همزمان
همزمان في 30 ثانية
- Hamzaman means 'simultaneously' or 'at the same time.' It is a compound of 'ham' (same) and 'zaman' (time), used for overlapping events.
- It is commonly used with the preposition 'ba' to connect two actions, such as 'hamzaman ba ghaza khordan' (simultaneous with eating).
- It is essential for professional contexts like 'simultaneous interpretation' and for describing multitasking in daily life or technical synchronization in IT.
- Do not confuse it with 'ba ham' (together socially). Hamzaman is strictly about the clock and the timing of the events described.
The word همزمان (hamzamān) is a cornerstone of Persian temporal expression, functioning primarily as an adverb but occasionally as an adjective. At its core, it signifies the convergence of two or more events within the same window of time. In English, we translate this as 'simultaneously,' 'at the same time,' or 'concurrently.' Understanding this word is essential for B1 learners because it allows for the description of complex actions and multitasking, moving beyond simple linear narratives. Whether you are describing a technical process, a historical coincidence, or a daily routine, همزمان provides the necessary linguistic bridge to connect disparate actions into a unified temporal frame.
- Morphology
- The word is a compound consisting of the prefix 'هم-' (ham), meaning 'same' or 'together,' and the noun 'زمان' (zamān), meaning 'time.' This literal construction—'same-time'—makes it highly intuitive for learners of Indo-European languages.
او همزمان با گوش دادن به موسیقی، درس میخواند.
In daily life, Iranians use this word to manage expectations and describe busy schedules. If someone asks you to do two things at once, you might respond by questioning if it is possible to do them همزمان. It is not just a formal word; while it sounds sophisticated, it is ubiquitous in casual conversation, television news, and academic literature alike. Its versatility is its greatest strength, fitting comfortably in a discussion about quantum physics or a chat about cooking dinner while talking on the phone.
Historically, the concept of synchronicity expressed through همزمان has been vital in Persian literature to describe cosmic alignments or the meeting of two great souls. In modern contexts, it is the standard term for 'simultaneous interpretation' (ترجمه همزمان), a high-stakes profession in international diplomacy. This word carries a sense of precision. It doesn't just mean 'around the same time' (which would be 'حدوداً در یک زمان'); it implies a strict temporal overlap. If two runners cross the finish line همزمان, it is a dead heat.
دو حادثه همزمان رخ دادند.
- Register Note
- While 'با هم' (together) can sometimes imply 'at the same time' in very casual speech, 'همزمان' is the precise term required for clarity in any professional or descriptive context.
Furthermore, the word is used in technology to describe 'synchronization' (همگامسازی or sometimes just described using hamzamān). When your phone syncs with the cloud, the data is being updated همزمان. This modern application shows the word's adaptability. It bridges the gap between the classical Persian of Rumi and the digital Persian of today's Tehran. To master همزمان is to master the art of describing the complexity of the modern world where everything seems to happen all at once.
Using همزمان correctly requires an understanding of its syntactic flexibility. It can appear at the beginning of a sentence to set the stage, in the middle to modify a verb, or as part of a prepositional phrase. The most common pattern for intermediate learners is همزمان با + [Noun/Infinitive]. This structure allows you to link two distinct events. For example, 'Simultaneous with the sunrise, we started our journey' becomes 'همزمان با طلوع خورشید، سفرمان را آغاز کردیم.'
او همزمان هم کار میکند و هم درس میخواند.
- The 'Ham... Ham...' Construction
- Notice how 'همزمان' often pairs with the correlative conjunction 'هم... هم...' (both... and...) to emphasize that two actions are occurring in parallel.
When using it as a standalone adverb, it usually precedes the verb it modifies or appears after the subject. If you want to say 'They arrived simultaneously,' you would say 'آنها همزمان رسیدند.' This is straightforward. However, things get interesting when we use it to describe abstract concepts. For instance, 'همزمان با تغییرات سیاسی، اقتصاد نیز تغییر کرد' (Simultaneous with political changes, the economy also changed). Here, it acts as a transition word that establishes a causal or correlative link between two large-scale events.
Another important usage is in the plural or collective sense. If multiple people perform an action together in time, همزمان is the go-to word. Imagine a choir starting to sing at the exact same moment. The conductor might say, 'همه با هم و همزمان شروع کنید' (Everyone start together and at the same time). This redundancy—using both 'با هم' and 'همزمان'—is common in speech to emphasize perfect synchronization.
ما همزمان به یک فکر واحد رسیدیم.
- Negation
- To say things are NOT happening at the same time, you would typically use 'غیرهمزمان' (non-simultaneous) or simply negate the verb: 'این دو اتفاق همزمان نیفتادند.'
