المعنى
A well-written or interesting book.
خلفية ثقافية
Books are often given as gifts during Nowruz (Persian New Year) or Yalda Night. A 'good book' of poetry by Hafez is a staple in every Iranian home. In Iranian schools, the 'Ketāb-e Khub' is often contrasted with 'Ketāb-e Darsi' (Textbook), implying that real wisdom comes from reading beyond the curriculum. The concept of a 'good book' is tied to 'Adab' (culture/etiquette). A book is considered good if it refines the reader's character.
The Ezafe Secret
If you forget the 'e' sound between 'ketab' and 'khub', Iranians will still understand you, but it will sound like 'Book. Good.' instead of 'Good book'.
Don't say 'Khub Ketab'
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Always noun first, adjective second!
المعنى
A well-written or interesting book.
The Ezafe Secret
If you forget the 'e' sound between 'ketab' and 'khub', Iranians will still understand you, but it will sound like 'Book. Good.' instead of 'Good book'.
Don't say 'Khub Ketab'
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Always noun first, adjective second!
Make it Indefinite
Add a small 'i' sound at the end (khubi) to say 'A good book' instead of 'The good book'.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the phrase with the correct adjective.
من یک _____ (good) خوب میخواهم.
The sentence asks for a 'good book' (کتاب خوب).
Which one is the correct way to say 'A good book'?
Select the correct Persian word order:
In Persian, the noun comes first, followed by the Ezafe link and the adjective.
Fill in the missing phrase.
دوست: این چیست؟ من: این یک ________ است.
The context implies identifying the object as a 'good book'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a library and want to ask for a recommendation.
'Do you have a good book?' is the most natural way to ask for a recommendation.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
English vs Persian Order
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينمن یک _____ (good) خوب میخواهم.
The sentence asks for a 'good book' (کتاب خوب).
Select the correct Persian word order:
In Persian, the noun comes first, followed by the Ezafe link and the adjective.
دوست: این چیست؟ من: این یک ________ است.
The context implies identifying the object as a 'good book'.
You are at a library and want to ask for a recommendation.
'Do you have a good book?' is the most natural way to ask for a recommendation.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
6 أسئلةIt is neutral and can be used in any context.
Add 'kheyli' before the adjective: 'کتابِ خیلی خوب' (ketāb-e kheyli khub).
Persian script usually omits short vowels. You just have to know it's there based on the grammar.
No, for a movie you would say 'فیلمِ خوب' (film-e khub).
کتابهایِ خوب (ketābhā-ye khub).
Yes, 'niku' (نیکو) is often used in poetry and classical literature.
عبارات ذات صلة
کتابخوان
builds onBookworm / Avid reader
اهلِ مطالعه
similarA person of study
شاهکار
specialized formMasterpiece
