Russian-English translation joint purchase. Russian-English translation joint purchase Expressions and idioms about shopping

Buy, acquire (purchase), make purchases, make a purchase; bargain what. At some point all the goods were taken apart. The book is selling like crazy. Prot... Synonym dictionary

BUY Ushakov's Explanatory Dictionary

BUY- 1. BUY1, buy, buy. imperfect to buy. "They went to buy melons." V. Kataev. 2. BUY2, buy, buy, sovereign, whom what (colloquial). Subject to bathing for a while, wash a little while bathing. Bathe your baby in the bath... ... Ushakov's Explanatory Dictionary

BUY Dahl's Explanatory Dictionary

BUY- a child, buy a horse, bathe for a while, redeem, buy up. xia, ·return And you buy horses, bathe them sometimes, more often. II. BUY buy what, buy spare, psk. take for money, acquire a purchase. He buys a house, bargains... ... Dahl's Explanatory Dictionary

BUY 1- BUY 1, ay, ay; owls, who what. Keep it in the water for a while while bathing. P. child. Ozhegov's explanatory dictionary. S.I. Ozhegov, N.Yu. Shvedova. 1949 1992 … Ozhegov's Explanatory Dictionary

BUY 2- see buy. Ozhegov's explanatory dictionary. S.I. Ozhegov, N.Yu. Shvedova. 1949 1992 … Ozhegov's Explanatory Dictionary

buy- BUY, oh, oh; sovereign, whom (what). Keep it in the water for a while while bathing. P. child. II. BUY see buy. Ozhegov's explanatory dictionary. S.I. Ozhegov, N.Yu. Shvedova. 1949 1992 … Ozhegov's Explanatory Dictionary

buy- 1. BUY, ay, ay; nsv. (St. buy). 1. what. Buy for money. P. food, clothes, books. P. in a store, at the market. P. for crazy money. 2. whom. To attract to one's side, through bribery, bribe; bribe. And not people like you... ... encyclopedic Dictionary

buy- — Topics oil and gas industry EN purchase … Technical Translator's Guide

BUY- A dream in which you make a large selection of purchases, but upon calculation it turns out that you have no money with you, is a harbinger of both large expenses and significant profits. Paying for purchases in a dream means freeing yourself from the oppressive... ... Melnikov's Dream Interpretation

Books

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Greetings, dear readers! When we find ourselves in another country, regardless of the reason for our arrival, we make sure to make purchases - souvenirs, clothes, groceries, etc. We go shopping for exclusive items that our country does not have at all or only a few have. And for this exclusiveness and exoticism we sometimes pay an inflated price when we go shopping abroad.

However, these purchases give us a good mood and upon arrival home they remind us of the trip. And sellers in any tourist country must speak English. Therefore, in the twelfth lesson of our audio course “ Conversational English for Beginners"We will learn to make purchases in English, find out what phrases you need to know when going shopping in English.

But before you decide to go shopping in an unfamiliar city, learn ask for directions in English so as not to get lost in another country. Shopping in English is extremely pleasant and useful, because you not only buy what you like, but also practice your spoken English skills. Even buying a hot dog on the street, you will say at least ten words, one or two phrases in English!

Listen to what native English speakers say while shopping: /wp-content/uploads/2014/08/les-12.mp3 These are the phrases and words you need to learn so that you can easily shop abroad.

Text of the lesson “Shopping and shopping in English”

In this audio lesson you will be able to learn expressions and words that will help you make purchases in another country, that is, shopping. Thanks to the audio format of the lessons of the “Conversational English for Beginners” course, you can hear the correct speech and accordingly improve your pronunciation to the desired level.

But the text format will clearly demonstrate how to spell a word or phrase that you heard in an audio lesson, how the expression is translated and will contribute to faster memorization. Therefore, I suggest that you start studying useful and convenient tables with key vocabulary on the topic “Shopping and Shopping” right now.

Let's start with simple words and expressions that you may hear in a store or read on signs in supermarkets and street markets:

In Russian	In English
market	market
supermarket	supermarket
supermarket	department store
Butcher shop	butcher shop
book Shop	book store
bakery	bakery
men's clothing	men's clothes
women's clothing	women's clothes
blouse	blouse
skirt	skirt
dress	dress
trousers	pants
shirt	shirt
tie	tie
boots	shoes
socks	socks
jeans	jeans

You have studied words and expressions as a separate speech unit. Now let's see what phrases you can use when shopping or making purchases:

In Russian	In English
How much does it cost?	How much does that cost?
What would you like?	What would you like?
When does the store open?	What time does the store open?
When does the store close?	What time does the store close?
I can help you?	Can I help you?
Write this please	Write that, please
I would like some batteries	I would like batteries
I would like a city map	I would like a map of the city
I'd like it	I would like this
I'd like some film	I would like a roller film
I'll pay by credit card	I'd like to pay by credit card
I will pay in cash	I'd like to pay with cash
This is all?	Is that all?
Here you are	Here it is
Can I order this online?	Can I order this online?

Knowledge of these few simple idioms is enough to freely conduct dialogues with sellers and consultants in stores and markets in English.

