المعنى
A polite way to ask if something is possible or to make a request.
خلفية ثقافية
Using 'امکان دارد' is a key part of Ta'arof. It shows you are not being 'tiz' (sharp) or demanding. Iranians value 'narmi' (softness) in speech. In modern Tehran, the variation 'امکانش هست؟' (Emkāneš hast?) is extremely popular among young professionals and in trendy cafes. In Dari, 'ممکن است' (Momkin ast) is often used more frequently than 'امکان دارد', though both are understood and considered polite. Tajik speakers might use 'میشود' (Mešavad) or 'امکان دارد', but the Cyrillic script and Russian influence change the surrounding context.
The 'Suffix' Trick
Add '-eš' to make it 'Emkāneš hast?'. It makes you sound like a local in Tehran.
Subjunctive Alert
Always check your verb ending! If you don't use the subjunctive, the sentence sounds 'broken'.
المعنى
A polite way to ask if something is possible or to make a request.
The 'Suffix' Trick
Add '-eš' to make it 'Emkāneš hast?'. It makes you sound like a local in Tehran.
Subjunctive Alert
Always check your verb ending! If you don't use the subjunctive, the sentence sounds 'broken'.
Softening the Blow
Even if you are 100% sure something is possible, ask 'Emkān dārad?' to show you are polite.
Negative Power
Use 'Emkān nadārad!' (It's impossible!) to express strong disbelief, like 'No way!'
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'to go' (رفتن) in the subjunctive.
امکان دارد فردا به بازار ________؟
After 'امکان دارد', the verb must be in the subjunctive. 'بروم' is the first-person singular subjunctive.
Which of these is the most polite way to ask for a discount in a shop?
Asking for a discount:
'امکان دارد' combined with the polite 'you' (بدهید) is the standard polite form.
Match the phrase to the correct social situation.
1. میشه بیام تو؟ | 2. امکان دارد وارد شوم؟ | 3. آیا مقدور است تشریف بیاورید؟
Register awareness is key in Persian. 'Miše' is informal, 'Emkān dārad' is formal, and 'Maqdūr ast' is very formal.
Complete the dialogue in a taxi.
مسافر: ببخشید آقا، امکان دارد اینجا ________؟ راننده: بله، حتماً.
The subjunctive form of 'نگه داشتن' (to stop/hold) for 'you' (formal) is 'نگه دارید'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Common Uses
Travel
- • Asking for directions
- • Taxi stops
- • Hotel requests
Dining
- • Asking for menu
- • The bill
- • Extra bread
Work
- • Asking for time off
- • Meeting requests
- • Clarification
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينامکان دارد فردا به بازار ________؟
After 'امکان دارد', the verb must be in the subjunctive. 'بروم' is the first-person singular subjunctive.
Asking for a discount:
'امکان دارد' combined with the polite 'you' (بدهید) is the standard polite form.
1. میشه بیام تو؟ | 2. امکان دارد وارد شوم؟ | 3. آیا مقدور است تشریف بیاورید؟
Register awareness is key in Persian. 'Miše' is informal, 'Emkān dārad' is formal, and 'Maqdūr ast' is very formal.
مسافر: ببخشید آقا، امکان دارد اینجا ________؟ راننده: بله، حتماً.
The subjunctive form of 'نگه داشتن' (to stop/hold) for 'you' (formal) is 'نگه دارید'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes, 'امکان دارد' is formal and polite, while 'میشه' is informal and used with friends.
No, 'که' is optional and often dropped in spoken Persian.
Yes! 'امکان دارد با [Name] صحبت کنم؟' is the standard way.
The past tense is 'امکان داشت' (It was possible).
Absolutely, it is the perfect level of respect for a teacher.
You can say 'برای من امکان دارد؟' or just 'امکان دارد [Subjunctive Verb]'.
Not exactly. 'Shāyad' means maybe. 'Emkān dārad' means 'Is it possible?'.
Yes, it's very common in formal or semi-formal texts.
Use 'آیا مقدور است؟' (Āyā maqdūr ast?).
In formal speech, yes. In casual Tehran dialect, it's often dropped: 'Emkān dāre'.
Yes: 'امکان دارد صورتحساب را بیاورید؟'
Yes, frequently, to discuss political or economic possibilities.
عبارات ذات صلة
ممکن است
synonymIt is possible
میشه
informalIs it possible? / Can it be?
مقدور است
specialized formIs it feasible/possible?
احتمال دارد
similarIt is probable
اجازه هست؟
similarIs there permission?
