Signification
Paying for something using physical money rather than cards.
Contexte culturel
In the Tehran Grand Bazaar, 'Naghd' is not just a payment method; it's a status. Large transactions are sometimes still done with 'Cheque-poul' which are treated as cash. In Afghanistan, due to a less developed banking infrastructure, 'Pardākht-e naghdi' is the primary and often only way to conduct business. While similar, Tajiks might use the Russian-influenced 'naqd' but in a more formal Soviet-style administrative context. In places like 'Tehrangeles' (LA), Iranians might still offer 'Naghd' to fellow Iranian business owners as a gesture of community support (to avoid card fees).
The Discount Trick
Always ask for a 'Takhfif' (discount) if you are making a 'Pardākht-e naghdi' in a bazaar. It's expected!
ATM Limits
In Iran, ATMs have low daily withdrawal limits. Don't rely on 'Pardākht-e naghdi' for large purchases without planning ahead.
Signification
Paying for something using physical money rather than cards.
The Discount Trick
Always ask for a 'Takhfif' (discount) if you are making a 'Pardākht-e naghdi' in a bazaar. It's expected!
ATM Limits
In Iran, ATMs have low daily withdrawal limits. Don't rely on 'Pardākht-e naghdi' for large purchases without planning ahead.
Taxi Etiquette
If you don't have cash for a taxi, ask 'Keshidan' (to swipe) or 'Kart-be-kart' *before* you get in.
Eidi Etiquette
Never give a dirty or folded bill for Eidi. It should be 'No' (new) and crisp.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'cash payment'.
در این بازار، اگر __________ داشته باشید، قیمت کمتر میشود.
Cash payment (پرداخت نقدی) is the reason for getting a lower price in a bazaar.
Which sentence is the most natural for a taxi passenger?
Passenger: 'ببخشید، ...'
This is the standard polite way to ask if the driver takes cash.
Match the term with its opposite.
Match the following:
Cash payment is the opposite of installment payment.
Complete the dialogue.
فروشنده: کارتخوان ما قطع شده است. مشتری: مشکلی نیست، من __________.
If the card reader is broken, the customer offers to pay cash.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Payment Methods in Iran
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesدر این بازار، اگر __________ داشته باشید، قیمت کمتر میشود.
Cash payment (پرداخت نقدی) is the reason for getting a lower price in a bazaar.
Passenger: 'ببخشید، ...'
This is the standard polite way to ask if the driver takes cash.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Cash payment is the opposite of installment payment.
فروشنده: کارتخوان ما قطع شده است. مشتری: مشکلی نیست، من __________.
If the card reader is broken, the customer offers to pay cash.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Naghd' is the direct equivalent of 'cash' in both literal and financial senses.
No, that is 'Pardākht-e online' or 'Dargah-e banki.'
It avoids bank fees, provides immediate liquidity, and is traditional.
The opposite is 'Nasiyeh' (credit) or 'Aghsati' (installments).
You say 'Pool-e naghd nadāram.'
Yes, 'Naghd' (noun) means criticism, but 'Pardākht-e naghdi' only refers to money.
Mostly no, cards are everywhere, but it's essential for taxis and small tips.
It means 'to settle the bill in cash.'
Not rude, but it might be inconvenient for the seller to count it.
Yes, 'پرداخت نقدی' is perfectly acceptable in formal and commercial writing.
Expressions liées
پول نقد
similarCash money
پرداخت اقساطی
contrastInstallment payment
کارت به کارت
specialized formCard-to-card transfer
وجه نقد
formalCash funds
نسیه
contrastCredit