Make a purchase.. Dictionary of Russian synonyms and similar expressions. under. ed. N. Abramova, M.: Russian Dictionaries, 1999. purchase acquisition, procurement, procurement activities, purchase; purchased item; renewal, purchase, redemption, buying up,... ... Synonym dictionary

PURCHASE- PURCHASE, shopping, women. 1. units only Action under Ch. buy1. Buying a suit. 2. Purchased item. Delivery of purchases to your home. Summer resident loaded with shopping. ❖ Shopping (to go, go) in order to buy what you need. Ushakov's explanatory dictionary. D.N.... ... Ushakov's Explanatory Dictionary

PURCHASE- PURCHASE, and, wives. 1. see buy. 2. Bought, purchased item. Dear p. Package with purchases. Go shopping. Shopping (buying). Ozhegov's explanatory dictionary. S.I. Ozhegov, N.Yu. Shvedova. 1949 1992 … Ozhegov's Explanatory Dictionary

purchase- acquisition - [A.S. Goldberg. English-Russian energy dictionary. 2006] Topics energy in general Synonyms purchasing EN purchasing ... Technical Translator's Guide

PURCHASE- Rough (correct) purchase. Jarg. corner. Approved Successful theft. TSUZH, 144; Baldaev 1, 333; BBI, 183; Milyanenkov, 200. Free purchase. Jarg. corner. Easy theft. Baldaev 1, 333; BBI, 183; Milyanenkov, 200. Sighted (useless) purchase. Jarg. corner.… … Large dictionary of Russian sayings

purchase- I. PURCHASE PURCHASE, purchase, acquisition PURCHASE, acquisition BUY/BUY, purchase/purchase, buy/purchase, purchase/purchase, buy up/shop up, buy up/buy up, obsolete. pick up/pick up, colloquial take/take, unravel... ... Dictionary-thesaurus of synonyms of Russian speech

purchase- noun, f., used. compare often Morphology: (no) what? shopping, what? buying, (see) what? purchase, what? purchase, about what? about the purchase; pl. What? shopping, (no) what? shopping, what? shopping, (see) what? shopping with what? shopping, about what? about purchases 1.… … Dmitriev's Explanatory Dictionary

PURCHASE- BUY INThe term has the following meanings1. COVER BUY means the purchase of previously sold securities or commodity contracts to cover a short position. (See COVER.)2. PURCHASE ON THE BASIS OF RULES (see ACCORDING TO THE CHARTERS)… … Encyclopedia of Banking and Finance

purchase- big purchase... Dictionary of Russian Idioms

purchase- and, f. Those purchased; purchased rich. Robiti shopping. Pause/linen purchase/purchase, if you buy two or more valuable items for one discounted price... Ukrainian Tlumach Dictionary

purchase- (shares) when the market is rising Buying in a rising market to reduce the overall cost, for example, if you buy an equal number of shares at 50, 52, 54 and 58, the average price per share will be $53.50. This is mathematically correct, but it is not obvious what it is worth Is it even... Financial and investment explanatory dictionary

Books

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Polish artist and journalist Janina Ipohorska said: “Shopping is easy. It's just hard to pay." However, sometimes shopping can present a different kind of difficulty, such as when we have to communicate in English in a store. In this article we will present you with a clear and convenient phrasebook on the topic “In the store” and tell you about the features of shopping abroad.

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Let's imagine that you are abroad in a hotel. You have already swam to your heart's content in the sea, and even the local aborigines are jealous of your golden tan. What else to do? We invite you to try alternative medicine, namely shopping therapy! Shopping is an excellent remedy against depression and the feeling of frailty of life. Ready for some shopping?

Store names in English with translation

To begin with, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the names of stores in English, because this will greatly facilitate your orientation in the city. If necessary, you can check with local residents the location of the nearest candy store and you can easily navigate the signs on the city streets.

Word	Translation
appliance store	hardware store
bookshop/bookstore	book Shop
bottle shop/store, off-license	liquor store
boutique	boutique (expensive clothing store)
butcher's	Butcher shop
card shop	postcard and gift wrap shop
dairy /ˈdeəri/	dairy store
department store	department store (sells all goods: from food to furniture)
fishmonger's/fish shop/store/market	fish shop
florist's	flower shop
gift shop	gift shop
greengrocer's	vegetable shop
Grocer's	grocery store
ironmonger's/hardware shop	tool and hardware store
jeweler's/jewelry shop	jewelry shop
mall (shopping center)	shopping center (usually consisting of clothing stores)
market	market
newsagent's	newsstand
optician's	optics store
outlet center	Outlet
patisserie / sweet shop / confectioner's	Candy store
perfumery	perfume shop
pet shop	pet Shop
pharmacy/drugstore/chemist's	pharmacy
record shop	a music shop
retail park	retail park (type of shopping center)
shoe shop	shoe shop
shop/store	shop
stationer's	stationery store
supermarket	supermarket (usually a self-service store)
tobacco shop	tobacco shop
toyshop	a toy shop

As you noticed, a pharmacy can be called by three different words: pharmacy, chemist’s and drugstore. What is the difference between them? It is believed that drugstore is the American version of the name of the pharmacy, and the terms pharmacy and chemist’s are better used in the UK. Previously, the word drug only in the USA and Canada meant both drugs and medications. Now the word drugstore is already used by residents of Foggy Albion. However, today there is another difference between these two terms. In most cases, pharmacies and chemist’s dispense medications only with a doctor’s prescription, while drugstores sell over-the-counter medications, as well as cosmetics, personal care products, etc.

Outlet is not yet a very popular type of store in our country. An outlet is a shopping center that sells branded clothing at significant discounts. Most often this is a sale of stockpiles of goods in store warehouses. Quite often, outlets are located outside the city, which allows sellers to minimize costs and sell items at a small margin.

Retail Park is an outlet-like shopping center. Retail parks are centers built in a short time from cheap materials, and sometimes they even look like hangars. Renting space in such a building is cheap, which is why things are sold here at ridiculous prices. American-type retail parks are usually located outside the city, while British ones are located within the city. There is not a single classic retail park in Russia yet.

