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B1 verb #4,000 الأكثر شيوعاً 8 دقيقة للقراءة

مسدود شدن

masud shodan الأكثر شيوعاً #4,000

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح مسدود شدن في 30 ثانية

الشرح مسدود شدن in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'masdud shodan' often, but you might hear it. It is a big word for beginners. Instead of this word, beginners usually say 'basteh shod' (it closed). For example, if a road is closed, an A1 student might say 'Jadeh basteh ast' (The road is closed). However, learning 'masdud' helps you understand when a teacher or a news person is talking about a road being 'blocked' by snow. Think of it like this: 'basteh' is 'closed' (like a door), and 'masdud' is 'blocked' (like a street). It's a good word to recognize even if you don't speak it yet.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the A2 level, you start to learn more specific words. 'Masdud shodan' is more specific than 'basteh shodan'. You can use it when talking about simple problems. For example, if your phone card or internet doesn't work, you can say 'Internet masdud shod' (The internet was blocked). You should learn that 'masdud' is the adjective and 'shodan' is the verb. In A2, we focus on the past tense: 'masdud shod' (it was blocked) and the present tense 'masdud mishavad' (it becomes blocked). It's very useful for traveling in Iran because of mountain road closures.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'masdud shodan' in various contexts: physical, digital, and financial. You should know the difference between 'masdud shodan' (passive - to be blocked) and 'masdud kardan' (active - to block). B1 learners use this word to explain problems at the bank or why they were late because of a blocked street. You also start to use the present perfect: 'masdud shodeh ast' (it has been blocked). This level requires understanding that this word is more formal and precise than 'basteh shodan'.

At the B2 level, you use 'masdud shodan' in abstract and technical ways. You might discuss how 'the path to negotiations was blocked' or how 'specific arteries in the heart are blocked.' You should be comfortable with complex sentence structures, such as using 'be dalil-e' (due to) or 'dar pay-e' (following) to explain the cause of the blockage. You also recognize the noun form 'insedad' (obstruction) in news reports. B2 speakers use this verb to describe systemic issues, like 'masdud shodan-e majari-ye ghanuni' (the blocking of legal channels).

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C1 level, you have a nuanced command of 'masdud shodan'. You use it in academic, legal, and literary contexts. You understand the subtle difference between this and 'mahtoum shodan' or 'masdud-ol-makhraj'. You can use it to describe complex socio-political situations, such as 'the blocking of information flow in a society.' Your grammar is perfect, including the use of subjunctive forms like 'momken ast masdud shavad' (it might be blocked). You can also discuss the etymology and how the Arabic root influences other Persian words like 'sadd' (dam).

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, 'masdud shodan' is just one tool in a vast vocabulary. You use it with precision in high-level discourse, perhaps in a legal brief about 'masdud shodan-e darayi-ha' (the freezing/blocking of assets) or a medical thesis on vascular obstructions. You can use it metaphorically in poetry or high literature to describe the 'blocking of the soul's path.' You are also aware of very rare synonyms and can explain the historical shift in how the word has been used from classical Persian to modern technical Persian.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح

مسدود شدن في 30 ثانية

Masdud shodan means 'to be blocked' or 'obstructed'. It is a formal compound verb used for physical paths, digital access, and financial accounts.
It differs from 'basteh shodan' (to be closed) because it implies a specific barrier or obstacle is preventing flow or movement.
Commonly heard in Iranian news for road closures (snow/accidents) and in banks for frozen accounts or incorrect PIN entries.
Grammatically, it is a passive construction where 'shodan' (to become) is conjugated while 'masdud' (blocked) remains unchanged.

The Persian verb مسدود شدن (masdud shodan) is a compound verb that primarily translates to "to be blocked," "to be obstructed," or "to be closed off." It is composed of the adjective مسدود (masdud), which is derived from the Arabic root س-د-د (S-D-D) meaning to block or stop up, and the Persian auxiliary verb شدن (shodan), meaning "to become" or "to be." This verb is essential for B1 learners because it transitions from simple physical descriptions to more complex technical, legal, and medical contexts. In everyday Iranian life, you will encounter this word most frequently in traffic reports, digital interactions, and administrative hurdles.

Physical Obstruction: This is the most literal use. It describes a road blocked by snow, a pipe clogged with debris, or a path obstructed by a fallen tree. For example, during winter in the Alborz mountains, news anchors frequently announce that the Haraz road is blocked.