In academic writing, همزمان is frequently used to discuss variables. 'همزمان با افزایش دما، فشار نیز بالا میرود' (Simultaneous with the increase in temperature, the pressure also rises). This usage is vital for students writing reports or research papers in Persian. It shows a level of sophistication in describing relationships between data points. By mastering these sentence patterns, you move from simple 'and' (و) connections to nuanced temporal relationships.
In the real world, you will encounter همزمان in several specific high-frequency environments. One of the most common is the news. News anchors often use it to report on global events: 'همزمان با سفر وزیر امور خارجه به مسکو...' (Simultaneous with the Foreign Minister's trip to Moscow...). This sets a temporal context for the entire report. If you enjoy watching Iranian cinema or TV series, you'll hear characters using it to complain about their busy lives or to coordinate plans. 'نمیتوانم همزمان در دو جا باشم!' (I can't be in two places at the same time!) is a classic trope.
این فیلم در سراسر کشور به صورت همزمان اکران میشود.
- Media & Tech
- On social media or tech websites, you'll see 'پخش همزمان' for live streams or 'بهروزرسانی همزمان' for real-time updates.
In professional settings, particularly in business meetings, همزمان is used to manage project timelines. A manager might say, 'ما باید این دو پروژه را همزمان پیش ببریم' (We must move these two projects forward simultaneously). This implies a need for multitasking and coordination. It's a word that signals efficiency and modern work ethics. If you are in a Persian-speaking office, using this word will make you sound organized and precise.
Another fascinating place to hear this word is in the context of the 'Simultaneous Call to Prayer' (اذان همزمان) or religious ceremonies that are broadcast across different cities at the exact same moment. This creates a sense of national unity through temporal synchronization. Even in the kitchen, a mother might tell her child, 'پیاز را تفت بده و همزمان گوشت را خرد کن' (Sauté the onions and simultaneously chop the meat). It is truly a word for all seasons and all situations.
ترجمه همزمان در کنفرانسهای بینالمللی ضروری است.
Finally, in the educational sphere, teachers use it to give instructions. 'همزمان با من تکرار کنید' (Repeat simultaneously with me). This is something every language student in Iran hears constantly. It builds a rhythmic, shared learning experience. Whether it's the high-pressure environment of a newsroom or the domestic setting of a kitchen, همزمان is the thread that weaves multiple actions into a single moment of Persian life.
One of the most frequent errors English speakers make is confusing همزمان with با هم (ba ham). While both can be translated as 'together,' they are not interchangeable. 'با هم' usually refers to people doing something as a group or items being physically in the same place. 'همزمان' refers specifically to the timing of the events. If you say 'ما با هم غذا خوردیم,' it means you ate together as a social activity. If you say 'ما همزمان غذا خوردیم,' it sounds like a scientific observation that your chewing started and stopped at the exact same seconds, which sounds very strange in a social context.
- The Preposition Trap
- Mistake: Using 'همزمان در...' instead of 'همزمان با...'. Correct: 'همزمان با شروع کلاس' (Simultaneous with the start of class).
اشتباه: من همزمانِ او رسیدم. (غلط)
درست: من همزمان با او رسیدم. (صحیح)
Another mistake is overusing it. Beginners often use همزمان when a simple 'و' (and) or 'وقتی که' (when) would suffice. If the actions are not strictly simultaneous but just happening in the same general period, 'همزمان' might sound too technical. For example, if you want to say 'I was in Tehran when it snowed,' don't use 'همزمان'; use 'وقتی تهران بودم برف آمد.' Save 'همزمان' for when the synchronization is the point of the sentence.
Pronunciation is also a hurdle. Some learners stress the wrong syllable. In 'ham-za-mān', the stress is on the final syllable '-mān'. Misplacing the stress can make the word hard to recognize for native speakers. Also, ensure you don't drop the 'm' in the middle; it's not 'hazaman', it's 'ham-zaman'. Clarity in the 'm' sound is crucial for the word to be understood.
اشتباه: این دو کار را با همزمان انجام بده. (غلط)
Lastly, learners sometimes forget that 'همزمان' is an adverb of time, not place. You cannot use it to mean 'in the same place.' If two things are in the same place, use 'در یک جا' or 'هممکان' (though the latter is rare). Keeping these distinctions in mind—timing vs. social togetherness, and 'با' usage—will prevent 90% of common errors with this word.
While همزمان is the most versatile term, Persian offers several alternatives depending on the register and the specific nuance of 'simultaneity' you wish to convey. For instance, in very formal or literary contexts, you might encounter مقارن (moqāren). This word often appears in historical texts or formal news: 'مقارن با عصر صفوی' (Coinciding with the Safavid era). It suggests a broader window of time than 'همزمان'.
- Comparison Table
- همزمان: The standard, modern word for simultaneous.
