Bedeutung
A polite request for information or for someone to speak.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Ta'arof is the backbone of this phrase. Even if you are paying for a service, you use 'Lotfan begid' to show you don't view the other person as a servant. In modern Tehran, 'Lotfan begid' is often shortened in speed, but the 'id' ending is rarely dropped unless among very close friends. In Dari, 'Lotfan begoyid' is used similarly, but you might also hear 'Lutfan bageyn' which is the local dialectal variation. Tajik speakers use 'Lutfan gūyed'. The 'b-' prefix is sometimes less prominent in certain Tajik dialects compared to Iranian Persian.
The 'Agha/Khanom' Sandwich
For maximum politeness, sandwich the phrase: 'Agha (Sir), lotfan begid, dastetoon dard nakone (thanks).'
Don't over-Ta'arof
If you are just asking for the time, 'Lotfan begid' is enough. Don't use 10-word formal poems or people will think you're joking.
Bedeutung
A polite request for information or for someone to speak.
The 'Agha/Khanom' Sandwich
For maximum politeness, sandwich the phrase: 'Agha (Sir), lotfan begid, dastetoon dard nakone (thanks).'
Don't over-Ta'arof
If you are just asking for the time, 'Lotfan begid' is enough. Don't use 10-word formal poems or people will think you're joking.
Eye Contact
In Iran, brief eye contact followed by a slight head nod while saying 'Lotfan begid' shows sincerity.
Spelling
In texts/WhatsApp, people often write 'begid' (بگید) instead of the formal 'beguyid' (بگویید). Stick to 'begid' for a modern feel.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence to ask for the price politely.
لطفاً ______ این چنده؟
We use 'begid' for the polite/plural form in a shop.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for asking a stranger for directions?
How do you ask for the subway?
'Lotfan begid' adds the necessary politeness for a stranger.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
Person A: ببخشید، من گم شدم. Person B: چطور میتونم کمکتون کنم؟ Person A: لطفاً ______ هتل فردوسی کجاست؟
The speaker is addressing one person politely.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match 'لطفاً به من بگید' with its best context.
It is a respectful way to ask for information from an authority figure.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to use 'Lotfan begid'
Travel
- • Taxis
- • Airports
- • Metro
Shopping
- • Bazaar
- • Mall
- • Grocery
Social
- • Cafes
- • New Friends
- • Parties
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenلطفاً ______ این چنده؟
We use 'begid' for the polite/plural form in a shop.
How do you ask for the subway?
'Lotfan begid' adds the necessary politeness for a stranger.
Person A: ببخشید، من گم شدم. Person B: چطور میتونم کمکتون کنم؟ Person A: لطفاً ______ هتل فردوسی کجاست؟
The speaker is addressing one person politely.
Match 'لطفاً به من بگید' with its best context.
It is a respectful way to ask for information from an authority figure.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNo, it is perfect. It shows you are a polite passenger.
Yes, it is the standard way to ask a teacher to repeat or explain something.
'Beguyid' is the formal written form; 'begid' is the standard spoken form.
Usually no. It is implied that you want them to tell *you*.
It's a bit abrupt. Adding 'begid' makes it a complete, polite thought.
Verwandte Redewendungen
میشه بگید
similarCan you say?
بفرمایید
specialized formPlease (go ahead/speak)
توضیح دادن
builds onTo explain
خبر دادن
similarTo inform/let know
