المعنى
Expressing a need for assistance.
خلفية ثقافية
Asking for help is seen as a sign of trust. Because of the strong culture of hospitality, people will often go out of their way to help a foreigner. In the fast-paced capital, keep your request concise. Using 'Bebakhshid' (Excuse me) before the phrase is essential to break the ice. In Iranian universities, students use this phrase to show respect for a professor's expertise. It's a humble way to seek mentorship. Within families, the phrase is often softened with 'Aziz-am' (my dear) to make the request sound like a shared activity rather than a chore.
Add 'Lotfan'
Always add 'lotfan' (please) at the end to sound more polite: 'Man be komak niyāz dāram, lotfan.'
Don't forget 'be'
Saying 'Man komak niyāz dāram' sounds like 'I help need have' and is a common beginner mistake.
المعنى
Expressing a need for assistance.
Add 'Lotfan'
Always add 'lotfan' (please) at the end to sound more polite: 'Man be komak niyāz dāram, lotfan.'
Don't forget 'be'
Saying 'Man komak niyāz dāram' sounds like 'I help need have' and is a common beginner mistake.
The 'Ta'arof' Response
If someone says this to you, a great response is 'Ba kamāl-e meyl' (With all my heart/pleasure).
Body Language
A slight tilt of the head or a hand on the chest while saying this adds a layer of Persian sincerity.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing preposition.
من ___ کمک نیاز دارم.
The verb 'niyāz dāshtan' always takes the preposition 'be'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for help informally?
How do you say 'I want help' in a casual way?
'Komak mi-khām' is the standard informal contraction.
Complete the dialogue.
Person A: ببخشید، این جعبه خیلی سنگین است. Person B: ________؟ Person A: بله، من به کمک نیاز دارم.
Person B is asking 'Do you want help?' based on Person A's response.
Match the Persian phrase to its formality level.
Match the following:
These represent the spectrum of Persian registers.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality Levels
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينمن ___ کمک نیاز دارم.
The verb 'niyāz dāshtan' always takes the preposition 'be'.
How do you say 'I want help' in a casual way?
'Komak mi-khām' is the standard informal contraction.
Person A: ببخشید، این جعبه خیلی سنگین است. Person B: ________؟ Person A: بله، من به کمک نیاز دارم.
Person B is asking 'Do you want help?' based on Person A's response.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These represent the spectrum of Persian registers.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt's slightly formal. With friends, 'Komak mi-khām' is more natural.
Yes, but only in emergencies. In daily life, it sounds too dramatic.
'Niyāz' is Persian; 'ehtiyāj' is Arabic. 'Ehtiyāj' often implies a more urgent or vital necessity.
No, Persian is a pro-drop language. You can just say 'Be komak niyāz dāram'.
Say 'Man be komak niyāz na-dāram'.
Yes, it is very common and usually welcomed warmly.
Add 'ye kam' (a little): 'Man be ye kam komak niyāz dāram'.
Use 'barāye' (for): 'Man be komak niyāz dāram barāye in kar'.
Yes, it is perfectly understood and used in Dari as well.
Yes, it's very common in texting, often shortened to 'komak mikham'.
عبارات ذات صلة
کمکم کن
similarHelp me (Imperative)
میشه کمک کنید؟
similarCan you help?
دستت درد نکنه
builds onThank you (May your hand not hurt)
در خدمتم
contrastI am at your service
یاری رساندن
specialized formTo provide assistance
