Persian · Food & Drink

قند

ghand

Sugar cube

Intermediatenoun

Definition

The sugar cube held between the teeth while sipping tea, Iranian style.

Example

چای را با قند می‌خورم.

I drink tea with a sugar cube.

Etymology

'قند' (ghand) comes from an Arabic root, through trade routes where sugar became a desirable commodity, shaping its incorporation into Persian culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'قند' is commonly used in both spoken and written Persian, particularly in culinary contexts, and is understood across various regions.

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