How to find the right store

Have you decided to go shopping for clothes or are you going to buy souvenirs for friends and relatives? Then ask the hotel receptionist where the nearest shops and boutiques are located. You can do this using the following phrases in English.

Phrase	Translation
Where is the nearest mall/supermarket?	Where is the nearest shopping center/supermarket?
Is there an outlet center in the area?	Is there an outlet store somewhere in this area?
Where can I buy a suit?	Where can I buy a suit?
Can you recommend any bookstores?	Can you recommend any bookstores?
I am looking for a toyshop.	I'm looking for a toy store.
Where can I get flowers?	Where can I buy flowers?

A hotel employee may answer you this way:

Phrase	Translation
There is a good toy store just around the corner.	There is a good toy store just around the corner.
The best bookstore is in the mall.	The best bookstore is in a shopping center.
The nearest boutique is a few miles away.	The nearest boutique is a few miles away.

Basic vocabulary for conducting dialogue in a store

Before visiting the store, let's look at the basic words you need to know to make a purchase in a store while communicating in English. We will list the vocabulary with which you can construct the necessary phrases.

Word	Translation
a basket	shopping cart in a supermarket
a cash desk	cash register
a cashier	cashier
a changing/fitting room	dressing room
a check	check
a coin	coin
a counter	counter
a credit card	credit card
a customer	buyer
a discount	discount
a note (banknote)	banknote
a receipt /rɪˈsiːt/	receipt
a refund	reimbursement of the cost of goods: money that is given to you when you return an item
a shop assistant/salesman	salesman
a shop window	showcase
a trolley	trolley in a supermarket
buy/purchase	purchase
cash	cash
change	change
sale	sale
scales	scales
cheap	cheap
expensive	Expensive
high-quality	high quality
second-hand	used
to choose/select/pick	choose
to go shopping	to go shopping
to haggle/bargain	to bargain
to pay (in) cash	pay in cash
to pay by/with credit card	pay by card
to pay for	pay for (something)
to queue up, to line up, to stand in line	stand in line for (something)
to take off	take off (thing)
to try on	try on

Phrases for dialogue in a store in English

So, the goal has been achieved - you have found a specific store and decided to make a few purchases. However, it is unlikely that you will have time to go to the desired department or find the item you are looking for on your own: helpful sellers lie in wait at the entrance offering help to all suffering customers. He may ask you the following questions:

Phrase	Translation
Can I help you?	I can help you?
What would you like?	What would you like?
Are you looking for something special?	Are you looking for something specific?
Are you being served?	Are you being served?
Which do you prefer?	What do you prefer?

If you are looking for something specific, do not refuse the help of the seller, he will help you find the right thing. Do you want to look around and walk around the store? Tell the seller about this: abroad the phrase “I’m just browsing” is perceived quite adequately, and no one will glare at you for such words.

Phrase	Translation
Could/Can you tell me where the suits are?	Could you tell me where the suits are?
Where can I find dresses?	Where can I find dresses?
Do you have dresses in stock?	Do you have dresses for sale?
Excuse me, I can’t find the toy section.	Sorry, I can't find the toy department.
Can you help me?	Can you help me?
I am looking for a dress.	I'm looking for a dress.
I need a new suit.	I need a new suit.
Do you sell flowers?	Do you sell flowers?
I'm just browsing/looking.	I'm just watching.

So, you are in the right department, you are choosing something original. Below we provide a list of phrases that you will need if you are going to buy clothes abroad. Some offers can also be used on other items. If you are going to buy something delicious abroad, pay attention to the article “Food in English”, in it you will find all the vocabulary you need.

Phrase	Translation
Show me this, please.	Show me this please.
What is the price of this dress/suit?	How much does this dress/suit cost?
How much is it? / How much does it cost?	How much does it cost?
It's very expensive/cheap.	It's very expensive/cheap.
Trying on things
I would like to try it on.	I'd like to try this on.
May I try it on?	Can I try it?
Where is the changing room?	Where is the fitting room?
I'm size 10.	I'm size 10.
This is not my size.	This is not my size.
These shoes are tight.	These shoes are tight.
It seems to fit well.	It seems to fit well.
It's too loose/tight.	It's too loose/tight.
This is too big/small.	It's too big/small.
Do you have a larger/smaller size?	Do you have a larger/smaller size?
Do you have this in a size 11?	Do you have this item in size 11?
Can you measure me?	Can you take my measurements/size?
Would you measure my waist, please?	Could you measure my waist please?
Questions about things
I would like another color.	I would like a different color.
Have you got this in another color?	Do you have this item in a different color?
Is this on sale?	Is this item on sale?
Is this made of leather/silk?	Is it made of leather/silk?
What is this jacket made of?	What is this jacket made of? (what material)
Is this new or second-hand?	Is this new or used?
Can I bring this back if it does not fit?	Can I return an item if it doesn't suit me?
Notify that you are buying an item
I will take it.	I'll take it.
I would like to pay cash.	I would like to pay in cash.
Could you wrap it, please?	Could you wrap this up?
Where is the cash-desk?	Where is the cash desk?
Refuse or postpone the purchase
I don't like this.	I do not like it.
It is not what I am looking for.	This is not what I'm looking for.
It is not quite what I wanted.	This is not exactly what I wanted.
I just can’t make up my mind.	I can't decide what to buy.
I’m not sure which I like.	I can't decide what I like.
It does not fit me.	It doesn't fit me (in size).
It does not suit me.	It doesn't suit me (in color, style, etc.).
I will come back later.	I will come back later.

To determine your size, you can use the following website asos.com. Pay attention to the first column of numbers for each size; the parameters for this size are indicated there in centimeters.

