Bedeutung
To make something understandable by providing details.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Iranian social circles, providing a 'tozih' for your actions is a sign of respect. If you miss a party, a detailed explanation is better than a simple 'I couldn't make it.' Students are often asked to 'tozih dādan' poetry. This doesn't just mean translating it, but uncovering the mystical and philosophical layers (Erfan). During negotiations, Iranians may use 'tozih dādan' to stall for time or to build rapport before getting to the hard numbers. The hashtag #توضیح (#Explanation) is often used on Iranian Twitter (X) when public figures are asked to clarify controversial statements.
The 'Be' Rule
Always remember to use 'به' (be) for the person you are explaining to. 'به من توضیح بده' (Explain to me).
Avoid 'Kardan'
Even if you hear other verbs using 'kardan', 'tozih' is strictly a 'dādan' verb. Using 'kardan' is a dead giveaway of a non-native speaker.
Bedeutung
To make something understandable by providing details.
The 'Be' Rule
Always remember to use 'به' (be) for the person you are explaining to. 'به من توضیح بده' (Explain to me).
Avoid 'Kardan'
Even if you hear other verbs using 'kardan', 'tozih' is strictly a 'dādan' verb. Using 'kardan' is a dead giveaway of a non-native speaker.
Indirectness
In Iran, if someone asks for a 'tozih', they might be politely asking for an apology. Read the room!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the light verb 'dādan'.
دیروز معلم درس را برای ما توضیح ______.
The sentence starts with 'دیروز' (yesterday), so we need the simple past tense of 'dādan', which is 'dād'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to ask for an explanation.
The correct light verb for 'tozih' is always 'dādan'.
Complete the dialogue.
شخص اول: من متوجه نشدم. شخص دوم: نگران نباش، الان دوباره ________.
The speaker is offering to explain 'now' (الان), so the present continuous/future intent form 'میدهم' is required.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenدیروز معلم درس را برای ما توضیح ______.
The sentence starts with 'دیروز' (yesterday), so we need the simple past tense of 'dādan', which is 'dād'.
Choose the correct way to ask for an explanation.
The correct light verb for 'tozih' is always 'dādan'.
شخص اول: من متوجه نشدم. شخص دوم: نگران نباش، الان دوباره ________.
The speaker is offering to explain 'now' (الان), so the present continuous/future intent form 'میدهم' is required.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, it is used for both speaking and writing. In a book, you might say 'نویسنده توضیح میدهد' (The author explains).
It is neutral. It works perfectly in a text message to a friend or a speech to a president.
'Sharh' is more detailed and formal, often used for long descriptions or commentaries.
You say 'بذار توضیح بدم' (Bezar tozih bedam) in informal settings.
Yes, but 'ma'ni kardan' (to mean/define) is more common for simple definitions.
Verwandte Redewendungen
شرح دادن
synonymTo describe in detail
توجیه کردن
similarTo justify
روشن کردن
similarTo clarify
بیان کردن
similarTo state/express
تفسیر کردن
specialized formTo interpret
