المعنى
Waking up early is a key to achieving success and prosperity.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'Sahar' is deeply tied to the month of Ramadan, where families wake up before dawn for 'Sahari' (the pre-dawn meal). This reinforces the proverb's value in modern life. In Tajikistan, this proverb is also widely used and is often taught in primary schools as a fundamental moral lesson about hard work. Dari speakers use the same proverb. It is common in the bazaars of Kabul to hear merchants using it as they open their shops at dawn. Traditional Persian medicine (Teb-e Sonati) suggests that waking up at 'Sahar' balances the body's humors and leads to mental clarity, which is a form of being 'Kamrava'.
Use it as a compliment
If you see a colleague arriving early, say this to them. It's a very high-level cultural compliment.
Don't over-use it
Using it every day can make you sound like a strict schoolteacher. Save it for moments of genuine advice.
المعنى
Waking up early is a key to achieving success and prosperity.
Use it as a compliment
If you see a colleague arriving early, say this to them. It's a very high-level cultural compliment.
Don't over-use it
Using it every day can make you sound like a strict schoolteacher. Save it for moments of genuine advice.
The 'Sahar' window
Remember that 'Sahar' is specifically the hour before and during sunrise, not just '9 AM'.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
سحرخیز باش تا ....... باشی
'Kamrava' is the traditional word used in this proverb to mean successful/prosperous.
Which verb form is correct for the second part of the proverb?
سحرخیز باش تا کامروا .......
The subjunctive 'bashi' is required after the conjunction 'ta' to show purpose.
Match the situation to the use of the proverb.
A student wants to start studying at 5 AM to pass a difficult exam.
This proverb is the perfect encouragement for someone starting their day early for a goal.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
پدر: پسرم، چرا اینقدر زود بیدار شدی؟ پسر: چون میخوام به همه کارهام برسم. پدر: آفرین! .......
The father is praising the son's early rising with a relevant proverb.
Match the Persian words to their English meanings.
1. سحرخیز, 2. کامروا, 3. باش
These are the core components of the proverb.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
5 تمارينسحرخیز باش تا ....... باشی
'Kamrava' is the traditional word used in this proverb to mean successful/prosperous.
سحرخیز باش تا کامروا .......
The subjunctive 'bashi' is required after the conjunction 'ta' to show purpose.
A student wants to start studying at 5 AM to pass a difficult exam.
This proverb is the perfect encouragement for someone starting their day early for a goal.
پدر: پسرم، چرا اینقدر زود بیدار شدی؟ پسر: چون میخوام به همه کارهام برسم. پدر: آفرین! .......
The father is praising the son's early rising with a relevant proverb.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are the core components of the proverb.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةYes, but often in the context of productivity, fitness, or ironically when they have to wake up early for something they don't like.
You can, and people will understand, but it won't be the 'proverb'. It's like saying 'The early bird gets the insect'—it's correct but sounds slightly off.
It is the present subjunctive (eltezami). It is used here because 'ta' introduces a purpose or a desired outcome.
While it has spiritual roots, today it is mostly used as a secular piece of advice for success and health.
People often just say 'سحرخیزی و کامروایی' (Early rising and prosperity) as a shorthand for the whole concept.
عبارات ذات صلة
سحرخیزی
builds onThe act of being an early riser.
کامرانی
similarProsperity and happiness.
دیر بیدار شدن
contrastWaking up late.
وقت طلاست
similarTime is gold.