The seller will communicate with you, answer your questions and ask your own. You need to understand what he says, so we provide a list of phrases in English that you can hear from the seller in the store.

Phrase	Translation
Answer to the question about the presence of a thing
Sorry, we are short of it at the moment.	Sorry, we're out of this.
Sorry, we do not have any left.	Sorry, this is no longer available.
Sorry, we do not sell them.	Sorry, we don't sell such things.
This is on sale.	It's on sale.
Questions about things
What color would you like?	What color (thing) would you like?
Would you like to try it on?	Would you like to try this on?
What size do you wear? / What is your size?	What size do you wear?
Does it fit all right?	Is this right for you?
What about this?	How about this?
This dress/suit fits you well.	This dress/suit fits you well.
Completing your purchase
Anything else?	Anything else?
Do you want to take it?	Will you take it?
I will take this to the check-out for you.	I'll take this to the checkout for you.
Please pay at the check-out.	Please pay at the checkout.

If you decide to buy any electronic device abroad, be sure to check in the store whether it works. Also ask the seller if there is a guarantee for this item, because the length of the warranty provided can roughly judge the quality of the product: the longer the guarantee, the better the item. Ask the following questions:

Phrase	Translation
May I see it working?	Can I see how it works?
Does it come with a guarantee?	Is there a warranty for this item?

They will definitely show you what works and how it works, and when asked about the guarantee, you may receive something like the following answer:

Phrase	Translation
It comes with three year guarantee.	The warranty period for this item is three years.

Promotions and sales are the main wallet drainers. But how difficult it is to refuse another purchase when you are offered such an attractive discount! For those who like to buy things at a good price, we offer a list of phrases that you can see in stores. Study them, and then you definitely won’t miss out on a great sale.

Phrase	Translation
the Autumn Sales are on	Autumn sales are going on now
buy one get one free	buy one product, get the second one free
buy one get 35% off your second item	buy one product and get 35% discount on the second
all out-of-season stock on sale	seasonal sale
buy two for the price of one	buy two products for the price of one
closing-down sale	store sale before closing
clearance sale	full sale
reduced to clear	markdown (not because of defects, but to sell the item faster)

In addition to discounts, stores may have other signs, the meaning of which is useful to understand. So, if you buy something bulky, you need to see if they will deliver it to your door or if you will have to handle it yourself. In addition, there are items that cannot be returned or exchanged. Some stores only offer returns for exchange, meaning you do not have the opportunity to get your money back. Please note the following notices in stores.

At the checkout

At the checkout, you will need to take a queue, if there is one, and also communicate with the cashier, who will tell you the total amount of purchases. You can't understand what numbers the cashier is calling? Ask him to write the amount due on a piece of paper.

If at the checkout you suddenly discover that an item costs a little more than you expected, tell the cashier directly about it. People abroad are calm about people who refuse too expensive purchases, so there are no complexes. In addition, stores may offer you a nice discount, and you will still purchase the item at the expected price. We suggest using the following phrases in English in the store.

Phrase	Translation
Are you in the queue?	Are you standing in line?
Can you write down the price?	Can you write the price?
Sorry, that is more than I thought it would be.	Sorry, this item costs more than I thought.
Do you have something cheaper?	Do you have anything cheaper?
Do you take credit cards?	Do you accept credit cards?
Can I pay by credit card?	Can I pay by credit card?
What is the price after the discount?	What is the price of the item taking into account the discount?
What is the total?	What is the total amount?
How much do I owe you?	How much do I owe you?
I need a receipt.	I need a check.
Can I have the receipt, please?	Can I have the check please?
Can I buy it tax-free?	Can I buy this without tax?

If you pay for your purchases with cash, you can communicate with the cashier using the following phrases:

The cashier might tell you something like this:

Phrase	Translation
Would you like it wrapped?	Should you wrap this?
Would you like a bag?	Do you need a package?
That is $50 altogether.	Total amount is $50.
Enter your PIN, please.	Please enter your PIN code.
Here is your change.	This is your change.

Returning an item to the store

Sometimes it happens that you buy a defective item and only discover it at the hotel. What to do in this case? If you have saved the receipt, you will easily get your money back or be offered to exchange the defective product for a similar one without any defects. The main thing is to speak calmly with the seller; there are strict laws abroad, so they will meet you halfway if a similar situation arises. Use these phrases.

Phrase	Translation
I need to return this. / I need to turn this back.	I would like to return this item.
I would like to return a purchase and get a refund.	I would like to return my purchase and get my money back.
I bought this here yesterday.	I bought this here yesterday.
I would like my money back.	I would like my money back.
It is faulty.	The item is damaged.
It is broken.	The thing is broken.
Can I change it for another thing?	Can I exchange this for another item?

1. Basic vocabulary

To buy something, you need to at least know the name of this “something” in English. Even if you forget a phrase, as a last resort you can tell the seller the name of the product you need, use gestures and make a purchase. Therefore, before your trip, think about what you will buy abroad and learn the names of these words. For example, you may need knowledge of clothing in English, names of cosmetics, and useful vocabulary for communicating in a pharmacy. In addition, be sure to repeat the numbers in English, because you will need to understand how much you need to pay at the cashier.

2. Practical exercises

Practical exercises on the topic “Shopping” are the best way to learn and remember new vocabulary well, as well as see how it “works” in sentences. You will find many assignments for levels from Beginner to Intermediate on the website esolcourses.com.

