Lesson XXXVI Buying and Selling
How much did you give for this?— Bĕr-apa tuan bĕli ini?
What is the balance remaining?— Tinggal baḳi-nia bĕr-apa?
Don’t ask too much; say exactly what you want— Jangan-lah mahal sangat, kata-lah betul-betul.
I can’t take that; it would not even cover my outlay— Ta’ buleh-lah tuan, ta’ pulang modal sahaya.
He paid an exorbitant price for it— Dia bĕli dengan harga mahal ter-lampau.
What is it worth?— Bĕr-apa patut di-bayar harga-nia?
Whatever you may pay for it, I will repay to you— Bĕr-apa-apa harga yang angkau bĕli itu nanti sahaya bayar-kan.
Have you no curiosities in your shop?— T’ada-kah benda apa-apa yang pelik-pelik di-dalam kedei ini?
I bought this article at auction— Benda ini sudah sahaya tangkap dalam ’lelong.
I did not venture to bid more— Ta’ bĕrani sahaya tawar lebeh.
I have always sold them for a dollar a-piece— Yang sudah-sudah ini sahaya jual sa-ringgit satu.
You must pay ready-money; he will not give credit— Mahu-lah mem-bayar tunei, ta’ mahu dia mem-bĕri hutang.
He was offered one hundred dollars for it, but would not part with it— Sudah orang minta dengan harga sa-ratus rial ta’ mahu juga dia lepas-kan.
As long as it is a good article, I don’t mind about the price— Asal-kan barang yang baik sahaya ta’ sayang pasal harga-nia.
Examine it well lest there should be any defect in it— Păreḳsa-lah baik-baik takut ada chachat-nia apa-apa.
Gutta-percha sells very well just now— Gĕtah baniak laku sakarang.
This coin is not current here— Wang ini ta’ laku di-sini.
Write down all the items and let me know what the total is— Tulis-lah perkara-perkara satu-satu khabar-kan bĕr-apa jĕmlah-nia.
There are ten dollars for you— Nah! sa-puloh ringgit.
This material is not to be surpassed either in excellence of quality or beauty of colour— Ta’ lawan-lah kain ini deri-pada baik sifat-nia dan dok warna-nia.
It is both strong and thick— Kukuh lagi tebal.
This colour does not fade— Ta’ turun warna ini.
Exercise
How much are these plantains a bunch? It is not worth a cent. I have searched all the shops without finding what I want. I offered him two dollars and a half, and after a time he agreed. He said he would guarantee the goods, and that you might return the whole if they are not in good order. There is a quantity of chaff in this rice. I have no copper money, be good enough to get me change for a dollar. This is not according to sample. Weigh it first and then put it away. Don’t be uneasy; you can trust this man.