ลดหน่อยได้ไหมคะ

Meaning

Can you lower the price a bit?

Usage and formality

This phrase is used when asking for a discount. The ending particle คะ (ka) indicates a polite question and also signals that the speaker is female. It is suitable for use in most transactional settings, like shops or markets, where politeness is expected.

Pronunciation

lot noi dai mai ka

• The initial consonant ล (l) is pronounced like an English 'l'.
• The vowel in หน่อย (noi) is a diphthong, similar to the 'oy' in 'boy'.
• The final particle คะ (ka) is pronounced with a falling tone.

Grammar

ลด (lot) means 'to reduce' or 'to lower'. หน่อย (noi) is a particle that softens the request, similar to 'a bit' or 'a little'. ได้ไหม (dai mai) forms a question asking if something is possible or can be done. The final คะ (ka) is a polite question particle used by female speakers.

Watch out

Using คะ (ka) is specific to female speakers. Male speakers would use ครับ (krap) in a similar polite context.

Notes

ลดหน่อยได้ไหมคะ - Can you lower the price a bit? (polite, female speaker)