Story in Czech: At the Market (S02/E30 – daily podcast CZECH YOUR DAY)

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: NA TRHU/AT THE MARKET

THE TRANSCRIPT/HANDOUT IS DOWN BELOW

Let’s put into practice everything you have learnt in the previous weeks:

IN ENGLISH:

It’s Wednesday and I’m going to the city center. Why? Because I’m going to buy fruit and vegetables at the market. We don’t have any fruit or vegetables left at home. I have to go shopping.

What do I want to buy? Here is my list:

onion

garlic

carrot

broccoli

beetroot

tomatoes

cucumbers

peppers

apples (jablka – formal x jabka* – informal)

pears

There are a lot of stalls at the market.

The greengrocer asks me: „Good morning. What will it be today?“

I reply: „Good morning. Two kilos of onions, half a kilo of garlic, and one broccoli.“

G.:“We have very nice tomatoes and cucumbers. Would you like some for a salad?“

I: „Alright, please give me three kilos of tomatoes and five cucumbers.“

G.:“Anything else? Do you have any other wishes?“

I: „Do you have beetroot?“

G.:“Unfortunately not right now. It will be delivered in the afternoon.“

I:“Then that’s all. Thank you.“

G.: „Altogether, that’s 318 crowns.“

I: „Can I pay by card? I just realized I don’t have any money in my wallet…“

G.: „Sorry, we don’t take cards, but there’s an ATM just around the corner.“

I go to the ATM and quickly withdraw some money. There’s already a line of people waiting at the stall. I pay for my groceries and go to buy fruit.

I: „Good morning. Three kilos of apples and a kilo of pears, please.“

G2.:“Here you go. Anything else?“

I: „I’ll also take some carrots and five kilos of potatoes.“

G2.:“And do you want the carrots with the tops or without?“

I: „With the tops. Thank you.“

G2.:“Anything else? Would you like a bag?“

I: „No, thank you. I’ll pay.“

G2:“That will be 153 crowns, please.“

I: „Here you are. Keep the change.“

I:“Thank you. Goodbye.“

G2: „Bye.“

Would you like more preparation to be able to understand this episode with more ease and confidence?

Check these episodes:

• #26: From ČESNEK to BRAMBORY: Your Czech Veggie Guide
• #27: Your BASIC Czech Phrasebook for Shopping at the Market (JEŠTĚ NĚCO DALŠÍHO?, STOJÍTE VE FRONTĚ?)
• #28: Crack the Code: Perfect Your Czech Pronunciation (Tips from Renča)
• #29: Mastering Czech Measurements: Fruits & Veggies Edition (DVĚ KILA JAHOD, DESET KILO BRAMBOR)