Significado
Asking about quantity or amount.
Contexto cultural
When asking 'In chand?', be prepared for the seller to not give a price immediately. This is part of the bargaining culture where the relationship is established before the transaction. While 'Chand salete?' is common, asking an elder their age directly can sometimes be seen as slightly blunt. It's better used among peers or for children. When you ask 'Chand?' and get a number, always clarify if it is in Toman or Rial. Tomans are 10x the value of Rials.
The 'Ta' Trick
When in doubt, add 'ta' after 'chand' when asking for a number of things. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Singular Only!
Never say 'Chand ketabha'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers. Keep it singular: 'Chand ketab'.
Significado
Asking about quantity or amount.
The 'Ta' Trick
When in doubt, add 'ta' after 'chand' when asking for a number of things. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Singular Only!
Never say 'Chand ketabha'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers. Keep it singular: 'Chand ketab'.
Bargaining
If a price seems high after asking 'Chand?', you can say 'Arzoon-tar nemishe?' (Can't it be cheaper?).
Ponte a prueba
Complete the question to ask for the price.
ببخشید، این کتاب ______ است؟
'Chand' is used to ask for price or quantity.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Asking 'How many apples?'
Nouns after 'chand' must be singular.
Fill in the missing word in the time-telling dialogue.
A: ساعت ______؟ B: ساعت پنج است.
'Sa'at chande?' is the standard way to ask the time.
Match the question to the situation.
Situation: You are at a birthday party and want to know the host's age.
'Chand salete?' means 'How many years are yours?' (How old are you?).
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Chand vs. Cheghadr
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosببخشید، این کتاب ______ است؟
'Chand' is used to ask for price or quantity.
Asking 'How many apples?'
Nouns after 'chand' must be singular.
A: ساعت ______؟ B: ساعت پنج است.
'Sa'at chande?' is the standard way to ask the time.
Situation: You are at a birthday party and want to know the host's age.
'Chand salete?' means 'How many years are yours?' (How old are you?).
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
6 preguntasYes, but usually you add the word 'nafar' (person/counter for people), as in 'Chand nafar?'
No, 'chande' is the informal spoken version of 'chand ast'. In formal writing, use 'chand ast'.
You say 'Chand salete?' (informal) or 'Chand saletoon hast?' (formal).
'Chand' is the base word. 'Chand ta' is specifically used for counting discrete objects (apples, books, cars).
Yes, in a statement like 'Chand ruz pish' (A few days ago), it acts as an indefinite adjective.
This is 'Taarof'. They are being polite. You should ask again to get the real price.
Frases relacionadas
چقدر
similarHow much (uncountable)
چند تا
specialized formHow many (countable)
چندم
builds onWhich one (in a sequence)
چندین
builds onSeveral / Many
