Bedeutung
Someone who is open-handed and willing to give freely to others.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Iran, being 'dast-o-delbāz' is the hallmark of a good host. A host will often provide much more food than necessary to show their 'open heart'. During Nowruz, elders are expected to be 'dast-o-delbāz' with 'Eidi' (crisp new banknotes) given to younger family members. Traditional merchants use 'dast-o-delbāzi' as a way to build long-term trust and 'Aaberu' (reputation) rather than just making a quick profit. During religious months like Muharram, people prepare 'Nazri' (free food) for the public. The most 'dast-o-delbāz' spreads are highly respected.
Use it as a Compliment
Iranians love being recognized for their hospitality. Using this phrase will make you very popular with your hosts!
Don't overdo it
If you call someone 'dast-o-delbāz' for every tiny thing, it might lose its meaning. Save it for genuine acts of kindness.
Bedeutung
Someone who is open-handed and willing to give freely to others.
Use it as a Compliment
Iranians love being recognized for their hospitality. Using this phrase will make you very popular with your hosts!
Don't overdo it
If you call someone 'dast-o-delbāz' for every tiny thing, it might lose its meaning. Save it for genuine acts of kindness.
Ta'arof Context
Sometimes people act 'dast-o-delbāz' as part of Ta'arof (politeness). Observe if they insist more than three times!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing parts of the idiom.
علی خیلی دست و ....... است.
The full idiom is 'Dast-o-delbāz'.
Which word is an antonym (opposite) of 'Dast-o-delbāz'?
متضاد کلمه دست و دلباز چیست؟
'Khasis' means stingy, which is the opposite of generous.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Your boss gives everyone a huge bonus.
Giving a bonus is a sign of generosity.
Complete the dialogue.
سارا: 'من تمام کتابهایم را به کتابخانه بخشیدم.' مریم: 'واقعاً؟ تو همیشه ........... بودهای.'
Donating books is an act of a 'Dast-o-delbāz' person.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenعلی خیلی دست و ....... است.
The full idiom is 'Dast-o-delbāz'.
متضاد کلمه دست و دلباز چیست؟
'Khasis' means stingy, which is the opposite of generous.
Your boss gives everyone a huge bonus.
Giving a bonus is a sign of generosity.
سارا: 'من تمام کتابهایم را به کتابخانه بخشیدم.' مریم: 'واقعاً؟ تو همیشه ........... بودهای.'
Donating books is an act of a 'Dast-o-delbāz' person.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes! If a child shares their toys or candy, you can say 'Cheghadr dast-o-delbāzi!' to encourage them.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or in a business setting to describe a company's policy.
'Bakhshandeh' is more formal and can also mean 'forgiving'. 'Dast-o-delbāz' is specifically about the habit of giving.
It is written as 'دست و دلباز'. Note the space between 'و' and the other words.
Absolutely. You can be 'dast-o-delbāz' with your time, your knowledge, or even your compliments.
Verwandte Redewendungen
بخشنده
synonymForgiving/Generous
سخاوتمند
synonymMagnanimous
ولخرج
contrastWasteful
خسیس
contrastStingy
لوطیمنش
builds onHaving a chivalrous nature
