Significado
The better the quality of a product or service, the higher its cost usually is.
Contexto cultural
In the bazaar, price is rarely fixed. However, the 'quality' argument is the ultimate trump card for a seller to stop the haggling process. With high inflation, Iranians have become very brand-conscious, believing that international brands (though expensive) are the only way to ensure quality. When hosting, Iranians often buy the most expensive fruits or nuts to show respect to guests, embodying the idea that quality (price) reflects the value of the guest. In cities like Isfahan, 'Keyfiyat' is a matter of national pride. A master's signature on a piece of metalwork significantly raises the price.
Use the informal version for 'Street Cred'
If you want to sound like a local in the bazaar, use 'Har cheghadr pool bedi, hamun-ghadr ash mikhori'.
Don't sound like a snob
Be careful not to use this to look down on people who buy cheaper items. It's best used as a self-justification or professional explanation.
Significado
The better the quality of a product or service, the higher its cost usually is.
Use the informal version for 'Street Cred'
If you want to sound like a local in the bazaar, use 'Har cheghadr pool bedi, hamun-ghadr ash mikhori'.
Don't sound like a snob
Be careful not to use this to look down on people who buy cheaper items. It's best used as a self-justification or professional explanation.
The 'Zahmat' Factor
In Iran, quality is often equated with the 'effort' (zahmat) put in. Mentioning the effort can strengthen your use of this proverb.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
اگر میخواهی جنس خوب بخری، یادت باشد که کیفیت با _______ میآید.
The standard form of the proverb uses 'قیمت' (price).
Which situation best fits the use of this proverb?
A friend complains that their $5 headphones broke after one day.
This proverb explains why cheap items fail.
Complete the dialogue.
مشتری: چرا این فرش اینقدر گران است؟ فروشنده: چون از ابریشم خالص است و ...
The seller is justifying the high price of the silk rug.
Match the Persian proverb with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are all valid equivalents in different registers.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosاگر میخواهی جنس خوب بخری، یادت باشد که کیفیت با _______ میآید.
The standard form of the proverb uses 'قیمت' (price).
A friend complains that their $5 headphones broke after one day.
This proverb explains why cheap items fail.
مشتری: چرا این فرش اینقدر گران است؟ فروشنده: چون از ابریشم خالص است و ...
The seller is justifying the high price of the silk rug.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are all valid equivalents in different registers.
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Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasRarely. It's almost exclusively for products and professional services. Using it for people can sound objectifying.
Yes, if you are discussing your salary expectations and want to emphasize the value you bring.
There isn't a single proverb, but you might say 'پول برندش را میگیرد' (You're just paying for the brand), implying the price is higher than the quality.
It has Arabic roots but is fully integrated into Persian. The pure Persian equivalent would be 'Chand-o-chuni', but that is very literary.
You could say 'همینه که هست' (It is what it is), implying 'you paid little, so don't complain about the crap you got.'
Frases relacionadas
هر چقدر پول بدی، همونقدر آش میخوری
synonymAs much money as you give, you get that much soup.
ارزانخری، انبانخری است
similarBuying cheap is buying for the storehouse (meaning you'll need to buy more).
جنس خوب روی زمین نمیماند
builds onA good product won't stay on the ground (it sells quickly).
هیچ ارزانی بیعلت نیست
similarNo cheapness is without a reason.
