Souvenirs & Gifts
Use these essential phrases to ask for recommendations, check prices, and request gift wrapping when shopping for local souvenirs.
Key Phrases
سوغاتِ اینجا چیه؟
neutralsoghat-e inja chi-e?
What is the souvenir here?
A natural way to ask about local specialties.
صنایعِ دستی دارید؟
politesanaye-e dasti darid?
Do you have handicrafts?
More polite; good for asking in proper shops or galleries.
یه هدیه برایِ دوستم میخوام.
neutralye hediye baray-e dustam mikham.
I want a gift for my friend.
A simple and clear way to state what you are looking for.
برایِ بچه چی دارید؟
casualbaray-e bache chi darid?
What do you have for a child?
Very direct, great for casual shopping in markets.
پیشنهادِ شما چیه؟
politepishnahad-e shoma chi-e?
What is your recommendation?
A polite way to ask for ideas without using complex verbs.
کدوم بهتره؟
casualkodum behtar-e?
Which one is better?
Very casual; use this when comparing two items.
این چنده؟
casualin chand-e?
How much is this?
The most common and natural way to ask for a price.
قیمتِ این چقدره؟
neutralgheimat-e in cheghadr-e?
How much is the price of this?
Slightly more complete phrasing, useful for clarity.
این برایِ هدیهست.
neutralin baray-e hediye-st.
This is for a gift.
Let the shopkeeper know you need it ready for gifting.
کاغذِ کادو دارید؟
politekaghaz-e kado darid?
Do you have wrapping paper?
Use this to ask if they can wrap the item for you.