المعنى
A polite question to ask for someone's given name.
خلفية ثقافية
In Iran, using someone's first name without a title (like Agha or Khanom) is reserved for close friends. Even if you know their 'esm-e koochak', you should still address them formally. In Dari Persian, 'Nam-e koochak' is also used, but you might hear 'Nam-e awal' (first name) more frequently in some regions. Tajik Persian often uses Cyrillic script. The phrase remains similar but the 'chist' might be replaced by 'chi ast' more explicitly in speech. Iranians living abroad often simplify their names. When asked 'Esm-e koochak-e shoma chist?', they might give a shortened or Westernized version.
The 'Chist' Power
Using 'chist' instead of 'chie' instantly makes you sound like a highly educated speaker.
Don't forget the Ezafe
Without the 'e' sound between words, the sentence falls apart. It's 'Esm-E koochak-E shoma'.
المعنى
A polite question to ask for someone's given name.
The 'Chist' Power
Using 'chist' instead of 'chie' instantly makes you sound like a highly educated speaker.
Don't forget the Ezafe
Without the 'e' sound between words, the sentence falls apart. It's 'Esm-E koochak-E shoma'.
Wait for the Title
Even after they tell you their first name, continue using 'Agha' (Mr.) or 'Khanom' (Ms.) until they ask you not to.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to make the sentence formal.
اسم ______ شما چیست؟
'Koochak' is the standard word for 'first' in the context of names.
Which of these is the most formal way to ask for a first name?
Choose the correct formal option:
This version uses both the formal 'shoma' and the formal verb 'chist'.
Match the Persian word to its English meaning in this phrase.
Match the following:
Esm is the Persian word for name, borrowed from Arabic.
Complete the dialogue in a bank setting.
Banker: سلام. _________؟ / Customer: سلام، اسم کوچک من سارا است.
The customer's response identifies their first name, so the question must be asking for it.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formal vs Informal Name Inquiry
بنك التمارين
4 تماريناسم ______ شما چیست؟
'Koochak' is the standard word for 'first' in the context of names.
Choose the correct formal option:
This version uses both the formal 'shoma' and the formal verb 'chist'.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Esm is the Persian word for name, borrowed from Arabic.
Banker: سلام. _________؟ / Customer: سلام، اسم کوچک من سارا است.
The customer's response identifies their first name, so the question must be asking for it.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
4 أسئلةYes, but it's ambiguous. They might give you their last name. Adding 'koochak' specifies you want the first name.
No, not at all. It's a purely functional term to distinguish the given name from the 'large' family name.
It will sound very strange. 'Chist' is formal, 'to' is informal. It's like saying 'Thou art what, dude?'
Rarely. In the street, they say 'chie'. 'Chist' is for offices, books, and polite strangers.
عبارات ذات صلة
نام خانوادگی شما چیست؟
builds onWhat is your family name?
اسم شریفتان چیست؟
specialized formWhat is your noble name?
خودتان را معرفی کنید
similarIntroduce yourself.
اسمت چیه؟
informalWhat's your name?
