Persian · Work & Business

قیمت

gheymat

Price

Beginnernoun

Definition

The cost of something — open to friendly bargaining in the bazaar.

Example

قیمت این فرش چند است؟

What is the price of this carpet?

Etymology

'قیمت' (gheymat) comes from the Arabic 'قيمة' (qīmah), meaning 'value'. Its use in Persian reflects the integration of Arabic vocabulary into the Persian lexicon, particularly concerning commerce.

How & Where It’s Used

'قیمت' is widely used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about goods and services. It appears in written forms such as advertisements and price tags.

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