3. Thematic podcasts

Podcasts will help you train your ears to the sound of English. This is very important, because abroad you will need not only to speak, but also to understand what the interlocutor wants to tell you. Moreover, you will be able to learn useful vocabulary on the topic. We invite you to listen to thematic audio materials on the website eslpod.com. They are read by a professional announcer at a fairly slow pace, and each podcast has a recording text, so you can understand exactly what is being said (there are several materials freely available; to use all podcasts on the site, you need to pay for your membership in the listeners’ club).

4. Benefits of tax free

Many countries have a VAT (Value Added Tax) refund system. The logic is this: you are not a resident of this state, therefore you are not required to pay VAT. Since the amount of VAT is always included in the price of the product, it must be returned to you when leaving the country. The easiest way to get your money back: we issue a Tax Free Check at the store, where your data is indicated, as well as the stamp and signature of the seller. When leaving the country at customs, you will be stamped on this check, and you will be able to receive a refund at special Tax Free Cash Refund points. Usually such points are located near Duty Free stores. However, some stores do not like paperwork, so they may give you a discount on the tax amount or offer you some kind of gift. To calculate the amount of tax free that you can be reimbursed in a particular country, use this calculator.

5. Sales

As a rule, two sales are popular abroad: winter and summer. Shopping in winter is especially attractive: many stores first hold pre-holiday Christmas sales, and after the holidays they finally empty the customers’ already thin wallets with discounts of up to 70-80%. However, large outlets and retail parks hold sales all year round; those who look for will always find.

6. Lean to the left

Paco Underhill studies customers and the various tricks of the stores. He brings up an interesting fact. Most people are right-handed, so they immediately turn right when entering a store. Sellers take advantage of this and place the most expensive items on the right side. Therefore, look for discounted and competitively priced products on the left side of the store.

7. Clutter is profitable

Often in a store you can see the following picture: ordinary things are beautifully hung, and things on sale are piled up in an ugly mass on some table or lie in large baskets. This is another trick of sellers: they do this so that you do not linger too long on inexpensive things. The calculation is this: when things are piled up, it seems that they look untidy and unfashionable, and you will have to spend a lot of time to find the right size. However, in reality, the quality of discounted items is in no way inferior to ordinary items, so the time spent “digging” in piles of items pays off with interest.

Complete list of words and phrases for download

We have compiled a document for you that contains words and expressions on this topic. You can download it from the link below.

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We think that now you are ready to conduct dialogue in the store in English and will be able to appreciate shopping abroad. Use the phrases you’ve learned, and you’ll be able to buy exactly what you’ve been dreaming of for a long time. We wish you to enjoy your purchases for many years to come!

Although a woman is an extremely unpredictable creature, if you ask her what
she needs for complete happiness, then she will certainly be happy to provide
you have a list consisting of many items: necessary and not so necessary, stylish and necessary, matching the color of the eyes or the handbag, warm, tight-fitting, comfortable, chic, or devoid of all these advantages, but just cool, etc. All these positions can be reduced to one denominator called
shopping. In our article today you will find words and phrases associated with this tedious activity for the male half of the population, which will definitely facilitate this process in an English-speaking country. Names of stores, departments and basic vocabulary and topics are at your service. Enjoy and absorb!

Do you think we missed one “p” in the title of the article? Nope! In fact, philologists do not see fair grounds for doubling the consonant in the word shopping and similar ones. Moreover, such a practice is viewed as a phenomenon “alien to Russian writing.” So, the modern spelling norm is shopping, and we made no mistake. This spelling is “legalized,” by the way, by the academic “Russian Spelling Dictionary” edited by V.V. Lopatin - Chairman of the Orthographic Commission of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Just so much that you know ;)

Let’s not talk now about well-known statements about the process of choosing and purchasing goods, which is the best antidepressant for women (and for some men too) and brings an ocean of pleasure in itself. Btw, according to recent studies, the intensity of gamma rhythms in people doing shopping is higher than in people having sex or winning any competitions. What a twist! Well, as they say, whatever floats your boat (to each his own). In addition, not all of the experimental subjects reported real pleasure experienced - moreover, some complained of fatigue. Scientists say that this is directly related to the difference in the psychotypes of the experimental subjects. In fact, only a real purchase brings pleasure, and everything else is just a pointless waste of energy, causing nervousness and grumpiness.

Whether you love shopping or need it, you can practice your English at the same time. After all, this is a great way to meet a lot of people and become more confident in conversation. After familiarizing yourself with the phrases and vocabulary in our article, you will know what you can expect to hear from people in stores. This will make your shopping experience more enjoyable and improve your English. The more you remember, the easier it will be in the future, and the more natural you will feel in this environment.

Shopping - main terms

People in the store:

• Customer- buyer, client;
• Cashier/clerk- cashier/clerk;
• Attendant/assistant- service person/seller;
• Manager- manager, administrator;
• Crowd- crowd.

Objects and basic concepts:

• Wallet(male) - men's wallet;
• Purse(female) - women's wallet (handbag);
• Scale(s) - scales;
• Till/сounter- cash drawer, cash register;
• Barcode- barcode;
• Receipt- receipt, cash receipt;
• Gift receipt*- gift receipt;
• Aisle- passage between rows (shelves);
• Shelf/shelves- shelf / shelves;
• Trolley- cart;
• Basket- basket;
• Lift- elevator;
• Escalator- escalator;
• Bag- plastic bag;
• Fitting rooms / changing rooms- fitting rooms;
• Checks- checks;
• Cash- cash;
• Coins- coins;
• Card machine- terminal, machine for paying by credit card;
• Chip and pin machine- POS terminal, a device for accepting payment cards
  kart;
• Credit cards / debit cards- credit/debit cards;
• Loyalty card- loyalty card;
• Show-case, shop-window, display window- showcase;
• Products- products.

