How to say "how much is this?" in Saudi Arabic
بكَم دا؟
bikam da?
- Without tashkeel
- بكم دا؟
- Franco / chat alphabet
- bikam da?
- Literally
- for how much is this?
When to use it
The everyday shopping question in Jeddah. "Da" is the Hijazi "this" (m), "di" for feminine nouns. Bargaining is normal in Al-Balad's markets.
Other ways to say it
feminine item
بكَم دي؟
bikam di?
how much is this? (f)
For feminine nouns like an abaya.
discount
فيه خَصم؟
feeh khasm?
is there a discount?
Opening line for bargaining.
How people reply
بعَشَرة ريال
b-3ashara riyaal
ten riyals
لَك بسَبعة
lak b-sab3a
for you, seven
In a sentence
بكَم دا القَميص؟
bikam da il-gamees?
How much is this shirt?
غالي! فيه خَصم؟
ghaali! feeh khasm?
Expensive! Is there a discount?
بكَم كيلو الطَّماطِم؟
bikam keelo it-tamaatim?
How much is a kilo of tomatoes?