Haggle about Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæɡəɫ/ /əˈbaʊt
HAG-uhl uh-BOWT
hˈæɡəl/ /ɐbˈaʊt
HAG-uhl uh-BOWT
Definition
To argue or negotiate in order to get a better price or deal, usually about the cost of something.
Usage & Nuances
'Haggle about' is informal and often used when discussing prices at markets or with vendors. The object usually follows 'about', e.g., 'haggle about the price.' It can also mean negotiating details beyond price, but most often refers to money.
Spanish: regatear sobre - discutir sobre el precioPortuguese (BR): pechinchar sobre - negociar sobrePortuguese (PT): regatear sobre - discutir sobreChinese (Simplified): 讨价还价Chinese (Traditional): 討價還價Hindi: के बारे में मोलभाव करनाArabic: يفاوض حول - يساوم بشأنBengali: নিয়ে দামাদামি করাRussian: торговаться оJapanese: 〜について値切るVietnamese: mặc cả vềKorean: ~에 대해 흥정하다Turkish: pazarlık etmekUrdu: کے بارے میں مول تول کرناIndonesian: tawar-menawar tentang
Example Sentences
They haggle about the price every time they visit the market.
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My parents often haggle about the rent.
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Tourists sometimes haggle about souvenirs on the street.
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If you don't like the price, just haggle about it a bit.
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We spent a long time haggling about the conditions before signing the contract.
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Stop haggling about every little detail and just make a decision!
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