ко́лку чи́ни?
kólku číni?
The English phrase "how much" can be translated into Macedonian as ко́лку чи́ни? (kólku číni?)
ко́лку чи́ни? is used to ask what the cost or price of something is.
Meaning: what is the cost/price? (det)
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase ко́лку чи́ни?, the verb чини is in the third-person singular present tense. This form is used even if you are asking about the price of multiple items.
How do you pronounce it?
kólku číni?
Did you know?
- If you are bargaining in a traditional bazaar, starting with ко́лку чи́ни? may signal you are a tourist, whereas a local might start by commenting on the quality of the item first.
- The root of чини also relates to the concept of 'doing' or 'acting' in certain Slavic contexts, implying 'how much does it act/perform' in terms of cost.
- In Macedonia, if a price is negotiable, you might respond to ко́лку чи́ни? with Може ли малку помалку? meaning 'Can it be a little less?'
Examples in context
- Колку чини ова?How much does this cost?
- Колку чини улазницата за музејот?How much is the museum ticket?
Example conversation
Ana is buying a souvenir at a small shop.
- Ана AnaОва е многу убаво. Ко́лку чи́ни?Ova e mnogu ubavo. Kolku chini?This is very beautiful. How much is it?
- Александар AleksandarЧини десет евра, Ана.Chini deset evra, Ana.It costs ten euros, Ana.
- Ана AnaТоа е одлична цена.Toa e odlicna cena.That is a great price.
- Александар AleksandarВи благодарам за купувањето!Vi blagodaram za kupuvaneto!Thank you for the purchase!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “how much” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
