Bedeutung
Indicating that something is nearly, but not entirely, true or complete.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Iran, being 'on time' is often flexible. 'Taqriban' is the linguistic tool used to navigate this. If someone says they are 'Taqriban' there, expect them in 15 minutes. When negotiating prices, never give an exact number first. Use 'Taqriban' to keep your options open and show you are willing to bargain. Persian scholars use 'Taqriban' or 'قریب به' to avoid making absolute claims, which is seen as more humble and scientifically sound. A host will often say the food is 'Taqriban' ready even if it's already on the table, to downplay their effort and make the guest feel comfortable.
The 'Almost' Rule
If you are 90% sure, use Taqriban. It saves you from being wrong!
Don't forget the 'N'
Without the 'n' sound at the end, it's not an adverb. Always say 'Taqriban', not 'Taqrib'.
Bedeutung
Indicating that something is nearly, but not entirely, true or complete.
The 'Almost' Rule
If you are 90% sure, use Taqriban. It saves you from being wrong!
Don't forget the 'N'
Without the 'n' sound at the end, it's not an adverb. Always say 'Taqriban', not 'Taqrib'.
Stand-alone power
You can use 'Taqriban' as a complete sentence when someone asks if you're ready.
Polite Vagueness
Use it to be polite when you don't want to give a firm 'no' or a firm deadline.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with 'تقریباً' to say 'It is almost 8 o'clock'.
ساعت _______ هشت است.
Taqriban is used here to estimate the time.
Which sentence means 'I have almost finished my work'?
Choose the correct sentence:
The first option correctly uses 'Taqriban' to show near-completion.
Match the response to the situation.
Someone asks: 'Is the tea ready?' (چای حاضره؟)
'Taqriban' is a perfect response to show something is nearly ready.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: چقدر پول داری؟ B: _________ صد هزار تومان.
When estimating money, 'Taqriban' is the most natural choice.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Taqriban vs. Hodudan
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenساعت _______ هشت است.
Taqriban is used here to estimate the time.
Choose the correct sentence:
The first option correctly uses 'Taqriban' to show near-completion.
Someone asks: 'Is the tea ready?' (چای حاضره؟)
'Taqriban' is a perfect response to show something is nearly ready.
A: چقدر پول داری؟ B: _________ صد هزار تومان.
When estimating money, 'Taqriban' is the most natural choice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or in a speech.
Yes, e.g., 'Taqriban do kilometr' (Approximately two kilometers).
They are very similar, but Hodudan is slightly more common for numbers, while Taqriban is better for 'almost finished'.
In formal Persian, use the tanvin (اً). In informal texts, people often just write 'تقریبا'.
No, for 'hardly' use 'be sakhti' or 'aslan'. Taqriban means 'nearly'.
Rarely. Poets prefer native Persian words like 'Nazdik'.
On the last syllable: Taqri-BAN.
Yes, it's common to say 'Taqriban hich-kas' (Almost no one).
No, it is an adverb and stays the same.
Yes, it sounds professional when estimating years of experience.
The Arabic root Q-R-B, meaning nearness.
Just say 'Taqriban residam'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
حدوداً
synonymApproximately / Around
نزدیکِ
similarNear to
کموبیش
similarMore or less
دقیقاً
contrastExactly
اصلاً
contrastAt all / Not in the least
قریب به
specialized formClose to