به دلیل بارش شدید برف، جاده چالوس تا اطلاع ثانوی مسدود شده است.

Translation: Due to heavy snowfall, the Chalus road has been blocked until further notice.

Digital and Financial Blocking: In the modern era, this verb is the standard term for a bank account being frozen or a website being filtered/blocked. If you enter your PIN incorrectly three times at an ATM in Tehran, the machine might tell you your card is 'masdud'.

Furthermore, the word extends into the medical realm. Doctors use it to describe arteries that are blocked (arteriosclerosis) or nasal passages that are congested. In a legal context, it refers to the blocking of assets or the suspension of a license. The versatility of masdud shodan makes it a high-frequency verb in news media, where reports of "blocked borders" or "blocked communication channels" are common. Understanding this word allows a learner to navigate practical problems—like explaining why a credit card isn't working—while also engaging with more sophisticated topics like infrastructure and technology.

حساب بانکی او به دلیل فعالیت‌های مشکوک مسدود شد.

Translation: His bank account was blocked due to suspicious activities.

Metaphorical Use: While less common than 'sadd shodan' in poetry, 'masdud shodan' can describe the blocking of a path to progress or the obstruction of justice. It carries a heavy, definitive tone that suggests the barrier is significant and requires effort to remove.

By mastering masdud shodan, you gain the ability to describe not just what is 'off' or 'closed,' but what is specifically 'blocked.' This nuance is vital for clarity in Persian communication, whether you are talking to a plumber, a bank clerk, or a police officer.

Using مسدود شدن (masdud shodan) correctly requires an understanding of compound verb conjugation in Persian. Since 'shodan' is the auxiliary, it carries all the tense, person, and number markings, while 'masdud' remains static. This verb is almost always used in a passive sense—something 'becomes blocked' rather than someone 'blocks' it (for the active 'to block,' you would use masdud kardan).

Past Tense (Simple Past): To say something 'was blocked,' use the past stem of shodan (shod). 'Mesir masdud shod' (The path was blocked). This is used for completed actions in the past.

دیروز تمام راه‌های خروجی شهر مسدود شد.

Translation: Yesterday, all the city's exit routes were blocked.

Present Continuous/Habitual: To describe a state that is currently happening or happens regularly, use 'mishavad'. 'In koucheh har ruz masdud mishavad' (This alley gets blocked every day).

اگر رمز را اشتباه بزنی، کارتت مسدود می‌شود.

Translation: If you enter the code incorrectly, your card will be blocked (becomes blocked).

Present Perfect (State): Very common for describing a current situation resulting from a past event. 'Masdud shodeh ast' (It has been blocked / It is currently blocked). This is the standard way to describe a road closure you are currently facing.

متأسفم، دسترسی شما به این سایت مسدود شده است.

Translation: I'm sorry, your access to this site has been blocked.

When constructing sentences, remember that the subject is the thing being blocked. Because it is a passive-sounding compound verb, you don't need an object. However, you can add the reason for the blockage using the preposition به دلیل (be dalil-e) or توسط (tavasot-e) if an agent is involved (though 'tavasot-e' is more formal). For example: 'Kanal-e fazelab be dalil-e resoubat masdud shod' (The sewage channel was blocked due to sediments). This structure is the backbone of technical reporting in Persian.

You are likely to encounter مسدود شدن (masdud shodan) in specific environments where barriers or restrictions are discussed. It is not a word for 'closing a door' (that's bastan), but rather for 'blocking a flow' or 'denying access.' Here are the primary contexts where the word is used in modern Iran.

The News and Traffic Reports: On the radio (Radio Payam) or news channels (IRINN), you will hear: 'Mehvar-e Haraz be ellat-e rizesheh kooh masdud shod' (The Haraz axis was blocked due to a landslide). This is essential for travelers.

پلیس راهور: تمامی مسیرهای منتهی به مرکز شهر مسدود هستند.

Translation: Traffic Police: All routes leading to the city center are blocked.

Banking and Finance: If you go to a bank in Iran and your card doesn't work, the teller might say: 'Hesab-e shoma masdud shodeh' (Your account has been blocked). This could be due to lack of updated ID info or a judicial order.

Internet and Technology: When a website is censored or 'filtered' in Iran, the technical term used in error messages or by IT professionals is 'masdud shodan'. You might hear: 'In IP masdud shodeh' (This IP has been blocked).

