A1 Expression محايد 1 دقيقة للقراءة

قول می‌دهم.

ghool midaham.

I promise.

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Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'قول می‌دهم' (Ghol midaham) to solemnly declare that you will fulfill a commitment or action.

  • Means: I promise / I give my word.
  • Used in: Making plans, reassuring friends, or confirming tasks.
  • Don't confuse: It is a verb phrase, not a noun; don't add extra articles.
Handshake + Heart = Trustworthy commitment

شرح بمستواك:

This phrase means 'I promise'. You use it when you want to tell someone you will do something. It is very easy to use in daily life.
It is a compound verb used to express a commitment. By saying 'قول می‌دهم', you are confirming your intention to complete a future action, which helps build trust in your conversations.
This expression functions as a performative utterance. It is the standard way to provide a verbal guarantee in Persian. It is versatile, fitting into both informal social interactions and professional settings where reliability is required.
The phrase 'قول می‌دهم' is a high-frequency compound verb. It carries significant cultural weight, as verbal commitments are traditionally viewed as binding. Learners should be aware of the register; while neutral, it implies a level of sincerity that should be managed carefully to maintain credibility.
Linguistically, 'قول می‌دهم' acts as a speech act of commitment. It demonstrates the Persian tendency toward compound verbs where a noun (Ghol) is paired with a light verb (dadan). Its usage is pervasive across all social strata, reflecting the cultural importance of interpersonal reliability and the weight of the spoken word in Iranian society.
As a performative speech act, 'قول می‌دهم' functions as a declarative of intent. It is a quintessential example of Persian light verb construction, where the semantic weight resides in the noun 'قول'. Its usage is deeply embedded in the social fabric, functioning as a mechanism for establishing interpersonal trust. Mastery involves understanding not just the syntax, but the pragmatic implications of making a verbal commitment in a culture that values the sanctity of the word.

المعنى

Describing the act of making a solemn declaration.

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خلفية ثقافية

Promises are often sealed with a handshake. Used frequently in family settings to show reliability.

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Pronunciation

Practice the 'Gh' sound; it is essential for sounding natural.

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Pronunciation

Practice the 'Gh' sound; it is essential for sounding natural.

اختبر نفسك

Complete the sentence.

من به تو ____ که زود برگردم.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: قول می‌دهم

The context requires a promise.

🎉 النتيجة: /1

وسائل تعلم بصرية

بنك التمارين

2 تمارين
اختر الإجابة الصحيحة Fill Blank

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

من به تو ____ که زود برگردم.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: قول می‌دهم

The context requires a promise.

🎉 النتيجة: /2

الأسئلة الشائعة

1 أسئلة

It is neutral and works in almost any situation.

عبارات ذات صلة

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وفا به عهد

builds on

Keeping one's promise

أين تستخدمها

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Meeting a friend

A: میای بریم سینما؟

B: قول می‌دهم بیام!

informal
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Work deadline

Boss: این گزارش کی آماده می‌شه؟

Employee: قول می‌دهم تا فردا آماده کنم.

formal

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of 'Goal' (Ghol) — you are setting a 'goal' to keep your word.

ربط بصري

Imagine two people shaking hands firmly, with a golden seal appearing between their palms.

Rhyme

Ghol midam, I promise you, I'll be there, it's true.

Story

Ali needs to finish his homework. His mom asks if he will finish it. Ali looks her in the eye and says, 'قول می‌دهم!' He feels a sense of relief because he knows he will do it.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'I give my word' in English or 'Prometo' in Spanish.

Word Web

قولوعدهدادناعتمادتعهدوفا

تحدٍّ

Say 'قول می‌دهم' to yourself every time you set a small goal today.

Review in 1, 3, 7, and 14 days.

النطق

النبر Stress on the first syllable of the verb.

The 'Gh' is a guttural sound.

طيف الرسمية

رسمي
قول می‌دهم که این کار را انجام دهم.

قول می‌دهم که این کار را انجام دهم. (General commitment)

محايد
قول می‌دهم انجامش بدم.

قول می‌دهم انجامش بدم. (General commitment)

غير رسمي
قول میدم انجامش بدم.

قول میدم انجامش بدم. (General commitment)

عامية
قول میدم دیگه!

قول میدم دیگه! (General commitment)

Derived from the Arabic 'Qawl' (قول), meaning speech or word. It entered Persian as the standard term for a binding verbal commitment.

Classical:

حقيقة ممتعة

In old Persian literature, a 'Ghol' was often considered a sacred oath.

ملاحظات ثقافية

Promises are often sealed with a handshake.

“قول می‌دهم!”

Used frequently in family settings to show reliability.

“قول می‌دهم زود بیام خونه.”

بدايات محادثة

“

آیا به کسی قول داده‌ای که امروز کاری انجام دهی؟

أخطاء شائعة

✗

من قول هستم

✓

من قول می‌دهم

literal translation
You cannot be a promise; you must 'give' a promise.

L1 Interference

0
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قول من می‌دهم

✓

قول می‌دهم

wrong conjugation
The object 'قول' is already part of the verb phrase; don't add 'من' as a possessive.

L1 Interference

0

In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Prometo

Persian requires the noun 'Ghol' + 'dadan'.

French Very Similar

Je promets

Persian is a compound verb construction.

German Very Similar

Ich verspreche

German uses a prefix verb.

Japanese Very Similar

約束します (Yakusoku shimasu)

The cultural weight of the promise is similar.

Arabic Very Similar

أعدك (A'iduka)

Arabic uses a direct verb form.

Spotted in the Real World

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(2011)

“قول می‌دهم...”

A tense family scene.

سهل الخلط

قول می‌دهم. مقابل وعده دادن

Often used interchangeably with 'قول دادن'.

'وعده' is slightly more formal.

الأسئلة الشائعة (1)

It is neutral and works in almost any situation.

usage contexts

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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