Persian · Work & Business
تومان
tomān
Toman (currency)
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The everyday currency unit — one toman equals ten rials, a constant mental math.
Example
این کتاب پنجاه هزار تومان است.
This book is fifty thousand tomans.
Etymology
'تومان' (tomān) has its roots in the Mongolian word 'tūmen', which referred to ten thousand and was introduced during the Mongol invasions of Persia. The term has evolved to denote a principal currency unit in Iran.
How & Where It’s Used
'تومان' is a common term in both spoken and written Persian, used in informal and formal contexts when discussing money. It is recognized throughout Iran.