دسترسی به تلگرام در ایران مسدود شد.

Translation: Access to Telegram was blocked in Iran.

Finally, in medical clinics, you might hear a doctor explaining a condition: 'Rage-e ghalb-e shoma masdud shodeh' (Your heart artery has been blocked). Whether it's a physical road, a digital pathway, or a biological vessel, masdud shodan is the universal Persian way to describe the cessation of flow due to an obstacle.

Even intermediate learners often trip up when using مسدود شدن (masdud shodan). The most common errors involve confusing it with similar verbs or using the wrong voice (active vs. passive).

Confusing with 'Basteh Shodan': While both mean 'to be closed,' 'basteh shodan' is for doors, windows, and shops. 'Masdud shodan' is for pipes, roads, and accounts. You wouldn't say a window is 'masdud' unless it was permanently walled up with bricks.

❌ در مسدود شد. (Wrong for 'The door closed')
✅ در بسته شد. (Correct)

Active vs. Passive Voice: Learners often use 'shodan' (to be) when they mean 'kardan' (to do). If *you* are blocking someone on your phone, use 'masdud kardan'. If *the system* blocked you, use 'masdud shodan'.

Pronunciation Slip-ups: Do not confuse 'masdud' (blocked) with 'mas'oud' (happy/prosperous). Saying 'Jadeh mas'oud shod' would mean 'The road became happy,' which makes no sense.

⚠️ مسدود (Mas-dud) vs. مسعود (Mas-'oud)

Another mistake is failing to use the correct preposition. When a road is blocked *by* snow, use 'be dalil-e' (due to) or 'ba' (with) in informal contexts, but avoid 'az' (from) which is a common English-to-Persian literal translation error. Correct: 'Jadeh ba barf masdud shod' or 'Jadeh be dalil-e barf masdud shod.'

Persian has several words that overlap with مسدود شدن (masdud shodan). Choosing the right one depends on the level of formality and the specific type of blockage.

بسته شدن (Basteh Shodan): The most general term for 'to be closed.' Use this for shops, books, eyes, and doors. It is less formal than 'masdud shodan' and doesn't necessarily imply an obstruction—just that something is no longer open.

سد شدن (Sadd Shodan): Literally 'to become a dam.' This is used when someone or something stands in your way. 'Sadd-e rah shodan' means to block someone's path physically or metaphorically (to hinder progress).

او سد راه پیشرفت من شد.

Translation: He became a barrier to my progress.

گرفتگی (Gereftegi): A noun often used with the verb 'dashtan' (to have) or 'shodan'. It specifically refers to 'clogging' or 'congestion.' Used for sinks, noses, and muscles. 'Gereftegi-ye bini' is a stuffed nose.

مختل شدن (Mokhtal Shodan): To be disrupted. Use this for services like the internet or traffic flow when they aren't completely blocked but are severely hindered or malfunctioning.

In summary, use masdud shodan for formal, absolute blockages (roads, accounts, pipes). Use basteh shodan for everyday closures. Use gereftan for clogs, and sadd shodan for person-to-person obstruction.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

The root S-D-D is also the source of the word 'Sadd' (dam). The Great Wall of China is called 'Sadd-e Chin' in Persian, using the same root that gives us 'masdud'.

دليل النطق

UK /mæs.duːd ʃo.dæn/

US /mæs.dud ʃo.dæn/

The primary stress in 'masdud' is on the second syllable (-dud). In 'shodan', the stress is on the first syllable (sho-).

يتقافى مع

محدود (mahdud - limited) مردود (mardud - rejected) موجود (mojud - existing) مقصود (maghsud - purpose) مسعود (mas'ud - happy) فرود (forud - descent) سرود (sorud - song) بدرود (bedrud - farewell)

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing 'masdud' as 'mas-ud' (missing the 'd' in the middle).
Confusing the 'u' in 'masdud' with a short 'o'.
Placing the stress on the 'mas-' instead of '-dud'.
Pronouncing 'shodan' like the English word 'show-dan' (the 'o' should be shorter).
Merging the two words into one without a slight pause.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 3/5

Easy to recognize in news headlines once the root is known.

الكتابة 4/5

Requires correct spelling of the 's' (sin) and 'd' (dal) sounds.

التحدث 3/5

Simple to conjugate using 'shodan'.

