At the Post Office

mikham chand ta tambr bekharam.

I want to buy some stamps.

A direct and common way to ask for stamps.

mishe lotfan chand ta tambr be man bedid?

Could you please give me some stamps?

More polite, good for interacting with staff.

mikham in baste ro post konam.

I want to post this parcel.

The standard everyday way to say you want to send a package.

baraye ferestadan-e in baste che kar bayad bekonam?

What do I need to do to send this parcel?

Use this if you are unsure about the mailing process.

mishe aval in-o vaznesh konid?

Could you weigh this first?

Helpful when you need to know the weight before deciding how to ship.

hazine-ye postesh cheghadr mishe?

How much will the postage be?

Use this to ask for the total shipping price.

post-e pishtaz cheghadr tul mikeshe?

How long does express mail take?

Pishtaz is the standard express mail service in Iran.

key mirese be dasteshun?

When will it reach them?

A very natural spoken way to ask about the delivery date.

aya mitunam in baste ro tu internet rahgiri konam?

Can I track this parcel on the internet?

Formal phrasing for asking about tracking options.

kod-e rahgirish ro be man midid?

Will you give me its tracking code?

Directly asking the clerk for the tracking number.

form-e gomrok ro bayad por konam?

Do I have to fill out the customs form?

Essential when sending packages internationally.

tuye form bayad benevisam ke tush chiye?

Do I have to write what's in it on the form?

A colloquial way to ask if you need to declare the contents.

chiz-e shekastani tush nadaram, faghat lebase.

I don't have anything fragile in it, it's just clothes.

Clerks often ask if the package contains fragile items (shekastani).

kart mikeshid ya naghd bedam?

Do you swipe the card or should I pay cash?

Very common everyday question when paying in Iranian shops or offices.