- در آنِ واحد: Literally 'in a single moment.' Use this for extreme emphasis on speed and exactness.
- یکزمان: A slightly more poetic or older variant, rarely used in modern speech.
- همدوره: Specifically for people living in the same era (contemporaries).
او در آنِ واحد به سه نفر پاسخ میداد.
Another useful alternative is توأم (to'am), which means 'paired' or 'combined with.' While 'همزمان' focus on the clock, 'توأم' focuses on the mixture of two things. For example, 'ترس توأم با احترام' (Fear combined with respect). They happen at the same time, but they are also blended together. For B1 students, knowing when to switch from 'همزمان' to 'توأم' adds a layer of emotional depth to your Persian.
In administrative or legal Persian, you might see همعرض (ham-arz), which means 'parallel' or 'equivalent.' This is used for processes that run at the same time but in different departments. Finally, there is معاصر (mo'āser), which strictly means 'contemporary.' You wouldn't say two cars crashed 'معاصر'; you would say two poets were 'معاصر' if they lived in the same century. Understanding these boundaries ensures you don't just speak Persian, but speak it with the correct flavor for the situation.
حافظ و عبید زاکانی معاصر بودند.
To summarize, choose همزمان for general use, در آن واحد for dramatic speed, مقارن for historical contexts, and معاصر for people's lifetimes. This taxonomy of time will make your descriptions much more accurate and engaging to native ears.
How Formal Is It?
حقيقة ممتعة
Even though 'zaman' is Arabic, the prefix 'ham-' is purely Indo-European, making this word a perfect 'hybrid' that represents the history of the Persian language itself. It is cognate with the English word 'same'!
دليل النطق
- Stressing the first syllable (HAM-zaman).
- Pronouncing 'zaman' as 'zay-man'.
- Dropping the 'm' in 'ham'.
- Making the 'h' too throaty (it should be a simple breathy 'h').
- Merging the 'm' and 'z' into a single sound.
مستوى الصعوبة
Easy to recognize due to its logical compound structure.
Requires knowledge of the 'ba' preposition for linking clauses.
Stress on the last syllable is important for natural flow.
Distinctive 'ham' prefix makes it easy to pick out in speech.
ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك
المتطلبات الأساسية
تعلّم لاحقاً
متقدم
قواعد يجب معرفتها
Prepositional Use
همزمان با [اسم] (Simultaneous with [Noun])
Adverbial Position
Placed before the verb or after the subject.
Correlative Conjunctions
همزمان هم [الف] و هم [ب]
Noun Formation
Adding '-i' to make 'همزمانی' (Synchronicity).
Compound Verbs
Using 'kardan' to make 'همزمان کردن' (To synchronize).
أمثلة حسب المستوى
من همزمان میخورم و میبینم.
I eat and watch at the same time.
Simple adverbial use before the verbs.
او همزمان میخندد و حرف میزند.
She laughs and talks at the same time.
Shows two actions happening together.
ما همزمان رسیدیم.
We arrived at the same time.
Used with a past tense verb.
همزمان با من بخوان.
Read at the same time as me.
Introduction of 'hamzaman ba' (simultaneous with).
دو تلفن همزمان زنگ زدند.
Two phones rang at the same time.
Plural subject with simultaneous action.
من همزمان دو کار انجام میدهم.
I am doing two tasks at the same time.
Describing multitasking.
او همزمان چای مینوشد و کتاب میخواند.
He drinks tea and reads a book at the same time.
Connecting two everyday actions.
آنها همزمان شروع کردند.
They started at the same time.
Simple past tense usage.
همزمان با آشپزی، به رادیو گوش میدهم.
Simultaneous with cooking, I listen to the radio.
'Hamzaman ba' followed by a noun (cooking).
باران همزمان با خروج ما شروع شد.
The rain started at the same time as our departure.
Linking a natural event with a human action.
او همزمان هم درس میخواند و هم کار میکند.
He both studies and works at the same time.
Using 'ham... ham...' for emphasis.
ما باید همزمان حرکت کنیم تا گم نشویم.
We must move at the same time so we don't get lost.
Modal verb 'bayad' (must) with 'hamzaman'.
این دو فیلم همزمان اکران شدند.
These two movies were released simultaneously.
Passive-like context in media.
همزمان با من تکرار کنید تا یاد بگیرید.
Repeat at the same time as me to learn.
Imperative form.
او همزمان با ورزش کردن، آب میخورد.
He drinks water while exercising (simultaneously).
Using an infinitive as a noun after 'ba'.
برق همزمان در تمام شهر قطع شد.
The power went out simultaneously in the whole city.
Adverbial use describing a wide-scale event.
ترجمه همزمان در این کنفرانس بسیار مهم است.
