Bedeutung
To engage in physical activity to improve health.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Public parks in Iran often have free outdoor gym equipment. It is culturally very common to see elderly people exercising together in the morning, which is a key social activity. The 'Zurkhaneh' is the traditional Iranian gym. It combines physical training with music and ethics. Athletes are called 'Pahlavan' (heroes). Bodybuilding (Badansazi) is extremely popular among young Iranian men. Iran consistently produces world-class bodybuilders and weightlifters. Physical education is a mandatory part of the curriculum, often referred to as 'Zang-e Varzesh' (Sport Bell/Class).
The 'Mi' Rule
Always remember to put 'mi-' before 'konam'. 'Varzesh konam' is only for specific grammar cases like 'I want to...'. For 'I do...', it's 'Varzesh mikonam'.
Don't say 'Sport'
While some young people use it, 'Varzesh' is much more natural and understood by everyone. Avoid using the English word 'Sport' as a verb.
Bedeutung
To engage in physical activity to improve health.
The 'Mi' Rule
Always remember to put 'mi-' before 'konam'. 'Varzesh konam' is only for specific grammar cases like 'I want to...'. For 'I do...', it's 'Varzesh mikonam'.
Don't say 'Sport'
While some young people use it, 'Varzesh' is much more natural and understood by everyone. Avoid using the English word 'Sport' as a verb.
Compound Verb Logic
Mastering 'varzesh kardan' helps you learn hundreds of other Persian verbs that use 'kardan', like 'kar kardan' (work) or 'sohbat kardan' (talk).
Polite Inquiry
Asking someone 'Varzesh mikoni?' is a very polite and positive way to start a conversation about lifestyle in Iran.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'varzesh kardan' in the present tense.
من هر روز صبح در پارک ....... .
The subject 'من' (I) requires the first-person singular ending '-am' and the present prefix 'mi-'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I exercised yesterday'?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Kardam' is the simple past form of 'kardan'.
Complete the dialogue.
علی: چرا خستهای؟ سارا: چون دو ساعت ....... .
Sara is explaining why she *is* tired (past action), so 'varzesh kardam' is correct.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to invite a friend to the gym.
'Varzesh konim' means 'let's exercise'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Varzesh vs. Bazi
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenمن هر روز صبح در پارک ....... .
The subject 'من' (I) requires the first-person singular ending '-am' and the present prefix 'mi-'.
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Kardam' is the simple past form of 'kardan'.
علی: چرا خستهای؟ سارا: چون دو ساعت ....... .
Sara is explaining why she *is* tired (past action), so 'varzesh kardam' is correct.
You want to invite a friend to the gym.
'Varzesh konim' means 'let's exercise'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is perfectly fine to use it for yoga, although you can also say 'yoga kardan'.
'Varzesh' is the general activity, while 'tamrin' is specific practice or training for a goal.
You say 'Miram varzesh konam' (I'm going to do exercise).
No, for watching sports, you say 'tamasha-ye varzesh' or 'mosabeghe didan'.
It is neutral. It can be used with friends or with a boss.
You say 'Man az varzesh kardan motenaferam'.
Both, but morning exercise in parks is a very visible cultural phenomenon.
No, that is 'bazi kardan'. 'Varzesh' is only for physical activity.
It's 'varzesh-ha', but you rarely use it as a verb. You just say 'varzesh kardan'.
In very casual speech, you might just say 'varzesh', but the verb 'kardan' is usually necessary.
Verwandte Redewendungen
تمرین کردن
similarTo practice/train
نرمش کردن
specialized formTo do light exercise/stretching
بازی کردن
contrastTo play
پیادهروی کردن
specialized formTo go for a walk
عرق ریختن
idiomTo sweat/work hard
