Significado
A future whose outcome or events are unknown and unpredictable.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often used in the context of 'Migration' (Mohajerat). Many Iranians view moving abroad as a trade-off between a 'known but difficult' present and an 'unknown but hopeful' future. Classical poets like Hafez often suggest that since the future is 'namalum', one should trust in 'Tavakkul' (reliance on God's will). In Afghanistan, this phrase has been used extensively in the last decade to describe the state of education and women's rights. In Iranian bazaars, 'آینده نامعلوم' is a reason to keep assets in gold or hard currency rather than investing in long-term projects.
Use with 'روبرو بودن'
In 90% of formal writing, this phrase is used with 'روبرو بودن با' (to be facing). Memorizing them together makes you sound native.
Don't over-dramatize
Using this for small things like 'I don't know if it will rain' sounds like a movie trailer. Keep it for big life/world events.
Significado
A future whose outcome or events are unknown and unpredictable.
Use with 'روبرو بودن'
In 90% of formal writing, this phrase is used with 'روبرو بودن با' (to be facing). Memorizing them together makes you sound native.
Don't over-dramatize
Using this for small things like 'I don't know if it will rain' sounds like a movie trailer. Keep it for big life/world events.
The 'Inshallah' connection
If you use this phrase, you can follow it with 'هر چه خدا بخواهد' (Whatever God wants) to sound very culturally attuned.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
بعد از ورشکستگی کارخانه، کارگران با یک ________ روبرو شدند.
Bankruptcy leads to an 'uncertain future' for workers.
Which sentence is the most formal way to express uncertainty about the future?
Which one is formal?
'آینده نامعلوم است' is the standard formal construction.
Complete the dialogue.
علی: چرا نگران هستی؟ سارا: چون فردا باید تصمیم بزرگی بگیرم و ________.
Anxiety before a big decision is usually due to an 'uncertain future'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
In which situation would you use 'آینده نامعلوم'?
Political instability is a classic context for this phrase.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosبعد از ورشکستگی کارخانه، کارگران با یک ________ روبرو شدند.
Bankruptcy leads to an 'uncertain future' for workers.
Which one is formal?
'آینده نامعلوم است' is the standard formal construction.
علی: چرا نگران هستی؟ سارا: چون فردا باید تصمیم بزرگی بگیرم و ________.
Anxiety before a big decision is usually due to an 'uncertain future'.
In which situation would you use 'آینده نامعلوم'?
Political instability is a classic context for this phrase.
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Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasNot necessarily. It just means 'unknown'. However, humans often fear the unknown, so it frequently appears in anxious contexts.
No, 'غیرمعلوم' is not a standard collocation. Stick to 'نامعلوم'.
The opposite is 'آینده روشن' (bright future) or 'آینده مشخص' (clear/specified future).
Yes, it is a very common theme in both classical and modern Persian poetry regarding the mystery of life.
Say: 'من آیندهای نامعلوم دارم.'
Frases relacionadas
آینده روشن
contrastBright future
سرنوشت مبهم
similarVague destiny
بلاتکلیفی
builds onState of limbo
پیشبینی ناپذیر
specialized formUnpredictable
