المعنى
A polite way to ask for the current time.
خلفية ثقافية
In Iran, punctuality can be fluid in social settings, but asking the time is a very common way to initiate 'Ta'arof' or small talk. In Dari (Afghan Persian), the phrase is almost identical, but the pronunciation of 'Sa'at' might be more guttural. Tajik Persian uses the Cyrillic script, but the spoken phrase 'Бубахшед, соат чанд аст?' remains the same. In cities like Los Angeles (Tehrangeles), younger generations might mix English and Persian, saying 'Bebakhshid, time chande?'.
The 'E' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local immediately, say 'Sa'at chande?' instead of 'Sa'at chand ast?'.
Add a Title
Always add 'Agha' (Sir) or 'Khanom' (Ma'am) after 'Bebakhshid' for extra politeness points.
المعنى
A polite way to ask for the current time.
The 'E' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local immediately, say 'Sa'at chande?' instead of 'Sa'at chand ast?'.
Add a Title
Always add 'Agha' (Sir) or 'Khanom' (Ma'am) after 'Bebakhshid' for extra politeness points.
Don't forget the 'Bebakhshid'
Asking 'Sa'at chand ast?' without 'Bebakhshid' to a stranger can sound demanding or rude.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the polite question.
ببخشید، ساعت ______ است؟
'Chand' is used to ask 'how many' or 'what' in the context of time.
Which one is the most polite way to ask a stranger for the time?
Select the best option:
This version includes the apology 'Bebakhshid' and the formal verb 'ast'.
Match the Persian word to its English meaning.
Match them up:
These are the four components of the phrase.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: ببخشید، ساعت چند است؟ B: ساعت ________ است.
The answer to 'what time' must be a number like 'Panj' (five).
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formal vs. Spoken
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينببخشید، ساعت ______ است؟
'Chand' is used to ask 'how many' or 'what' in the context of time.
Select the best option:
This version includes the apology 'Bebakhshid' and the formal verb 'ast'.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are the four components of the phrase.
A: ببخشید، ساعت چند است؟ B: ساعت ________ است.
The answer to 'what time' must be a number like 'Panj' (five).
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةIt is formal but safe. No one will be offended by it, though they might answer you in the informal 'e' form.
It's understandable but incomplete. It's like saying 'Excuse me, clock?'. Better to use the full phrase.
You can say 'Lotfan dobare beguyid' (Please say it again) or 'Yavash-tar' (Slower).
No, 'Aya' is for yes/no questions. For 'what/how many' questions, the question word 'Chand' is enough.
Just say 'Sa'at chande?' to friends.
Yes! 'Sa'at-e mochi' is a wristwatch, but usually, people just say 'Sa'at'.
It's the 'polite plural'. Even if you talk to one person, you use the plural form to show respect.
Yes, it is perfectly understood, though they might use different local variations for 'excuse me'.
'Sa'at' is the clock time. 'Vaght' is time in general (e.g., 'I don't have time').
You say 'Sa'at panj o nim ast'.
'Sa'at dari?' (Got the time?) is the most common casual/slang version.
In speech, 12-hour time is common. In official schedules (trains, TV), 24-hour time is used.
It literally means 'Forgive [me]'.
Usually, you wouldn't ask the time in an email, but you might use 'Bebakhshid' to apologize for a late reply.
عبارات ذات صلة
ساعت چنده؟
informalWhat's the time?
ساعت دارید؟
similarDo you have the time?
ساعتِ چند؟
specialized formAt what time?
وقت دارید؟
similarDo you have a moment?
ساعتم خوابیده
builds onMy watch has stopped.