* The gift receipt does not indicate the price paid, it is given to someone
along with the gift, so that if they don't like it, the upset recipient can return it back to the store. If the item you are buying is for someone else, then ask for a gift receipt.

Types of stores

Shopping mall / mall- shopping and entertainment complex / center;
Chemist(UK) / pharmacy / drugstore- pharmacy;
Convenience store (corner shop) - a convenience store, a kiosk store, a corner store, a convenience store open late; a self-service grocery store with higher prices and limited selection;
Toy shop / toy store- a toy shop;
Bookshop- book Shop;
Ladies clothing shop / women's apparel shop / boutique- women's clothing store;
Men's clothing shop / menswear store / tailor- men's clothing store/studio;
Shoe shop / cobbler's - shoe shop;
Jeweler's / jewelery store- jewelry shop;
Opticians / optometrists- optics;
Electrical store- electronics store;
Record shop- a music shop;
Newsstall / newsstand / news depot / newsagent's- newspaper stall;
Ironmonger's / ironmongery- hardware store;
Charity shop / second hand shop- stock store, “second hand”, giving away
proceeds (all or part) for charitable purposes;
Flea market- flea market, clothing market, flea market, bazaar;
Haberdasher's / haberdashery- haberdashery;
Market / shopping plaza- market, indoor market;
Florist /botanist- flower shop;
Butcher's- Butcher shop;
Fishmonger's / seafood store- seafood store, fish store;
Greengrocers / grocery store / grocer's(UK) - vegetable store, food (grocery) store;
Baker's / bakery- bakery, bakery;
Delicatessen- delicatessen (cooking) shop, gastronomic shop;
The assortment consists of dishes that cannot be bought in a regular supermarket.
DIY store / home supply store- construction (hardware) store, home goods and repair store;
Hardware store- household goods store, building materials store;
Stationery shop- stationery;
Off-licence- wine and vodka store, wine store with permission to
takeaway sale of alcoholic beverages;
Post office- post office, post office (institution);
Supermarket- department store, supermarket, large self-service store;
Gardening store / gardening center- a store like “Everything for the garden”;
Sporting goods store- sporting goods store;
Tea shop (tea-house) - tea shop;
Pet shop(store) - pet store;
Petrol station(UK) / gas station(US) - gas station.

Seller Questions

• Can/May I help you?- I can help you?
• Can I help you find something?- Can I help you find something?
• What can I do for you?- What can I do for you?
• What color would you like?- What color are you interested in?
• What size do you need?- What size do you need?
• Would you like to try it on?- Would you like to try this on?
• Is that any good? / How does it fit?- Suits you? / How does it fit you?
• How about this one?- How about this?
• Is there anything else I can help you with?- Can I help you with anything else?
• Anything else?- Anything else?

Customer Responses

• I don't need any help.I'm just browsing, thanks. - No help needed. I'm just looking, thanks.
• No, I'm just looking, thanks. - No, I'm just looking, thanks.
• Wow, that's cheap!- Wow! It is cheap!
• That's good value. - Good price.
• Oh that's expensive. - Oh, that's a little expensive.
• That's quite reasonable. - That's quite reasonable.
• That's a little over my budget. - This is slightly beyond my budget.
• That’s not exactly what I’m looking for. - This is not exactly what I need.
• I'll take it. / I'll take this, please. - I'll take it, thank you.
• It's too long/too short. - Too long/short.
• It's too tight/too loose. - Too small/big.
• Wow, that's crap!- Wow! Well, that sucks.

Who's ready for Halloween?

It recently became known that Angelina Jolie spent a thousand dollars for shopping for Halloween. Damn she must love it! She visited a store called Glendale Halloween (Glendale, California), where she spent about an hour choosing Halloween costumes and paraphernalia for her many children (6) and, therefore, herself. In the store, the paparazzi caught Angelina with her two children - 12-year-old Zahara and 9-year-old Knox. Here is a partial list from the $1000 check:

• Machete with bruises (Was it real?);
• Ninja weapon set (Whoa! Sneak attack!);
• Big Baby Costume (I need that one!);
• Tattoos with a rainbow pattern (Someone's gonna look happy in that... happy and gay);
• Pumpkin with teeth (Trick"r"Treat! Smell my feet!);
• Straitjacket (Guess not all of her kids are mentally fine)
• Dead bird in a cage (Damn! I bet it stinks!)

Buyer Questions

• Excuse me, do you work here?- Excuse me, do you work here?
• Could you help me, please?- Could you help me?
• I'm looking for a… - I'm looking for...
• I'm trying to find a... - I'm trying to find...
• Could you tell me where the…. is, please?- Tell me, please, where can I find...?
• How much is this?- What price is it?
• How much are these?- How much do these cost?
• How much does this cost?- How much does it cost?
• How much is that ... in the window?- How much does it cost... on the display?
• Where can I find the...?- Where can I find...?
• Do you sell...?- Do you sell... ?
• Do you have any…?- Do you have any...?
• Would you have this in another color?- Will you have this in a different color?
• Have you got anything cheaper?- Do you have anything cheaper?
• Do you have something less pricey (expensive)?- Do you have anything that is not so expensive?
• Do you have this item in stock?- Do you have this (this thing) in stock (in stock)?
• Do you have a smaller/bigger/larger size?- Do you have a smaller/larger size?
• Do you know where else I could try to find this?- Do you know where else we can try to find this?
• Does it come with a guarantee/warranty?- Is there a guarantee for this product?
• Where is the changing/fitting room?- Where is the fitting room?
• Is there somewhere I can try it/this/them on, please?- Is there somewhere I can try this on?
• Where can I weigh my groceries?- Where can I weigh my products?
• Do/can you deliver?- Do you have delivery?
• Do you have a refund policy?- Do you have a refund?
• Is this in the sale?- This is for sale?