Simultaneous interpretation is very important in this conference.
'Hamzaman' as an adjective modifying 'tarjomeh'.
همزمان با پیشرفت تکنولوژی، سبک زندگی ما هم تغییر کرده است.
Simultaneous with the advancement of technology, our lifestyle has also changed.
Connecting abstract concepts (progress and lifestyle).
او میتواند همزمان با چند نفر چت کند.
He can chat with several people at the same time.
Describing modern digital multitasking.
همزمان با طلوع آفتاب، پرندگان شروع به آواز خواندن کردند.
Simultaneous with sunrise, the birds began to sing.
Literary/descriptive use of 'hamzaman ba'.
دولت همزمان با کاهش مالیات، خدمات را افزایش داد.
The government increased services simultaneous with cutting taxes.
Formal/political context.
چرا این دو پیام همزمان برای من ارسال شد؟
Why were these two messages sent to me at the same time?
Questioning a coincidence.
او همزمان با پیانو زدن، آواز هم میخواند.
She sings while simultaneously playing the piano.
Describing artistic performance.
ما باید این دو پروژه را همزمان مدیریت کنیم.
We must manage these two projects simultaneously.
Professional/business context.
همزمان با بحران اقتصادی، نرخ بیکاری به شدت بالا رفت.
Simultaneous with the economic crisis, the unemployment rate rose sharply.
Describing macro-level correlations.
این نرمافزار قابلیت اجرای همزمان چندین برنامه را دارد.
This software has the capability of simultaneous execution of several programs.
Technical terminology (simultaneous execution).
همزمان با اعتراضات، دولت وعده اصلاحات داد.
Simultaneous with the protests, the government promised reforms.
Political reporting.
او همزمان با تحصیل در مقطع دکترا، در دانشگاه تدریس میکرد.
Simultaneous with studying for his PhD, he was teaching at the university.
Complex life situations.
پخش همزمان مسابقات ورزشی از چندین شبکه انجام میشود.
Simultaneous broadcast of sports competitions is done from several channels.
Media industry terminology.
همزمان با ورود مهمانان، موسیقی ملایمی پخش شد.
Simultaneous with the arrival of the guests, soft music was played.
Setting a scene in a narrative.
این دو دارو نباید همزمان مصرف شوند.
These two medications should not be consumed simultaneously.
Medical/safety instruction.
همزمان با تغییر مدیریت، استراتژی شرکت نیز عوض شد.
Simultaneous with the change in management, the company's strategy also changed.
Business analysis.
همزمان با افول قدرتهای سنتی، بازیگران جدیدی در عرصه بینالملل ظهور کردند.
Simultaneous with the decline of traditional powers, new actors emerged in the international arena.
High-level political science discourse.
در این رمان، نویسنده چندین روایت را به صورت همزمان پیش میبرد.
In this novel, the writer advances several narratives simultaneously.
Literary criticism.
همزمان با رشد شهرنشینی، چالشهای زیستمحیطی نیز ابعاد پیچیدهتری یافتهاند.
Simultaneous with the growth of urbanization, environmental challenges have also taken on more complex dimensions.
Sociological and environmental analysis.
پدیده همزمانی در فیزیک کوانتوم یکی از مباحث بسیار پیچیده است.
The phenomenon of synchronicity in quantum physics is one of the very complex topics.
Using the noun form 'hamzamāni'.
همزمان با انقلاب صنعتی، ساختار خانواده در اروپا دچار تحول بنیادین شد.
Simultaneous with the Industrial Revolution, the family structure in Europe underwent a fundamental transformation.
Historical analysis.
او توانایی عجیبی در پردازش همزمان اطلاعات از منابع مختلف دارد.
He has a strange ability in the simultaneous processing of information from various sources.
Cognitive science context.
همزمان با گسترش فضای مجازی، مفاهیم حریم خصوصی بازتعریف شدهاند.
Simultaneous with the expansion of cyberspace, concepts of privacy have been redefined.
Legal/philosophical discussion.
اجرای همزمان عدالت و آزادی همواره یکی از دغدغههای فلاسفه بوده است.
The simultaneous implementation of justice and freedom has always been one of the concerns of philosophers.
Abstract philosophical discourse.
همزمان با تکوین هویت ملی، زبان فارسی نقشی محوری در انسجام فرهنگی ایفا نمود.
Simultaneous with the formation of national identity, the Persian language played a pivotal role in cultural cohesion.
Sophisticated historical and linguistic analysis.
در همتنیدگی همزمانِ ابعادِ مکانی و زمانی، فضا-زمان معنا مییابد.
In the simultaneous entanglement of spatial and temporal dimensions, space-time finds meaning.
Theoretical physics/Philosophy.
