المعنى
A polite request for permission to do something.
خلفية ثقافية
Asking for permission is a core part of Ta'arof. Even if you are entitled to something, asking for it makes you look 'ba-adab' (polite/well-bred). In the chaotic Tehran metro, this phrase is your best friend. It is the only way to move through the dense crowds without causing offense. Students in Iran are very respectful. They will never speak without first saying 'Ejāze?' or 'Lotfan ejāze dahid.' When visiting an Iranian home, you should ask for permission before entering rooms other than the main guest room.
The Magic Word
If you forget the whole phrase, just saying 'Ejāze?' with a questioning tone is usually enough.
Don't be too casual
Using 'Ejāze bede' with someone older than you can be seen as a lack of upbringing (bi-adabi).
المعنى
A polite request for permission to do something.
The Magic Word
If you forget the whole phrase, just saying 'Ejāze?' with a questioning tone is usually enough.
Don't be too casual
Using 'Ejāze bede' with someone older than you can be seen as a lack of upbringing (bi-adabi).
The Subjunctive
Always remember to use the 'be-' prefix on the verb that follows this phrase (e.g., be-ravam, be-khonam).
Ta'arof Power
Even if you know the answer is 'yes', asking shows you respect the other person's authority.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct formal verb form.
ببخشید آقا، لطفاً اجازه ______ من رد شوم.
Since the speaker says 'Aghā' (Sir), the formal plural form 'dahid' is required.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask to leave a meeting?
How do you ask to leave a meeting politely?
This uses both 'Lotfan' and the formal 'dahid' with the subjunctive 'beravam'.
Complete the dialogue in the metro.
Passenger: ببخشید، ایستگاه بعد پیاده میشوید؟ You: نه. Passenger: پس لطفاً ______.
The passenger wants to pass you to get to the door.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
Match 'Ejāze bede' and 'Ejāze dahid' to the recipient.
Formal for boss, informal for brother.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Where to use 'Lotfan ejāze dahid'
Public
- • Metro
- • Bazaar
- • Street
Formal
- • Office
- • Bank
- • University
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينببخشید آقا، لطفاً اجازه ______ من رد شوم.
Since the speaker says 'Aghā' (Sir), the formal plural form 'dahid' is required.
How do you ask to leave a meeting politely?
This uses both 'Lotfan' and the formal 'dahid' with the subjunctive 'beravam'.
Passenger: ببخشید، ایستگاه بعد پیاده میشوید؟ You: نه. Passenger: پس لطفاً ______.
The passenger wants to pass you to get to the door.
Match 'Ejāze bede' and 'Ejāze dahid' to the recipient.
Formal for boss, informal for brother.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYou can, but it sounds very formal. Use 'Ejāze bede' instead.
No, but it makes the request much softer and more polite.
They are the same, but 'dahid' is the more common way to say it in this specific phrase.
The most common response is 'Befarmāid' (Please do / Go ahead).
No, for 'let's go' use 'Be-rim'. This phrase is only for permission.
Yes, it is very common in formal emails and letters.
Yes, in some contexts like 'Govāhināme-ye rānandegi' (driving license), but 'Ejāze' itself is the general word for permission.
It's a shorthand for 'May I speak?' or 'May I go out?'.
Yes, 'Be-zār' (from gozāshtan) is used very casually, but it's not 'permission' in the formal sense.
Change 'man' to 'mā' and the verb to plural: 'Lotfan ejāze dahid mā beravim'.
عبارات ذات صلة
اجازه هست؟
similarIs there permission?
ببخشید
similarExcuse me / Sorry
بفرمایید
contrastGo ahead / Please do
رخصت دهید
specialized formGive leave
میشه؟
informalIs it possible?
