Breakdown of Asiakas haluaa tinkiä, vaikka tarjous on jo halpa.
olla
to be
halpa
cheap
haluta
to want
asiakas
the customer
jo
already
vaikka
although / even though
tinkiä
to bargain / to haggle
tarjous
the offer
Questions & Answers about Asiakas haluaa tinkiä, vaikka tarjous on jo halpa.
Does the word order change after vaikka?
No, the word order stays normal. Unlike in some other languages, a subordinate conjunction like vaikka doesn't force the verb to the end of the sentence. You just write tarjous on jo halpa exactly as you would if it were a standalone sentence.
Why is there a comma right before vaikka?
In Finnish, you must always separate a main clause and a subordinate clause with a comma. Because vaikka starts a subordinate clause, that comma is a strict grammar rule, not just an optional pause for breath.
Can I flip the sentence around and start with vaikka?
Absolutely! Just like in English, you can say Vaikka tarjous on jo halpa, asiakas haluaa tinkiä. The comma simply moves to keep separating the two clauses.
Why is tinkiä in its basic dictionary form here?
When you use the verb haluta (to want), the action verb that follows it must be in its basic dictionary form (the first infinitive). So haluaa is conjugated for the customer, but tinkiä (to haggle) stays unchanged.
Does tarjous only mean a business offer?
It can be a business quotation, but in everyday shopping, tarjous usually means a sale or special offer. If you see a sign saying tarjous in a store, it means those items are discounted.
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