همزمان با استحاله ارزشهای سنتی، جامعه با خلاء هنجاری مواجه گشت.
Simultaneous with the transformation of traditional values, society faced a normative vacuum.
Advanced sociology (Durkheimian concepts).
بروز همزمانِ چندین بحرانِ ساختاری، بقای نظام را با چالش جدی روبرو کرد.
The simultaneous occurrence of several structural crises faced the system's survival with a serious challenge.
Political stability analysis.
همزمان با شکوفایی هنر در عصر رنسانس، علم نیز گامهای بلندی برداشت.
Simultaneous with the flourishing of art in the Renaissance era, science also took long strides.
Interdisciplinary historical overview.
تبلور همزمانِ نبوغ و جنون در آثار این هنرمند مشهود است.
The simultaneous crystallization of genius and madness is evident in this artist's works.
Psychological art criticism.
همزمان با غلبه گفتمان مدرنیته، سنتهای دیرین به حاشیه رانده شدند.
Simultaneous with the dominance of the discourse of modernity, ancient traditions were pushed to the margins.
Post-structuralist critique.
انطباق همزمانِ نیازهای فردی و مصالح جمعی، غایتِ مطلوبِ هر حکومتی است.
The simultaneous alignment of individual needs and collective interests is the ideal end of any government.
Political philosophy.
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
— Simultaneous with this matter/issue. Used as a transition in formal writing.
همزمان با این موضوع، باید به اقتصاد هم توجه کرد.
— On several fronts simultaneously. Often used in military or political contexts.
آنها در چند جبهه همزمان میجنگیدند.
— Simultaneous with the start. A very common temporal anchor.
همزمان با شروع فیلم، چراغها خاموش شد.
— In a completely simultaneous manner. Adds emphasis to the precision.
هر دو به صورت کاملاً همزمان دکمه را فشار دادند.
— Simultaneous with the end. Used to show two things finishing together.
همزمان با پایان بازی، باران بند آمد.
— Simultaneous effort. Used to describe collective or multi-tasking work.
تلاش همزمان همه برای موفقیت لازم است.
— Simultaneous with growth. Common in economic or biological reports.
همزمان با رشد گیاه، نیاز به آب بیشتر میشود.
— Two tasks at once. A common phrase for multitasking.
من نمیتوانم دو کار همزمان انجام دهم.
يُخلط عادةً مع
Ba ham means 'together' (socially/physically). Hamzaman means 'at the same time' (temporally).
Hamishe means 'always'. New learners sometimes confuse the 'ham' prefix.
Ham-makan would mean 'in the same place', but it is rarely used. Use 'dar yek ja' instead.
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
— To try to pick up two watermelons with one hand. This means trying to do two big 'hamzaman' tasks that are impossible to do at once.
نمیتوانی هم درس بخوانی و هم تماموقت کار کنی؛ با یک دست دو هندوانه برندار!
Informal/Idiomatic— To ride two horses at the same time. Similar to the watermelon idiom, it refers to conflicting simultaneous goals.
او میخواهد همزمان بر دو اسب سوار شود ولی نمیتواند.
Literary— In a single moment. While not an idiom in the traditional sense, it's a fixed expression for absolute simultaneity.
او در آن واحد هم میخندید و هم گریه میکرد.
Neutral— One arrow, two targets. Doing one thing that has two simultaneous benefits.
با این کار، یک تیر و دو نشان زدی؛ همزمان هم پول درآوردی و هم ورزش کردی.
Common— Two kings cannot fit in one kingdom simultaneously. Used for power struggles.
در این شرکت دو مدیر نمیتوانند همزمان تصمیم بگیرند؛ دو پادشاه در یک اقلیم نگنجند.
Proverbial— To shave one's head with two razors at once. Used for someone doing something very risky or redundant.
داری سرت را با دو تیغ میتراشی با این ریسکهای همزمان.
Slang/Rare— To want both God and the dates (at the same time). Wanting two incompatible things simultaneously.
نمیشود هم پولت را خرج کنی و هم آن را داشته باشی؛ هم خدا را میخواهی و هم خرما را؟
Common— To dance together at the same time. Used metaphorically for coordination.
تیم ما باید همزمان با هم برقصد تا برنده شود.
Metaphorical— To have several watermelons under one's arm. Trying to manage too many simultaneous responsibilities.
او همیشه چند هندوانه همزمان زیر بغل دارد.
Informal— To be in two worlds at once. Used for someone who is distracted or living a double life.
انگار او همزمان در دو دنیا زندگی میکند.
Poeticسهل الخلط
Both mean 'simultaneous'.
Moqaren is much more formal and usually refers to historical eras or formal events rather than personal multitasking.
مقارن با سلطنت شاه عباس...
Both relate to time.
