Bedeutung
To enjoy oneself thoroughly, often with sensory pleasure.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Keyf' is central to the Iranian 'Bāgh' (Garden) culture. It represents the ability to find paradise in the present moment through tea, poetry, and shade. In Tehran, 'Keyf' is often paired with 'Kook' (tuned). 'Keyfam kooke' means I'm in a fantastic mood, like a perfectly tuned instrument. In Afghanistan, 'Keyf' is also used, but 'Maza' (taste/pleasure) is a very common competitor in similar contexts. Tajik speakers use 'Kayf' but it can sometimes have a stronger connotation toward intoxication, so use it carefully in very formal settings.
The 'Az' Rule
Always remember to use 'az' (from) when you specify what you are enjoying. 'Az ghaza keyf kardam.'
Not for Funerals
Even if you 'enjoyed' a tribute, never use this word in somber settings. It sounds disrespectful.
Bedeutung
To enjoy oneself thoroughly, often with sensory pleasure.
The 'Az' Rule
Always remember to use 'az' (from) when you specify what you are enjoying. 'Az ghaza keyf kardam.'
Not for Funerals
Even if you 'enjoyed' a tribute, never use this word in somber settings. It sounds disrespectful.
Complimenting the Host
Saying 'Vaghe'an keyf kardim' after a dinner party is the best way to make an Iranian host happy.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'keyf kardan'.
دیشب توی کنسرت خیلی ____.
Since 'we' are the ones enjoying the concert, we use 'kardim'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I enjoy the smell of rain'?
The verb requires the preposition 'az' (from).
Complete the dialogue.
A: ناهار چطور بود؟ B: عالی بود، واقعاً ____.
The speaker is expressing their personal enjoyment of the lunch.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a relaxing day in nature?
This means having the best time possible, perfect for a great vacation day.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Kardan vs Dadan
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenدیشب توی کنسرت خیلی ____.
Since 'we' are the ones enjoying the concert, we use 'kardim'.
How do you say 'I enjoy the smell of rain'?
The verb requires the preposition 'az' (from).
A: ناهار چطور بود؟ B: عالی بود، واقعاً ____.
The speaker is expressing their personal enjoyment of the lunch.
Which phrase fits a relaxing day in nature?
This means having the best time possible, perfect for a great vacation day.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNot at all! It's informal, but very polite and positive. It shows you are happy.
No, use 'az kassi khosh amadan' for that. 'Keyf kardan' with a person implies you enjoy their company/conversation.
'Hal kardan' is more slangy and 'cool.' 'Keyf kardan' is more about the quality of the pleasure.
Better to use 'Lezzat bordan' or 'Mo'asser budan' (being effective) to sound more professional.
No, it's a homonym. 'Keyf' (bag) and 'Keyf' (pleasure) are spelled the same but have different roots.
Verwandte Redewendungen
صفا کردن
similarTo enjoy a pure, peaceful moment.
حال کردن
synonymTo have a good time/vibe.
لذت بردن
formal equivalentTo enjoy/take pleasure.
کیف دادن
builds onTo be enjoyable (source).
دماغ چاق بودن
similarTo be in high spirits.
