Bedeutung
Someone who is uncoordinated and prone to dropping things or tripping.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Iran, being 'دست و پا چلفتی' is often used in a self-deprecating way to make others laugh. Used similarly in the diaspora to maintain cultural identity through humor. It is a very common phrase used across all generations in Iran.
Use it with a smile
Always use this phrase with a smile to ensure it sounds playful.
Avoid formal settings
Do not use this in a job interview or with your boss.
Bedeutung
Someone who is uncoordinated and prone to dropping things or tripping.
Use it with a smile
Always use this phrase with a smile to ensure it sounds playful.
Avoid formal settings
Do not use this in a job interview or with your boss.
Teste dich selbst
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I am clumsy'.
You use the verb 'to be' (هستم) with this adjective phrase.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenChoose the correct way to say 'I am clumsy'.
You use the verb 'to be' (هستم) with this adjective phrase.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, it is often used affectionately for children.
Only if used to mock someone's disability.
Verwandte Redewendungen
دست و پا گیر
similarA hindrance
بیدست و پا
similarHelpless/Incapable
