المعنى
A simple question asking about someone's presence.
خلفية ثقافية
Asking 'Inja hastid?' is often a precursor to offering tea or food. If you are 'here,' you are a guest. In Iranian Telegram groups, typing 'Hasti?' (informal) is a common way to see if a friend is available for a quick call. When someone asks if you are here, even if you are busy, a polite 'Inja hastam, dar khedmatam' (I am here, at your service) is common. Always use 'hastid' with superiors. Using 'hasti' can be seen as a sign of disrespect or lack of professional boundaries.
The 'Hasti' Shortcut
In texting, just write 'هستی؟'. It's the Persian equivalent of 'U up?' or 'Are you there?'
Watch the Plural
Even if you are talking to one person, use 'hastid' unless you are very close. It's the safest bet for learners.
المعنى
A simple question asking about someone's presence.
The 'Hasti' Shortcut
In texting, just write 'هستی؟'. It's the Persian equivalent of 'U up?' or 'Are you there?'
Watch the Plural
Even if you are talking to one person, use 'hastid' unless you are very close. It's the safest bet for learners.
The Response
If someone asks you this, a polite response is 'Bale, dar khedmatam' (Yes, I am at your service).
اختبر نفسك
Choose the most polite way to ask a teacher if they are in the office.
ببخشید استاد، ________؟
'Hastid' is the polite plural form used for respect.
Complete the sentence with the correct word for 'here'.
من رسیدم. شما ____ هستید؟
'Inja' means 'here'.
Complete the phone dialogue.
A: الو؟ صدام میاد؟ B: بله، میاد. A: ________؟
Checking if the person is still on the line.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينببخشید استاد، ________؟
'Hastid' is the polite plural form used for respect.
من رسیدم. شما ____ هستید؟
'Inja' means 'here'.
A: الو؟ صدام میاد؟ B: بله، میاد. A: ________؟
Checking if the person is still on the line.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
3 أسئلةIn very informal speech, yes, with a rising intonation. But it's better to include the verb.
They are the same. It's just a matter of how it's written (joined or with a half-space).
Yes, it is the 2nd person plural suffix.
عبارات ذات صلة
کجا هستید؟
similarWhere are you?
تشریف دارید؟
specialized formAre you present? (Very formal)
رسیدید؟
builds onDid you arrive?
هستم
contrastI am [here]
