)
• To ask for a different color: "Kya iska koi aur rang hai?" (Is there another color for this?)
• To ask for a different style: "Kya iska koi aur style hai?" (Is there another style for this?)

Practicing Shopping Dialogues

Practicing dialogues can help you become more comfortable with shopping conversations. Here's a simple dialogue you can practice:

• Shopkeeper: "Assalam-o-Alaikum!" (Hello!)
• You: "Wa-Alaikum-Salaam. Mujhe shirt chahiye." (Hello. I need a shirt.)
• Shopkeeper: "Jee, yeh dekhiye." (Yes, look at these.)
• You: "Is shirt ki keemat kya hai?" (What is the price of this shirt?)
• Shopkeeper: "Yeh shirt 1000 rupees ki hai." (This shirt is for 1000 rupees.)
• You: "Kya iska koi aur size hai?" (Is there another size for this?)

By mastering these phrases and practicing dialogues, you'll be well-equipped to handle shopping conversations in Urdu. Happy shopping!