الاستماع 3/5

Common in media and announcements.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

شدن (shodan) راه (rah) بستن (bastan) جاده (jadeh) حساب (hesab)

تعلّم لاحقاً

ممنوع (mamnu - forbidden) فیلتر (filter) ترافیک (traffic) باز کردن (baz kardan) اجازه (ejazeh)

متقدم

انسداد (insedad) تصلب (tasallob) موانع (mavane) بن‌بست (bon-bast) تعلیق (ta'ligh)

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Compound Verb Passive Voice

In Persian, passive compound verbs use 'shodan' as the auxiliary. 'Masdud' (adjective) + 'shodan' (to become).

Present Perfect State

Use 'masdud shodeh ast' to describe a current state resulting from a past action.

Subject-Verb Agreement

If the subject is plural (e.g., roads), the verb 'shodan' must be plural: 'Jadeh-ha masdud shodand'.

Prepositional Phrases

Use 'be dalil-e' (due to) to specify the cause of the blockage.

Future Tense with 'Khahad'

Formal future: 'Jadeh masdud khahad shod'.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

أمثلة حسب المستوى

جاده مسدود است.

The road is blocked.

Simple sentence: Subject + Adjective + Verb (is).

راه مسدود شد.

The way was blocked.

Past tense of 'shodan'.

آیا این کوچه مسدود است؟

Is this alley blocked?

Question form using 'is'.

کارت من مسدود شد.

My card was blocked.

Possessive 'man' + subject + verb.

برف جاده را مسدود کرد.

Snow blocked the road.

Active voice 'kardan' (to block).

این راه مسدود نیست.

This path is not blocked.

Negative form 'nist' (is not).

چرا این خیابان مسدود است؟

Why is this street blocked?

Question word 'chera' (why).

بانک حساب را مسدود کرد.

The bank blocked the account.

Subject + Object + Verb (active).

به دلیل برف، جاده‌ها مسدود شدند.

Due to snow, the roads were blocked.

Plural subject and verb.

اگر رمز را غلط بزنی، حسابت مسدود می‌شود.

If you enter the code wrong, your account will be blocked.

Conditional 'agar' + present tense.

دیروز اتوبان به خاطر تصادف مسدود شده بود.

Yesterday the highway was blocked because of an accident.

Past perfect 'shodeh bud'.

آن‌ها می‌خواهند این سایت را مسدود کنند.

They want to block this site.

Infinitive construction 'masdud kardan'.

لوله آشپزخانه مسدود شده است.

The kitchen pipe has been blocked.

Present perfect for a current state.

پلیس راه را مسدود کرده است.

The police have blocked the road.

Present perfect active voice.

نباید این خروجی مسدود شود.

This exit must not be blocked.

Modal 'nabayad' (should/must not) + subjunctive.

مسیر پیاده‌رو مسدود بود.

The sidewalk path was blocked.

Simple past state 'bud' (was).

حساب بانکی من به طور ناگهانی مسدود شد.

My bank account was suddenly blocked.

Adverb 'be tour-e nagahani' (suddenly).

بسیاری از وب‌سایت‌ها در این کشور مسدود هستند.

Many websites are blocked in this country.

Adjective 'masdud' used with 'hastand'.

رگ‌های قلب او مسدود شده بودند و نیاز به جراحی داشت.

His heart arteries were blocked and he needed surgery.

Plural past perfect.

به علت عملیات عمرانی، این بلوار مسدود خواهد شد.

Due to construction operations, this boulevard will be blocked.

Future tense 'khahad shod'.

دسترسی کاربران به سامانه مسدود شده است.

Users' access to the system has been blocked.

Genitive construction 'dastresi-ye karbaran'.

او سعی کرد راه فرار را مسدود کند.

He tried to block the escape route.

Compound verb 'sa'y kardan' + infinitive.

اگر این لوله مسدود شود، آب به طبقه پایین می‌رود.

If this pipe gets blocked, water will go to the floor below.

Subjunctive 'shavad' in a conditional sentence.

چرا حساب‌های ما مسدود شده‌اند؟

Why have our accounts been blocked?

Plural present perfect question.

مسدود شدن مرزها باعث کاهش تجارت بین دو کشور شد.

The blocking of borders caused a decrease in trade between the two countries.

Gerund/Noun phrase as subject.

مجاری تنفسی بیمار بر اثر حساسیت مسدود شده بود.

The patient's respiratory tracts were blocked due to an allergy.

Technical term 'majari-ye tanafosi'.

