At the Electronics Store
Use these phrases when comparing tech specs, negotiating prices, and checking warranties at a Persian-speaking electronics store.
Key Phrases
ببخشید، من دنبال یه لپتاپ برای کار میگردم که خیلی سنگین نباشه.
neutralbebakhshid, man donbal-e ye laptop baray-e kar migardam ke kheyli sangin nabashe.
Excuse me, I'm looking for a laptop for work that isn't very heavy.
A natural way to describe your practical needs to a shop assistant.
ممکنه من رو برای خرید تبلت راهنمایی کنید؟ چون دقیقاً نمیدونم چی لازم دارم.
politemomkene man ro baray-e kharid-e tablet rahnamayi konid? chon daghighan nemidunam chi lazem daram.
Could you guide me in buying a tablet? Because I don't exactly know what I need.
Very polite; good for speaking to older or more formal staff.
میتونی یه گوشی خوب بهم پیشنهاد بدی که دوربینش عالی باشه؟
casualmituni ye gushi-ye khub behem pishnahad bedi ke durbinesh aali bashe?
Can you recommend a good phone to me that has a great camera?
Informal and direct, assuming a friendly or younger salesperson.
حافظه داخلی این مدل چقدره و آیا میشه ارتقاش داد؟
neutralhafeze-ye dakheli-ye in model cheghadre va aya mishe erteghash dad?
How much is the internal storage of this model, and can it be upgraded?
Essential for asking about computer or phone storage limits.
رم و گرافیک این چنده؟ واسه بازیهای جدید خوبه؟
casualram o graphic-e in chande? vase bazi-haye jadid khube?
What's the RAM and graphics on this? Is it good for new games?
Using "vase" instead of "baray-e" makes this distinctly conversational.
فرق بین این دو تا مدل چیه؟ در حالی که قیمتهاشون خیلی با هم فرق داره.
neutralfargh-e beyn-e in dota model chiye? dar hali ke gheymat-hashun kheyli ba ham fargh dare.
What's the difference between these two models? Considering their prices are very different.
Use this when two products look identical but have different price tags.
کدوم یکی از اینا بهتره؟ من بیشتر برای طراحی گرافیک میخوام.
casualkodum yeki az ina behtare? man bishtar baray-e tarahi-ye graphic mikham.
Which one of these is better? I mostly want it for graphic design.
A direct way to ask for a recommendation between two items based on your usage.
این شارژر با گوشی من سازگاره یا باید یه مدل دیگه بخرم؟
neutralin sharjer ba gushi-ye man sazgare ya bayad ye model-e dige bekharam?
Is this charger compatible with my phone, or should I buy another model?
The word "sazgar" (compatible) is very useful for tech accessories.
این کابل به گوشی من میخوره یا باید تبدیل بگیرم؟
casualin kabl be gushi-ye man mikhore ya bayad tabdil begiram?
Does this cable fit my phone, or do I need to get an adapter?
"Be... mikhore" literally means "hits it", but is widely used for "fits it" or "is compatible".
آیا این محصول ضمانت تعویض داره، یا فقط تعمیر میشه؟
politeaya in mahsul zemanat-e taviz dare, ya faghat tamir mishe?
Does this product have a replacement guarantee, or is it only repaired?
Asking about the specific terms of the warranty to avoid future surprises.
اینا گارانتی هم دارن یا بدون گارانتی فروخته میشن؟
casualina garanti ham daran ya bedun-e garanti forukhte mishan?
Do these have a warranty too, or are they sold without a warranty?
Very direct; useful in smaller, independent shops.
قیمت نهایی این لپتاپ با تخفیف چقدر میشه؟
neutralgheymat-e nahayi-ye in laptop ba takhfif cheghadr mishe?
How much is the final price of this laptop with a discount?
A standard, polite way to ask for the best possible price.
تخفیف هم داره؟ چون بودجه من یه مقدار محدوده.
casualtakhfif ham dare? chon budje-ye man ye meghdar mahdude.
Does it have a discount too? Because my budget is a bit limited.
Haggling is expected and common in independent electronics stores in Iran.
برای این مدل قاب و گلس اصلی تو مغازه دارید؟
neutralbaray-e in model ghab o glass-e asli tu maghaze darid?
Do you have an original case and screen protector for this model in the store?
The English word "glass" is universally used as a loanword in Persian for screen protectors.
اگر دستگاه مشکلی داشته باشه، میتونم تا چند روز پس بیارم؟
neutralagar dastgah moshkeli dashte bashe, mitunam ta chand ruz pas biaram?
If the device has a problem, within how many days can I bring it back?
Crucial to ask, as return policies vary heavily between stores.