المعنى
To indicate a lack of sufficient time for an activity.
خلفية ثقافية
In the chaotic traffic of Tehran, 'vaqt nadârim' is a survival phrase. It's used to justify aggressive driving or skipping small talk. Directly saying 'I don't have time' can be rude. Often, people will say 'Inshâ'allâh ye vaqt-e dige' (God willing, another time) as a softer version. Sellers use 'vaqt nadâram' to show they are busy and won't lower the price further, while buyers use it to speed up the deal. During 'Shab-e Emtehân' (the night before the exam), this phrase is the unofficial motto of every Iranian student.
The 'Mâ' Power
Even if you are alone, using 'nadârim' (we) instead of 'nadâram' (I) makes your excuse sound more objective and less like a personal rejection.
Don't be too blunt
With elders, always add 'Bebakhshid' (Sorry) before saying you don't have time.
المعنى
To indicate a lack of sufficient time for an activity.
The 'Mâ' Power
Even if you are alone, using 'nadârim' (we) instead of 'nadâram' (I) makes your excuse sound more objective and less like a personal rejection.
Don't be too blunt
With elders, always add 'Bebakhshid' (Sorry) before saying you don't have time.
Ta'arof vs. Reality
If someone says 'Vaqt nadârim' twice, they really mean it. Don't push further.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'dâshtan' to say 'We don't have time'.
ببخشید، ما الان وقت _______.
The subject is 'mâ' (we), so the verb must end in '-im'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'We don't have time to eat'?
کدام جمله درست است؟
Persian uses 'vaqt' + subjunctive verb for this context.
Complete the dialogue.
علی: بیا بریم سینما! رضا: متأسفم، فردا امتحان دارم و _______.
Reza is giving a reason (exam) why he cannot go, so he 'doesn't have time'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'وقت تنگی داریم' (We have tight time) to the context.
'Vaqt tang ast' is a more formal/idiomatic way to describe deadlines.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Vaqt vs. Zamân
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينببخشید، ما الان وقت _______.
The subject is 'mâ' (we), so the verb must end in '-im'.
کدام جمله درست است؟
Persian uses 'vaqt' + subjunctive verb for this context.
علی: بیا بریم سینما! رضا: متأسفم، فردا امتحان دارم و _______.
Reza is giving a reason (exam) why he cannot go, so he 'doesn't have time'.
Match 'وقت تنگی داریم' (We have tight time) to the context.
'Vaqt tang ast' is a more formal/idiomatic way to describe deadlines.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, 'Zamân' is for abstract time. Use 'Vaqt' for your personal schedule.
It can be. Adding 'Bebakhshid' (Sorry) or 'Mote'assefam' (I'm sorry) makes it polite.
'Vaqt' is for daily time; 'Forsat' is for a specific opportunity or chance.
You can say 'Vaqtemun tamum shod' (Our time finished).
Yes, very frequently to manage meetings and deadlines.
It is 'Vaqt nadâre' (spoken) or 'Vaqt nadârad' (written).
No, that's a different idiom. This is strictly about duration/availability.
It means 'Time is tight' or 'We are in a crunch'.
Yes, 'Vaqt nadârim' is often shortened to 'Vaq-nadârim' in fast speech.
Yes, 'Vaqt nadaram' is very common in SMS/Telegram.
عبارات ذات صلة
عجله دارم
similarI am in a hurry
فرصت نداریم
synonymWe don't have the opportunity/time
وقت تنگ است
specialized formTime is tight
دیر شده
builds onIt's late
وقت آزاد
contrastFree time
