Significado
Inquiring about the feasibility or possibility of an action or event.
Contexto cultural
Using 'Emkan darad' is a key part of Ta'arof. It allows the speaker to be humble and the listener to decline without being rude. In fast-paced Tehran, you might hear 'Emkanesh hast?' more often than the full 'Aya emkan darad?'. It's a bit more efficient. In Iranian business, direct 'No' is rare. If someone says 'Emkanesh kam ast' (The possibility is low), they are likely saying 'No'. Hosts will often use 'Emkan darad' to offer more food or comfort, making it sound like a suggestion rather than a command.
The 'Subjunctive' Rule
Always remember to use the subjunctive mood for the verb that follows 'Emkan darad'. It's the difference between sounding like a beginner and a pro.
Don't over-Ta'arof
While being polite is good, using 'Emkan darad' for every single sentence with a close friend can make you seem distant or insincere.
Significado
Inquiring about the feasibility or possibility of an action or event.
The 'Subjunctive' Rule
Always remember to use the subjunctive mood for the verb that follows 'Emkan darad'. It's the difference between sounding like a beginner and a pro.
Don't over-Ta'arof
While being polite is good, using 'Emkan darad' for every single sentence with a close friend can make you seem distant or insincere.
The 'No' that isn't a 'No'
If someone says 'Emkanesh sakht ast' (The possibility is hard), they are politely telling you 'No'. Don't keep pushing!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form to ask: 'Is it possible for you to help?'
ببخشید، آیا ___ به من کمک کنید؟
The phrase is impersonal and always stays as 'Emkan darad' regardless of the person being asked.
Which of the following is the most informal way to ask 'Is it possible?'
کدام گزینه غیررسمیتر است؟
'Mish-e' is the colloquial, spoken form used with friends and family.
Complete the dialogue in a restaurant.
مشتری: ببخشید، ___ یک لیوان آب بیاورید؟ گارسون: بله، حتماً.
'Emkan darad' is the perfect polite way to make a request to a waiter.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match: 1. امکان ندارد! 2. امکان دارد؟
'Emkan nadarad!' is often used to mean 'No way!' or 'I don't believe it!'
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to use 'Emkan darad'
Formal
- • Job Interview
- • Bank
- • Government Office
Neutral
- • Restaurant
- • Taxi
- • Shopping
Informal
- • Close Friends (use 'Mish-e')
- • Family
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosببخشید، آیا ___ به من کمک کنید؟
The phrase is impersonal and always stays as 'Emkan darad' regardless of the person being asked.
کدام گزینه غیررسمیتر است؟
'Mish-e' is the colloquial, spoken form used with friends and family.
مشتری: ببخشید، ___ یک لیوان آب بیاورید؟ گارسون: بله، حتماً.
'Emkan darad' is the perfect polite way to make a request to a waiter.
Match: 1. امکان ندارد! 2. امکان دارد؟
'Emkan nadarad!' is often used to mean 'No way!' or 'I don't believe it!'
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, use 'Emkan dasht?' (امکان داشت؟). For example: 'Emkan dasht biaii?' (Was it possible for you to come?)
Yes, 'Emkan darad' is more indirect and therefore considered more polite in many social situations.
The shortest version is 'Mish-e?' (میشه؟), used in informal speech.
Not really. For 'Maybe', use 'Shayad'. 'Emkan darad' is specifically for 'Is it possible?'.
Say 'Emkan nadarad' (امکان ندارد).
In writing, yes. In speaking, your tone of voice makes it a question, so 'Aya' is usually dropped.
Yes, though they might have local variations, 'Emkan darad' is understood across the Persian-speaking world.
Yes, as long as the verb is in the subjunctive mood.
Absolutely, it's the perfect level of formality for an interview.
'Emkan' is the noun (possibility), 'Momken' is the adjective (possible).
Frases relacionadas
میشه؟
synonymIs it possible? (Informal)
ممکن است؟
similarIs it possible?
احتمال دارد
builds onIt is probable
امکان ندارد
contrastIt's impossible / No way!
مقدور است؟
specialized formIs it feasible/within power?
