Bedeutung
To cause damage or injury to someone or something in a covert manner.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Iranian business culture, 'penhāni zarar zadan' is often linked to 'Hasadat' (envy). It's a common theme in workplace complaints. In Dari Persian, the phrase is used similarly, but 'khianat' (betrayal) is often used more quickly if the harm is significant. Tajik speakers might use 'zarar rasonidan' (causing harm) more frequently than 'zarar zadan.' Second-generation speakers often mix this with English: 'Backstab kardan' is common in Los Angeles or London.
Use 'Zir-āb zadan' for Fluency
If you want to sound like a native in a cafe, use 'zir-āb zadan.' If you are writing an essay, stick to 'penhāni zarar zadan.'
The 'Be' Preposition
Never forget the 'be' (به). Saying 'u man rā zarar zad' is a dead giveaway that you are a beginner.
Bedeutung
To cause damage or injury to someone or something in a covert manner.
Use 'Zir-āb zadan' for Fluency
If you want to sound like a native in a cafe, use 'zir-āb zadan.' If you are writing an essay, stick to 'penhāni zarar zadan.'
The 'Be' Preposition
Never forget the 'be' (به). Saying 'u man rā zarar zad' is a dead giveaway that you are a beginner.
The 'Zerangi' Trap
Be careful: some might call this 'zerangi' (cleverness). Using 'penhāni zarar zadan' clearly labels it as unethical.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition and verb form.
او همیشه سعی میکند پنهانی _______ من ضرر _______.
'Zarar zadan' takes 'be' and the verb is 'zadan'.
Which sentence is the most formal way to say 'He is backstabbing me'?
کدام جمله رسمیتر است؟
Option C uses formal vocabulary like 'makhfiyāne', 'manāfe', and 'latme'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'پنهانی ضرر زدن' to the best scenario:
Deleting a file secretly to cause harm is the definition of this phrase.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenاو همیشه سعی میکند پنهانی _______ من ضرر _______.
'Zarar zadan' takes 'be' and the verb is 'zadan'.
کدام جمله رسمیتر است؟
Option C uses formal vocabulary like 'makhfiyāne', 'manāfe', and 'latme'.
Match 'پنهانی ضرر زدن' to the best scenario:
Deleting a file secretly to cause harm is the definition of this phrase.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, it almost always implies unethical or cowardly behavior. There are very few contexts where hidden harm is seen as positive.
Yes, but 'āsib zadan' is more common for physical objects. 'Zarar zadan' is better for abstract things like reputation or finances.
The opposite would be 'komak-e āshkār' (obvious help) or 'enteghād-e sāzande' (constructive criticism).
Use: 'ایشان به طور پنهانی به منافع اینجانب لطمه وارد کردند.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
زیرآب زدن
synonymTo sabotage someone secretly (informal).
کارشکنی کردن
similarTo obstruct or create hurdles.
خنجر از پشت زدن
similarTo stab in the back.
لطمه زدن
specialized formTo inflict damage (formal).
