Significado
A common question structure to inquire about someone's identity or state.
Contexto cultural
In Iran, 'Taarof' is essential. Using 'شما' is the baseline for respect. Similar to Iran, formal address is highly valued in Dari. Tajik Persian also uses formal structures, though influenced by Russian. Second-generation Persians might use 'شما' less, but it remains the gold standard.
Intonation
If you drop 'آیا', make sure your voice goes up at the end of the sentence.
Taarof
Always use 'شما' with strangers to be safe.
Significado
A common question structure to inquire about someone's identity or state.
Intonation
If you drop 'آیا', make sure your voice goes up at the end of the sentence.
Taarof
Always use 'شما' with strangers to be safe.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct verb form.
آیا شما آماده _____؟
The pronoun 'شما' requires the verb 'هستید'.
Choose the most formal question.
Which is the most formal?
The inclusion of 'آیا' and 'شما' makes it the most formal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: [?] B: بله، من مدیر هستم.
The response uses 'من' (I), so the question must use 'شما' (you).
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
Meeting a new boss.
Professional settings require the most formal structure.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosآیا شما آماده _____؟
The pronoun 'شما' requires the verb 'هستید'.
Which is the most formal?
The inclusion of 'آیا' and 'شما' makes it the most formal.
A: [?] B: بله، من مدیر هستم.
The response uses 'من' (I), so the question must use 'شما' (you).
Meeting a new boss.
Professional settings require the most formal structure.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasNo, it is optional in speech but common in formal writing.
No, that is grammatically incorrect.
It is the 'plural of majesty' used for respect.
Frases relacionadas
آیا شما ... دارید؟
builds onDo you have...?
شما اهل کجا هستید؟
specialized formWhere are you from?
آیا شما متوجه شدید؟
similarDid you understand?
بله، من هستم
contrastYes, I am.