نیروی انتظامی تمام مسیرهای منتهی به میدان را مسدود کرد.

The law enforcement blocked all routes leading to the square.

Active voice with a formal subject.

امکان مسدود شدن حساب‌های مشکوک وجود دارد.

There is a possibility of suspicious accounts being blocked.

Noun phrase 'emkan-e masdud shodan'.

دریچه‌های سد به دلیل رسوبات مسدود شده‌اند.

The dam's valves have been blocked due to sediments.

Technical context (engineering).

او با قرار دادن موانع، دید همسایه را مسدود کرد.

By placing obstacles, he blocked the neighbor's view.

Gerundial phrase 'ba gharar dadan-e'.

خطوط ارتباطی در مناطق زلزله‌زده مسدود شده است.

Communication lines in earthquake-stricken areas have been blocked/disrupted.

Abstract/Technical use.

دولت حساب‌های بانکی مفسدان اقتصادی را مسدود کرد.

The government blocked the bank accounts of economic corruptors.

Legal/Political context.

انسداد مجاری دیپلماتیک منجر به بن‌بست در مذاکرات شد.

The blocking of diplomatic channels led to a deadlock in negotiations.

Use of the noun form 'insedad' (obstruction).

هرگونه تلاش برای مسدود کردن جریان آزاد اطلاعات محکوم است.

Any attempt to block the free flow of information is condemned.

Complex abstract subject phrase.

پدیده مسدود شدن رگ‌ها یا آترواسکلروز یکی از دلایل اصلی مرگ و میر است.

The phenomenon of blocked arteries or atherosclerosis is one of the main causes of mortality.

Scientific/Academic definition style.

برخی معتقدند که این تحریم‌ها باعث مسدود شدن مسیر توسعه شده است.

Some believe that these sanctions have blocked the path of development.

Subordinate clause with 'ba'es-e'.

در صورت تکرار تخلف، پروانه کسب شما مسدود خواهد شد.

In case of repeated violations, your business license will be blocked/suspended.

Legal conditional 'dar surat-e'.

او با مهارت تمام، زوایای حمله حریف را مسدود کرد.

With total skill, he blocked the opponent's attack angles.

Metaphorical use in sports/strategy.

مسدود شدن خروجی‌های اضطراری در هنگام آتش‌سوزی فاجعه‌آفرین بود.

The blocking of emergency exits during the fire was catastrophic.

Gerund subject with 'faje'eh-afarin' (catastrophic).

آیا مسدود شدن این مسیر قانونی است یا خیر؟

Is the blocking of this path legal or not?

Formal inquiry 'ya kheyr'.

تصلب شرایین و متعاقب آن مسدود شدن عروق کرونر، پیامدهای وخیمی دارد.

Arteriosclerosis and the subsequent blocking of coronary vessels have dire consequences.

High-level medical terminology.

انسداد فضا توسط برج‌های بلند، حق برخورداری از نور خورشید را مسدود کرده است.

The obstruction of space by tall towers has blocked the right to enjoy sunlight.

Philosophical/Legal argument.

در متون حقوقی، مسدود شدن دارایی‌ها به معنای سلب موقت حق تصرف است.

In legal texts, the blocking of assets means the temporary deprivation of the right of possession.

Definitional academic style.

گویی تمامی منافذ امید به روی او مسدود شده بود.

It was as if all the pores of hope had been blocked to him.

Literary/Poetic metaphor.

سیاست‌های انقباضی منجر به مسدود شدن مجاری نقدینگی در بازار شد.

Contractionary policies led to the blocking of liquidity channels in the market.

Economic terminology.

او مدعی بود که رقبایش عامدانه مسیرهای عرضه او را مسدود کرده‌اند.

He claimed that his competitors had deliberately blocked his supply routes.

Complex reported speech.

مسدود شدن ناگهانی شریان‌های حیاتی اقتصاد، کشور را به لبه پرتگاه برد.

The sudden blocking of the vital arteries of the economy brought the country to the edge of the precipice.

Advanced metaphorical imagery.

فرایند مسدود شدن حساب‌ها باید طبق ضوابط دقیق قضایی صورت پذیرد.

The process of blocking accounts must take place according to strict judicial regulations.

Formal passive 'surat pazirarad'.

تلازمات شائعة

جاده مسدود

حساب مسدود

رگ‌های مسدود

مسیر مسدود

به طور موقت مسدود

دسترسی مسدود

کاملاً مسدود

خروجی مسدود

چاه مسدود

مرز مسدود

العبارات الشائعة

مسدود شدن حساب

— The freezing or blocking of a bank account.