Mo'aser means 'contemporary' in terms of living in the same century or era, not necessarily at the same second.
او نویسنده معاصر است.
Relates to shared time.
Ham-dowre refers specifically to being in the same class, semester, or historical period.
ما در دانشگاه همدوره بودیم.
To'am implies a mixture of feelings or qualities, while hamzaman is purely about the timing of actions.
احترامی توأم با ترس.
Literally 'one-time'.
Yek-zaman is an older, more poetic form of hamzaman and is rarely used in modern conversation.
هر دو یکزمان نالیدند.
أنماط الجُمل
[Subject] + همزمان + [Verb 1] + و + [Verb 2]
من همزمان میخورم و میدوم.
همزمان با + [Noun], + [Sentence]
همزمان با ناهار، فیلم دیدیم.
[Subject] + همزمان هم + [Verb 1] + و هم + [Verb 2]
او همزمان هم کار میکند و هم درس میخواند.
به صورت همزمان + [Verb]
آنها به صورت همزمان فریاد زدند.
همزمان با + [Infinitive Phrase], + [Main Clause]
همزمان با افزایش قیمتها، قدرت خرید مردم کاهش یافت.
[Noun] + همزمانِ + [Noun] (Literary)
ظهور همزمانِ عشق و نفرت.
قابلیتِ + [Noun] + همزمان
قابلیتِ استفاده همزمان.
همه + همزمان + [Imperative Verb]
همه همزمان بخندید!
عائلة الكلمة
الأسماء
الأفعال
الصفات
مرتبط
كيفية الاستخدام
Extremely common in news, academic writing, and daily multitasking descriptions.
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Using 'همزمان' for social 'togetherness'.
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Use 'با هم' instead.
Saying 'We went to the park hamzaman' sounds like a synchronized military march. Use 'ba ham' for social activities.
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Saying 'همزمانِ او رسیدم'.
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من همزمان با او رسیدم.
You must use the preposition 'ba' (with) when comparing your timing to someone else's.
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Stressing the first syllable: HAM-zaman.
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ham-za-MAN.
Persian adverbs and nouns almost always take the stress on the final syllable.
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Using 'همزمان' to mean 'always'.
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همیشه (Hamishe).
Because both start with 'ham', beginners often confuse them. Hamzaman is for a specific moment; hamishe is for all time.
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Forgeting the 'm' sound: 'hazaman'.
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همزمان (Hamzaman).
The 'm' is essential because it comes from 'ham' (same). Without it, the word is unrecognizable.
نصائح
Pairing with 'Ba'
Always remember that when 'همزمان' is followed by another event, you must use 'با'. Example: 'همزمان با باران' (Simultaneous with the rain).
Last Syllable Stress
The stress is on 'mān'. Practicing this will make your Persian sound much more authentic and less like a textbook.
Synonym Choice
Use 'در آن واحد' when you want to sound more dramatic or emphasize that someone is doing 'too much' at once.
Academic Tone
In essays, use 'همزمان با' to connect two trends. It shows you understand complex relationships between topics.
News Anchor Clues
When you hear 'hamzaman ba' on the news, get ready for a comparison or a second related news story.
Multitasking
If you are interrupted while doing something, say 'نمیتوانم همزمان دو کار انجام دهم' (I can't do two things at once) to sound natural.
Religious Context
You might hear this word during Ramadan regarding the 'Azan' (call to prayer) happening simultaneously across the country.
Prefix Power
Learn the prefix 'ham-'. It appears in hundreds of words like 'ham-kelasi' (classmate) and 'ham-vatan' (compatriot).
Avoid Redundancy
Don't use 'همزمان' and 'در یک زمان' in the same sentence; it's redundant. Pick one and stick with it.
Job Skills
If you are a translator, 'ترجمه همزمان' is a specific skill you should list on your CV in Persian.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of 'Ham' as 'Same' and 'Zaman' as 'Time'. Same-Time. If you like 'Ham' sandwiches, imagine eating two 'Ham' sandwiches at the 'Same-Time' (Zaman).
ربط بصري
Picture a clock with two minute hands perfectly overlapping, or a person with four arms doing two different things at once.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Try to say 'I am speaking Persian and thinking in English hamzaman' in Persian: 'من همزمان فارسی صحبت میکنم و انگلیسی فکر میکنم.'
أصل الكلمة
The word is a Classical Persian compound. 'Ham' is a prefix derived from Middle Persian 'ham-', which traces back to Old Persian 'hama-' and Proto-Indo-European '*sem-' (meaning 'one' or 'together'). 'Zaman' is a loanword from Arabic 'zamān', which originally referred to a span or period of time. The two were combined in Persian to create a specific adverbial form for synchronicity.
المعنى الأصلي: Same-time / Together-time.