Sellers' responses

• I’m afraid that’s the only color we have.- I'm afraid this is the only color there is.
• Sorry, we don’t have any more in stock.- Sorry, we no longer have this in stock.
• Sorry, we don’t sell those / them here.- Sorry, we don't sell that here.
• I’m afraid we don’t have any more left.- I'm afraid we don't have any more.
• I have exactly what you’re looking for.- We have exactly what you are looking for.
• This one is on sale right now!- This is on sale at a reduced price now!
• It comes with a manufacturer’s warranty.- This product comes with a manufacturer's warranty.
• It comes with a 1-year guarantee.- This product has a 1 year warranty.
• The changing/fitting rooms are that way. - The fitting rooms are there.
• The scales are by the counter over there. That's where you can weigh your groceries.- The scales are over there near the cash register. There you can weigh your products.
• That one is….(price).- It costs...
• They’re….(price) each.- These (things) are worth... each.
• You can get a refund if you keep the receipt safe, and bring it back within 2 weeks.- Refunds are provided if you save the receipt, you can return the product within 2 weeks.

Shopping with VR

VR technologies will completely change the way we shop! Soon all people will try on clothes on their 3D copies in smartphones and do online shopping with a virtual consultant, writes Technology Review.

The world's largest wholesale and retail chain Walmart has a team called Store No. 8, which develops virtual reality, 3D modeling of potentially dangerous situations and content with the deepest possible immersion. According to the retail giant, this is the future of consumer activity! Customers will be able to take full-length 3D photographs themselves, and then try on all the clothes from the store on their virtual copy without looking up from their smartphone. Or go to a virtual boutique and choose products with the help of a virtual sales consultant. It will also be possible to create a 3D model of your home and, wearing VR glasses, check what dangers a small child may encounter.

Useful questions and answers

Where and how? How to find the right store.

Could you recommend a good toy shop/store?
Could you recommend a good toy store?
The best toy shop is in the shopping center.
The best toy store is in a shopping center.

Is there a chemist/pharmacy in this area?
Is there a pharmacy nearby?
The nearest one is a few miles away.
The nearest store is several miles away.

Could you tell me where could I get pet food from?
Can you tell me where I could get some pet food?
You can buy that here in the hotel.
You can buy it here at the hotel.

Do you know where the nearest shopping mall is? Can I find some records to buy there?
Do you know where the nearest shopping center is? Can I buy music records there?
There is a really good record shop just around the corner.
There's a great music store just around the corner.

Could you direct me to the nearest post office, please?
Could you tell me where the nearest post office is?
Sure thing, just follow me. I"m heading there now.
Of course, just follow me. I'm heading there right now.

I"m sorry, I"d like to send a letter here. Could you please tell me where the nearest post office is?
I'm sorry, I'd like to send an email. Can you please tell me where the nearest post office is?
The post office isn’t open on Sundays.
The post office is closed on Sundays.

I"d like to buy an envelope for my letter then. Do you know where I could get that?
I would like to buy an envelope for my letter then. Do you know where you can buy one?
The convenience store on the corner might sell that.
The corner store probably has one.

Making a payment

You may be asked the following questions and told the following phrases:

• Are you in the queue?-Are you standing in line?
• Are you being served?- Are they working on you?
• Who's next?- Who is next?
• Next, please!- Next one, please!
• How would you like to pay?- How is it convenient for you to pay?
• Will that be cash or credit?- Cash or card?
• Do you have a loyalty card?- Do you have a regular customer card?
• Would you like a bag?- Do you need a package?
• Will that be all?- This is all?
• Would you like a gift receipt for that?- Do you need a gift receipt for this?
• Would you like me to gift wrap it for you?- Should you wrap this in gift wrapping?
• Would you like that gift wrapped?-Would you like me to wrap a gift?
• Would you like any cashback?- Are you interested in cashback? Cashback - a discount when paying in cash, or receiving cash from a debit card at a retail establishment when paying for a purchase; compensatory discount from the purchase price.
• Put your card into the machine, please.- Insert the card into the terminal, please.
• Enter your PIN, please.- Enter your PIN code, please.
• That comes to….(price), please.- From you..., please.
• The total is….(price).- The price (total) is...
• That’s….(price), please.- It will (cost) ..., please.

And you can answer the question with a question:

• Do you take credit cards?- Do you accept credit cards?
• Can I pay by check, please?- Can I pay by check (write a check), please?
• Could I have a receipt, please?- Can I have a payment receipt (cheque), please?
• Could I have a gift receipt, please?- Can I have a gift receipt, please?
• Could you gift wrap that for me please?-Can you gift wrap this for me please?
• Can I put one item back, please? I've changed my mind about this one. - Can I return the goods? I've changed my mind about this.
• Could I leave my bags here, and pick them up later, please?- Can I leave my packages here and pick them up later?
• Do you offer a cash discount?- Do you have a a discount?
• Does it have a warranty/guarantee?- Is there a guarantee for this?

But they can answer you like this:

• We take/accept all major credit cards.- We accept all major bank cards.
• Sorry, we don’t accept checks.- Sorry, we don't accept checks.
• I'm afraid we take cash only.- I'm afraid we only accept cash.
• We’re offering 6 months credit, with no deposit, if you’re interested.- We offer a loan for 6 months, no deposit, if you are interested.

