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.