Indo-European (Persian) with Semitic (Arabic) influence.السياق الثقافي
No specific sensitivities. It is a neutral temporal term.
English speakers often use 'while' or 'at the same time.' 'Hamzaman' is slightly more formal than 'at the same time' but less formal than 'simultaneously.'
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
Technology
- همزمان کردن دادهها
- بهروزرسانی همزمان
- اجرای همزمان
- اتصال همزمان
News/Media
- پخش همزمان
- گزارش همزمان
- همزمان با سفرِ...
- کنفرانس خبری همزمان
Education
- تکرار همزمان
- آموزش همزمان
- امتحان همزمان
- مطالعه همزمان
Daily Life
- دو کار همزمان
- رسیدن همزمان
- حرف زدن همزمان
- خندیدن همزمان
Business
- مدیریت همزمان
- تولید همزمان
- ارائه همزمان
- همزمان با بازار جهانی
بدايات محادثة
"آیا میتوانی همزمان هم درس بخوانی و هم تلویزیون ببینی؟"
"به نظر تو ترجمه همزمان سختترین شغل دنیاست؟"
"تا حالا شده همزمان با دوستت به یک چیز فکر کنی؟"
"چطور میتوانیم این دو پروژه را همزمان پیش ببریم؟"
"آیا در کشور شما مسابقات ورزشی از چندین شبکه همزمان پخش میشود؟"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
درباره زمانی بنویسید که دو اتفاق مهم همزمان در زندگی شما افتاد.
آیا شما فردی هستید که میتوانید چند کار را همزمان انجام دهید؟ توضیح دهید.
مزایا و معایب پخش همزمان اخبار در فضای مجازی چیست؟
یک روز شلوغ را توصیف کنید که در آن مجبور بودید همزمان چندین مسئولیت را مدیریت کنید.
اگر میتوانستید همزمان در دو جای مختلف باشید، کجاها را انتخاب میکردید؟
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, you should use 'با هم' (ba ham) for doing things together with people. 'همزمان' is used for the timing of actions. For example, 'We walked together' is 'ما با هم قدم زدیم.' If you said 'ما همزمان قدم زدیم,' it would mean your feet hit the ground at the exact same time, which is very literal and strange.
It is neutral. You can use it in a professional report, on the news, or when talking to your family. It is a very versatile word that fits almost any situation where you need to describe things happening at once.
It means 'Simultaneous Interpretation.' This is when a person translates what someone is saying into another language while the speaker is still talking. It's a very common phrase in international contexts.
You can use the phrase 'همزمانسازی' (hamzamān-sāzi). For example, 'همزمانسازی مخاطبین' means 'syncing contacts.' You might also hear 'همگامسازی' (hamgām-sāzi), which is more technical but means the same thing.
In casual speech, yes. For example: 'رسیدیم همزمان' (We arrived at the same time). However, in proper writing, it is better to place it before the verb: 'ما همزمان رسیدیم.'
No, it can be used with past, present, or future. 'همزمان با آمدن او رفتم' (Past), 'همزمان با او میروم' (Present), 'همزمان با او خواهم رفت' (Future).
Not really. Some people might just say 'با هم' in very casual situations, but 'همزمان' is the standard word. It's only three syllables, so it's quite efficient!
The most common opposite is 'جداگانه' (separately) or 'پیدرپی' (one after another). In technical terms, you can use 'غیرهمزمان' (asynchronous).
You can, but 'معاصر' (mo'aser) or 'همدوره' (ham-dowre) are much better for that context. 'همزمان' is better for specific actions happening at the same moment.
No, it is a soft 'h' like in the English word 'hello'. You should pronounce it clearly but gently.
اختبر نفسك 200 أسئلة
Write a sentence: 'I eat and watch TV at the same time.'
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Write: 'Simultaneous with the rain, I went home.'
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Write: 'I cannot do two things at the same time.'
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Write: 'The news was broadcast simultaneously.'
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Write: 'Simultaneous with economic growth, employment increased.'
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Translate: 'They arrived at the same time.'
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Translate: 'Repeat at the same time as me.'
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Translate: 'Simultaneous interpretation is difficult.'
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Translate: 'These two events happened simultaneously.'
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Translate: 'The writer uses several simultaneous narratives.'
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Write a simple sentence using 'hamzaman'.
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Use 'hamzaman ba' in a sentence about cooking.
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Use 'hamzaman' in a sentence about technology.
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Write about two medicines not being taken together.
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Write about urbanization and environment.
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Translate: 'Two phones rang at once.'
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Translate: 'He both works and studies.'
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Translate: 'Simultaneous with his arrival, it snowed.'
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Translate: 'The system allows simultaneous users.'
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Translate: 'Synchronicity is a complex topic.'
