What it means
خرید (kharid) means “a purchase” or “shopping” as an activity. It is the noun form of the verb خریدن (kharidan, to buy), a word of pure Persian origin with no Arabic or European influence. In everyday speech Iranians say «رفتم خرید» (I went shopping) or «خریدمو کردم» (I got my shopping done). Its natural counterpart is فروش (forush, sale), and together the pair covers the two sides of any transaction. At A1 level this is one of the earliest practical words a learner will need.
How to use it
- رفتم خرید از بازار. (raftam kharid az bazar.) “I went shopping at the bazaar.”
- خریدت چقدر شد؟ (kharidat cheghadr shod?) “How much did your purchase come to?”
- باید خرید هفتگی رو بکنم. (bayad kharid-e haftegi ro bokonam.) “I need to do the weekly shopping.”
- این خرید ارزش داشت. (in kharid arzesh dasht.) “This purchase was worth it.”
Cultural note
Shopping in Iran is a social experience as much as a practical one. Visiting the بازار (bazaar) or یه پاساژ (a shopping mall) often means spending time chatting with vendors, negotiating prices through چانهزنی (haggling), and accepting a cup of tea before any deal is agreed. The phrase «خرید خوبی کردی» (you made a good purchase) is a common compliment from family members when someone brings home a bargain. Online خرید has grown rapidly since the mid-2010s, with platforms like دیجیکالا (Digikala) transforming how urban Iranians shop.