Well, you, in turn, can blurt out:

• I'll pay in cash.- I'll pay cash.
• I'll pay by card. - I'll pay by card.
• Here’s….(money), keep the change!- Here... (amount of money), no change needed!
• That's it for today.- That's all for today.
• That's all, thanks.- That's all, thank you.
• Thank you. Have a good day!- Thank you. Have a good day!

If you are not satisfied with something and you want to be indignant, then choose from these phrases:

• Who can I speak to about making a complaint?- Who can I talk to about filing a complaint?
• Could I have a refund please?- Can I get a refund?
• Can I speak to the manager, please?- Can I talk to the manager?
• I'd like to return this, please. It doesn't work.- I'd like to return this, please. It doesn't work.
• I'd like to make a complaint.- I would like to serve dalob.
• I’d like to change this for a different size, please. It doesn't fit.- I would like to change this to a different size, please. It does not suit me.
• Do you have the original receipt?- Do you have the original receipt?
• Did you buy it from one of our other stores?-It was a gift, but I don’t like it.- Did you buy this in one of our stores? - It was a gift to me, but I am far from delighted.
• Can I ask why you’re returning it, please? - It was a gift, but the person I bought it for doesn’t like it. Well?- May I know the reason for the return? - It was a gift, but the person I bought it for didn’t like it. So what now?
• Can I ask why you’ve changed your mind please?-I was drunk.- May I know why you changed your mind, please? - I was drunk.

Signs and announcements

• Open- open;
• Closed- closed;
• Open 24HRS (hours) a day- around the clock;
• Special offer- special offer;
• Sale- sale (sale at a reduced price), sale at a reduced price at the end of the season;
• Clearance sale- full sale;
• Closing down sale- sale due to the closure of a store (enterprise);
• Everything must go! /Reduced to clear- Everything must be sold out! Everything is for sale! Let's get rid of everything!;
• Liquidation sale- liquidation sale, sale of property of a bankrupt company; sale of property in the event of a threat of bankruptcy of the company;
• Great value products- high quality products;
• Good value- good value for money, good price, good option, good deal;
• Bargains- goods at reduced prices;
• Buy 1 get 1 free- when you buy 1 item, the second one is free;
• Buy one get one half price- when you buy 1 item, the next one is half the price;
• Half price sale- 50% discount;
• 70% off everything- 70% discount on all products;
• Out for lunch- went to lunch (saleswoman);
• Back in 15 minutes- I'll be back in 15 minutes;
• Back at 2 p.m.- I’ll be there at 14:00;
• Shoplifters will be prosecuted- shoplifting is prosecuted by law;
• CCTV in operation- video surveillance is carried out;
• Using credit cards- we use credit cards;
• Enter your pin- enter the PIN code;
• Please wait- Please wait;
• Remove your card- remove your card;
• Signature- signature.

Expressions and idioms about shopping

• To buy a pig in a poke. We have a “pig in a poke,” but Americans have a pig in it. Buy a “pig in a poke”.

That ride he bought yesterday is a real pig in a poke.
That car he bought yesterday is a real pig in a poke.

• To buy the farm. For us it’s “play the game,” for them it’s “buy a farm.” When pilots crashed in the mid-20th century, their planes often crashed onto someone’s farm—and the government had to pay compensation to the farm’s owners. This is where the phrase “bought a farm” came from - which means he fell for it. Later, the expression began to be used in the same way as “glued the flippers together.” Die or “give up.”

He bought the farm last week.
He glued the fins together last week.

• The drinks are on me.- I've got a drink. I pay for the drinks. This usually concerns alcohol or food.

He was celebrating his birthday, so the drinks were on him.
He was celebrating his birthday, so the drinks were at his expense.

• To pay one's way- live within your means, pay for yourself, contribute, pay off, be profitable.

He's a good man, he always pays his way.
He is a good man, he always pays for himself.

• To pay over the odds- overpay.

She definitely paid over the odds for that dress.
She definitely overpaid for that dress.

• To pay through the nose- pay with interest, shell out money, pay dearly.

He ended up paying through the nose for that car.
He paid a lot for that car.

• Closed shop- an enterprise that employs only trade union members; closed enterprise.

The motor industry in the UK used to be a closed shop.
Businesses in the UK automotive industry are “closed shop”.

• To be all over the shop- to be scattered everywhere; to be in disarray; anywhere; anywhere; wherever you go.

His papers were all over the shop.
His papers were scattered everywhere.
I"ve looked for it all over the shop, but I still can"t find it.
I looked everywhere for this, but still couldn’t find it.

• To shop around- visit stores, looking at prices and comparing them.

I always shop around first before buying something.
I always compare prices first before buying something.

• To shoplift- steal goods from a store, commit shoplifting.

He was caught shoplifting.
He was caught shoplifting.

• To shop someone- extradite someone, “hand over” someone to the police.

He shopped her to the five-os*.
He turned her over to the cops.

*five-o- This nickname for police officers originated from the series "Hawaii Five-O", an American police drama TV show that aired on CBS in the 70s.

• To shop till you drop- shopping until you drop. Go on a long shopping trip.

She shopped till she dropped yesterday.
Yesterday she was shopping until she dropped.

• To talk shop- talk on a professional topic, talk about work, about business (for example, while visiting).

He is so boring, all he does all day is talk shop.
He's so boring, he just talks about his work all day.

• To shut up shop- close the shop, call it a day, wrap things up.

We were so exhausted so we decided to shut up shop and get some booze.
We were so exhausted, so we decided to just close down the shop and buy some alcohol.

Now you know! Now you are armed and dangerous. Time to buy your tickets and head to Los Angeles or London for some shopping! Spend your money wisely and choose only the things you need.

Shop till you drop and do it with pleasure!

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