دلیل مسدود شدن حساب چیست؟

مسدود شدن جاده

— The closure of a road due to obstacles.

مسدود شدن جاده باعث ترافیک شد.

مسدود شدن راه تنفس

— Choking or the blocking of airways.

مسدود شدن راه تنفس خطرناک است.

مسدود شدن سیم‌کارت

— A SIM card being deactivated or blocked.

سیم‌کارت من مسدود شده است.

مسدود شدن دید

— When one's view is obstructed.

ساختمان جدید باعث مسدود شدن دید ما شد.

مسدود شدن فاضلاب

— A sewage blockage.

مسدود شدن فاضلاب بوی بدی ایجاد کرد.

مسدود شدن کارت بانکی

— A bank card being blocked (e.g., at an ATM).

کارت بانکی‌ام در عابربانک مسدود شد.

مسدود شدن سایت

— A website being blocked or filtered.

مسدود شدن سایت‌های خبری رایج است.

مسدود شدن رگ

— Arterial blockage.

مسدود شدن رگ قلب نیاز به فنر دارد.

مسدود شدن مسیر پیشرفت

— Metaphorical blocking of one's career or growth.

او باعث مسدود شدن مسیر پیشرفت من شد.

يُخلط عادةً مع

مسدود شدن vs مسعود (Mas'ud)

Means 'happy' or 'prosperous'. The only difference is the letter 'ain' vs 'dal' at the end. Don't say the road is happy!

مسدود شدن vs محدود (Mahdud)

Means 'limited'. While a blocked road is limited, 'mahdud' refers to boundaries, not necessarily total obstruction.

مسدود شدن vs معدود (Ma'dud)

Means 'few' or 'limited in number'. Sounds similar but completely different meaning.

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"راه کسی را مسدود کردن"

— To prevent someone from achieving their goals.

دشمنان راه او را مسدود کردند.

Metaphorical

"مسدود شدن افق‌های روشن"

— The loss of hope or future prospects.

با این تصمیم، افق‌های روشن مسدود شد.

Literary

"سد سکندر"

— An unbreakable barrier (referencing Alexander's Wall). Often used with 'masdud' in literature.

این مانع مانند سد سکندر راه را مسدود کرده.

Archaic/Idiomatic

"بن‌بست"

— A dead end. Related to the concept of 'masdud shodan'.

مذاکرات به بن‌بست رسید و مسیر مسدود شد.

Neutral

"درها را به روی کسی مسدود کردن"

— To shut someone out completely.

او تمام درها را به روی من مسدود کرد.

Metaphorical

"مسدود شدن گلو"

— To be unable to speak due to emotion (lump in throat).

از بغض، گلویش مسدود شده بود.

Literary

"چشم بستن بر حقیقت"

— To block one's own vision of the truth (related to 'masdud' as a concept).

او چشمانش را مسدود کرده است.

Metaphorical

"مسدود شدن نان کسی"

— To take away someone's livelihood (literally 'blocking their bread').

با این کار، نان کارگران مسدود شد.

Informal/Idiomatic

"راه نفس را بریدن"

— To suffocate or block the breath.

دود غلیظ راه نفس را مسدود کرد.

Descriptive

"دیوار کشیدن"

— To build a wall, used to describe blocking a path.

آن‌ها بین ما دیوار کشیدند و مسیر را مسدود کردند.

Metaphorical

سهل الخلط

مسدود شدن vs بستن (Bastan)

Both involve closing.

Bastan is general (closing a book). Masdud shodan is specific for obstruction (blocking a pipe).

کتاب را بستی؟ (Did you close the book?) vs لوله مسدود شد. (The pipe was blocked.)

مسدود شدن vs سد کردن (Sadd kardan)

Both mean to block.

Sadd kardan is often used for blocking someone's way or path personally. Masdud shodan is more for systems and objects.

او سد راه من شد.

مسدود شدن vs گرفتن (Gereftan)

Used for 'clogged'.

Gereftan is informal and used for household clogs. Masdud shodan is formal.

دماغم گرفته. (My nose is stuffed.)

مسدود شدن vs قطع شدن (Ghat' shodan)

Both mean a stop in flow.

Ghat' shodan is 'to be cut off' (like electricity). Masdud shodan is 'to be blocked' (like a road).

