Meaning
A question to ask for the price of something.
Cultural Background
The 'Toman' vs 'Rial' confusion: Prices are often written in Rials but spoken in Tomans (1 Toman = 10 Rials). When you ask 'In chand ast?', clarify which currency they mean. Bargaining (Chaneh zadan) is expected for expensive items. Asking 'In chand ast?' is just the opening move of a negotiation dance. A seller might say 'Ghabli nadare' (It's nothing). This is a polite way of saying 'You are more valuable than this item.' You must still pay.
Point and Ask
If you forget the noun, just point and say 'In chand ast?'. It works for everything.
The Zero Trap
Persian numbers can be tricky. Make sure you know the difference between 5,000 and 50,000 before agreeing to a price.
Meaning
A question to ask for the price of something.
Point and Ask
If you forget the noun, just point and say 'In chand ast?'. It works for everything.
The Zero Trap
Persian numbers can be tricky. Make sure you know the difference between 5,000 and 50,000 before agreeing to a price.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase to ask the price.
این ____ است؟
'Chand' is the word for 'how much' regarding prices.
Which one is the informal/spoken version?
How do you say 'How much is this?' in a casual conversation?
In spoken Persian, 'ast' often contracts to '-e'.
Match the Persian to the English.
Match the following:
Matching demonstrative pronouns with the price phrase.
Fill in the customer's line.
Customer: ____? Seller: Panj hezār tomān.
The seller's response is a price, so the question must be 'How much?'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Where to use 'In chand ast?'
Places
- • Bazaar
- • Taxi
- • Bakery
Practice Bank
4 exercisesاین ____ است؟
'Chand' is the word for 'how much' regarding prices.
How do you say 'How much is this?' in a casual conversation?
In spoken Persian, 'ast' often contracts to '-e'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Matching demonstrative pronouns with the price phrase.
Customer: ____? Seller: Panj hezār tomān.
The seller's response is a price, so the question must be 'How much?'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsIn a shop, no. In a social setting, it's better to wait or be more indirect.
Yes, in a very informal setting like a busy vegetable market, just saying 'Chand?' while holding an item is common.
Related Phrases
قیمتش چقدر است؟
synonymWhat is its price?
گران است
contrastIt is expensive.
ارزان است
contrastIt is cheap.
