المعنى
A polite way to ask for permission or to make a request.
خلفية ثقافية
Using 'Mishavad' is a sign of 'Adab' (politeness). In Iran, being direct can be seen as aggressive. Even if you are paying for a service, using 'Mishavad' shows you are a person of culture. In Tehran, the contraction 'Mishe' is ubiquitous. If you use the full 'Mishavad' with a taxi driver, they might think you are a tourist or very formal. 'Mishe' strikes the perfect balance of cool and polite. In Persian literature and academic writing, 'Mishavad' is used for impersonal statements, similar to 'It can be said that...'. It removes the ego of the author. When visiting an Iranian family, use 'Mishavad' to ask for anything, even a glass of water. It shows you don't want to be a 'mozahem' (nuisance).
The 'Mishe' Shortcut
If you forget the subjunctive conjugation, you can sometimes just say 'Mishe?' while pointing at something. It's not perfect grammar, but it works!
Don't forget the 'Be-'
Always try to use the 'be-' prefix on the second verb. 'Mishavad beravam' sounds much better than 'Mishavad ravam'.
المعنى
A polite way to ask for permission or to make a request.
The 'Mishe' Shortcut
If you forget the subjunctive conjugation, you can sometimes just say 'Mishe?' while pointing at something. It's not perfect grammar, but it works!
Don't forget the 'Be-'
Always try to use the 'be-' prefix on the second verb. 'Mishavad beravam' sounds much better than 'Mishavad ravam'.
Ta'arof Alert
If someone says 'Mishavad' to you as an offer, they might be practicing Ta'arof. You should usually decline once before accepting!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'raftan' (to go) in the subjunctive.
ببخشید، میشود من به خانه ________؟
After 'Mishavad', we need the subjunctive. Since the subject is 'man' (I), the correct form is 'beravam'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask for a menu in a restaurant?
How do you ask for the menu?
Using 'Mishavad' with the formal 'biavarid' is the standard polite request.
Complete the dialogue between a passenger and a taxi driver.
Passenger: آقا، ________ اینجا نگه دارید؟ Driver: بله، حتماً.
'Mishavad' is the perfect word to ask a driver to stop.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Match 'نمیشه اینجا سیگار کشید' to its meaning.
'Nemishe' (It's not possible/allowed) is used to state rules or prohibitions.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Mishavad vs. Mitavanam
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينببخشید، میشود من به خانه ________؟
After 'Mishavad', we need the subjunctive. Since the subject is 'man' (I), the correct form is 'beravam'.
How do you ask for the menu?
Using 'Mishavad' with the formal 'biavarid' is the standard polite request.
Passenger: آقا، ________ اینجا نگه دارید؟ Driver: بله، حتماً.
'Mishavad' is the perfect word to ask a driver to stop.
Match 'نمیشه اینجا سیگار کشید' to its meaning.
'Nemishe' (It's not possible/allowed) is used to state rules or prohibitions.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it can be used in statements like 'میشود این کار را کرد' (It is possible to do this work).
'Mishavad' is more common in speech; 'Momken ast' is more formal and literary.
Yes, it is very appropriate and respectful for a professional setting.
'Mishe' is the colloquial/spoken form. Persian has a big difference between written and spoken styles.
No, Persian has no grammatical gender. 'Mishavad' is the same for everyone.
Use 'نمیشود؟' (Nemishavad?).
Yes: 'میشود بگویید ساعت چند است؟' (Could you tell me what time it is?)
It's not 'rude' per se, but it can sound very blunt or like a command.
The Present Subjunctive (مضارع التزامی).
Yes, 'میشه' is very common in texting.
عبارات ذات صلة
امکان دارد
synonymIt is possible
میتوانم
similarI can
اجازه هست؟
specialized formIs there permission?
باید
contrastMust
شاید
builds onPerhaps