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Say: 'We arrived at the same time.'
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Say: 'Repeat with me (simultaneously).'
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Say: 'I can't do two things at once.'
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Say: 'The matches are broadcast simultaneously.'
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Say: 'Simultaneous with the crisis, prices rose.'
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Say: 'I eat and talk at the same time.'
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Say: 'Simultaneous with cooking, I listen to music.'
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Say: 'He is a simultaneous interpreter.'
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Say: 'This software syncs data simultaneously.'
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Say: 'Synchronicity is an interesting concept.'
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Say: 'Two phones rang simultaneously.'
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Say: 'Let's start at the same time.'
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Say: 'Simultaneous with the start, the lights went off.'
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Say: 'Simultaneous with the change, we moved.'
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Say: 'The simultaneous growth of cities and problems.'
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Say: 'We laughed together (at the same time).'
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Say: 'I study while working.'
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Say: 'It was a simultaneous incident.'
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Say: 'The two cars crashed simultaneously.'
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Say: 'Simultaneous implementation of justice.'
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Listen to 'ما همزمان رسیدیم.' Did they arrive together in time?
Listen to 'همزمان با من بخوان.' What should you do?
Listen to 'ترجمه همزمان سخته.' What is hard?
Listen to 'پخش همزمان از رادیو.' Where is it broadcast?
Listen to 'همزمان با بحران قیمتها بالا رفت.' When did prices rise?
Listen to 'دو نفر همزمان حرف زدند.' How many people spoke?
Listen to 'همزمان با ناهار تلویزیون دیدیم.' What happened during lunch?
Listen to 'نمیتوانم همزمان دو کار کنم.' How many tasks can the speaker do?
Listen to 'به صورت همزمان فریاد زدند.' Did they shout one by one?
Listen to 'همزمانی در فیزیک.' What is the topic?
Listen to 'همزمان بخندید.' What is the command?
Listen to 'همزمان با باران رسیدیم.' What was the weather like when they arrived?
Listen to 'او مترجم همزمان است.' What is his job?
Listen to 'این دو دارو را همزمان نخور.' What is the warning?
Listen to 'همزمان با انقلاب تغییرات شروع شد.' When did changes start?
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Summary
The word 'همزمان' is your primary tool for expressing synchronicity in Persian. Whether you are describing a busy morning or a complex historical era, using 'همزمان' (often paired with 'با') allows you to link events in time with precision. Example: 'همزمان با باران، باد شدیدی وزید' (Simultaneous with the rain, a strong wind blew).
- Hamzaman means 'simultaneously' or 'at the same time.' It is a compound of 'ham' (same) and 'zaman' (time), used for overlapping events.
- It is commonly used with the preposition 'ba' to connect two actions, such as 'hamzaman ba ghaza khordan' (simultaneous with eating).
- It is essential for professional contexts like 'simultaneous interpretation' and for describing multitasking in daily life or technical synchronization in IT.
- Do not confuse it with 'ba ham' (together socially). Hamzaman is strictly about the clock and the timing of the events described.
Pairing with 'Ba'
Always remember that when 'همزمان' is followed by another event, you must use 'با'. Example: 'همزمان با باران' (Simultaneous with the rain).
Last Syllable Stress
The stress is on 'mān'. Practicing this will make your Persian sound much more authentic and less like a textbook.
Synonym Choice
Use 'در آن واحد' when you want to sound more dramatic or emphasize that someone is doing 'too much' at once.
Academic Tone
In essays, use 'همزمان با' to connect two trends. It shows you understand complex relationships between topics.
مثال
آنها همزمان شروع به صحبت کردند.
محتوى ذو صلة
مزيد من كلمات work
عایدی
B1العائد أو الإيراد؛ المال الذي يتم الحصول عليه بانتظام من العمل أو الاستثمارات.
عمل کردن
A2أجرى الطبيب عملية جراحية للمريض.
عملکرد
B1الطريقة التي ينجز بها شخص أو آلة مهمة ما. تقييم كفاءة أو نتائج عمل ما.
عملی
B1عملي: ما يتعلق بالعمل والتطبيق بدلاً من النظرية.
عملیاتی
B1تشغيلي. النظام الآن تشغيلي.
اضافه کار
B2العمل الإضافي. ساعات العمل التي تتجاوز الساعات الرسمية المحددة في العقد.
اضافه کاری
B1العمل الإضافي؛ الوقت الذي يقضيه الشخص في العمل بالإضافة إلى ساعات العمل العادية.
اضافه کاری کردن
B1العمل الإضافي لإنهاء المهمة في الوقت المحدد.
اداره
A1الإدارة هي مكان العمل الإداري.
اداره کردن
B1إدارة أو تشغيل أو تنظيم منظمة أو مهمة.