برق قطع شد.

مسدود شدن vs فیلتر شدن (Filter shodan)

Internet context.

Filter shodan is specifically for government internet censorship. Masdud shodan is the technical term for any blockage.

اینستاگرام فیلتر شد.

أنماط الجُمل

[Subject] masdud ast.

Jadeh masdud ast.

[Subject] masdud shod.

Rah masdud shod.

[Subject] be dalil-e [Reason] masdud shodeh ast.

Hesab be dalil-e moshkel-e fanni masdud shodeh ast.

Emkan-e masdud shodan-e [Subject] vojud darad.

Emkan-e masdud shodan-e site vojud darad.

Insedad-e [Subject] ba'es-e [Result] shod.

Insedad-e majari ba'es-e moshkelat-e jeddi shod.

Gouyi [Subject] be ruye u masdud gashteh bud.

Gouyi rah-e nejat be ruye u masdud gashteh bud.

Agar [Condition], [Subject] masdud mishavad.

Agar ramz ra ghalat bezani, kartat masdud mishavad.

[Subject] tavasot-e [Agent] masdud shod.

Kanal tavasot-e niru-ha-ye amniyati masdud shod.

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

انسداد (insedad) - obstruction/blockage

سد (sadd) - dam/barrier

مسدودساز (masdudsaz) - blocker (e.g., ad-blocker)

الأفعال

مسدود کردن (masdud kardan) - to block (active)

سد کردن (sadd kardan) - to bar/obstruct

بستن (bastan) - to close/tie

الصفات

مسدود (masdud) - blocked

سدکننده (sadd-konandeh) - obstructing

بسته (basteh) - closed

مرتبط

ترافیک (traffic)

فیلترینگ (filtering)

تحریم (sanction)

تعطیلی (closure)

مانع (obstacle)

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كيفية الاستخدام

frequency

Very common in news, banking, and technical contexts.

أخطاء شائعة

Using 'masdud shodan' for closing a book. → Ketab ra bastan.
Masdud is for obstructions, not general closing.
Saying 'Jadeh az barf masdud shod'. → Jadeh be dalil-e barf masdud shod.
Use 'be dalil-e' (due to) or 'ba' (with) instead of 'az' (from).
Confusing 'masdud' with 'mas'ud'. → Masdud (blocked).
Mas'ud means happy. They sound similar but are very different.
Using 'shodan' when you are the one blocking. → Masdud kardan.
Shodan is passive (to be blocked). Kardan is active (to block).
Using 'insedad' as a verb. → Masdud shodan.
Insedad is a noun (obstruction). You need a verb phrase to describe the action.

نصائح

Conjugate Shodan

Remember that 'masdud' never changes. Only conjugate the 'shodan' part for past, present, and future.

Road Closures

If you are driving in Iran during winter, keep an eye out for the word 'مسدود' on electronic highway signs.

ATM Errors

If an ATM says 'Kartan masdud shod', don't keep trying. Go inside the bank to 'raf-e masdudiyat'.

Health Context

In medical contexts, 'insedad' is the noun you'll see on test results (e.g., arterial obstruction).

Website Blocking

If a site won't load in Iran, it is likely 'masdud' or 'filtered'. Use a VPN to bypass.

Root Recognition

Recognizing the S-D-D root helps you understand related words like 'Sadd' (dam) and 'Sadd-e rah' (obstacle).

The 'U' Sound

Make sure the 'u' in 'masdud' is long, like 'moon'. A short 'u' might sound like another word.

Formal Reports

In technical writing, use 'masdud shodan' to describe why a process stopped due to a physical barrier.

Basteh vs Masdud

Use 'basteh' for things that are meant to open and close (doors). Use 'masdud' for things that should stay open (pipes, roads).

Massive Dude

Visualize a 'Massive Dude' blocking your way. Mas-dud!

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of a 'Massive Dude' (Mas-dud) standing in the middle of a doorway. He is so big that the path is 'blocked'.

ربط بصري

Imagine a giant red 'X' over a road or a padlock on a computer screen. This visual 'stop' is the essence of 'masdud'.

Word Web

Road Bank Account Artery Website Pipe Access View Border

تحدٍّ

Try to find three things in your house that could be 'masdud' (a drain, a hallway, a locked file) and say 'In [...] masdud shodeh ast' for each.

أصل الكلمة

The word 'masdud' is the passive participle (ism-e maf'ul) of the Arabic verb 'sadda' (سدّ), which means to close, block, or stop up. It entered Persian through the extensive borrowing of Arabic vocabulary after the Islamic conquest.

المعنى الأصلي: In Arabic, it literally meant 'something that has been dammed' or 'closed off'.

Semitic (root) + Indo-European (auxiliary verb 'shodan').

السياق الثقافي

No specific sensitivities, but be aware that 'masdud shodan' in a political context (blocked protests, blocked news) can be a sensitive topic.

English speakers use 'blocked' for social media, but in Persian, 'masdud shodan' is more formal. In English, we might say 'the road is closed,' but in Persian news, 'masdud' is preferred over 'basteh'.

Traffic reports on Radio Payam. Error messages on the Iranian 'Filtering' landing page. Medical brochures about 'Emsedad-e Shorayan' (Arterial blockage).

تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية

سياقات واقعية

At the Bank

حسابم مسدود شده.
چرا کارتم مسدود است؟
رفع مسدودیت حساب چقدر طول می‌کشد؟
کارت من در عابربانک مسدود شد.

Driving/Traffic

جاده هراز مسدود است.
راه به علت برف مسدود شد.
مسیر جایگزین چیست؟
تمام راه‌ها مسدود هستند.

Internet/IT

این سایت مسدود شده است.
دسترسی من مسدود است.
آی‌پی شما مسدود شد.
چگونه سایت مسدود را باز کنیم؟

Medical

رگ‌های قلب مسدود شده.
راه تنفس مسدود است.
بینی‌اش مسدود شده.
خطر مسدود شدن عروق.

Plumbing

لوله فاضلاب مسدود شده.
چاه مسدود است.
سینک ظرفشویی مسدود شد.
راه آب مسدود شده.

بدايات محادثة

"آیا شنیدی که جاده چالوس دوباره مسدود شده؟ (Did you hear Chalus road is blocked again?)"

"ببخشید، چرا دسترسی به این سامانه مسدود است؟ (Excuse me, why is access to this system blocked?)"

"فکر کنم حساب بانکی‌ام مسدود شده، چه کار باید بکنم؟ (I think my bank account is blocked, what should I do?)"

"آیا این کوچه برای فیلمبرداری مسدود شده است؟ (Is this alley blocked for filming?)"

"چرا تمام راه‌های موفقیت مسدود به نظر می‌رسند؟ (Why do all paths to success seem blocked? - Philosophical)"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

درباره زمانی بنویسید که در ترافیک بودید و جاده مسدود شده بود. (Write about a time you were in traffic and the road was blocked.)

اگر اینترنت به طور کامل مسدود شود، زندگی شما چه تغییری می‌کند؟ (If the internet were completely blocked, how would your life change?)

توصیف کنید که چگونه یک مانع در زندگی‌تان مسدود شد و شما آن را باز کردید. (Describe how an obstacle in your life was blocked and you opened it.)

اهمیت باز بودن مسیرهای ارتباطی در یک جامعه چیست؟ (What is the importance of communication paths being open in a society?)

یک داستان کوتاه درباره کسی بنویسید که حساب بانکی‌اش در غربت مسدود شده است. (Write a short story about someone whose bank account is blocked while abroad.)

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

Generally, no. For a door, use 'basteh shodan'. You only use 'masdud' for a door if it is physically blocked by something like a pile of boxes or a wall.

Yes, it is more formal than 'basteh shodan'. You will see it in news reports, bank documents, and medical texts.

The active version is 'masdud kardan' (to block). For example: 'Police jadeh ra masdud kard' (The police blocked the road).

You can say 'baz shodan' (to open) or more formally 'رفع مسدودیت شدن' (raf-e masdudiyat shodan).

Yes, in official Persian interfaces of apps like WhatsApp or Instagram, 'block' is translated as 'masdud kardan'.

It is grammatically correct but very formal. In daily life, Iranians say 'binim gerefteh' (my nose is caught/stuffed).

'Masdud' means blocked (total stop). 'Mahdud' means limited (restricted but not necessarily stopped).

Occasionally, to describe the blocking of a spiritual path or the closing of doors of mercy, though 'basteh' is more common in classical verse.

Only metaphorically, to mean someone is stubborn or 'blocked' mentally, but this is rare.

Yes, 'masdud' comes from the Arabic root S-D-D. However, 'shodan' is purely Persian.

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