B1 Collocation Neutral

برنامه فشرده

Barname-ye feshordeh

Tight schedule

Significado

A timetable with many activities and little free time.

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Contexto cultural

In Tehran, traffic is a major factor in creating a 'barname-ye feshorde'. People often group all their errands in one district to avoid crossing the city twice. During the weeks leading up to the 'Konkur' (National University Entrance Exam), students live by extremely 'feshorde' schedules, often detailed down to 15-minute increments. Using this phrase in a business meeting shows that you value your time and are a serious professional. It is a common way to signal that a meeting needs to stay on track. If you are a guest in an Iranian home and need to leave early, blaming a 'barname-ye feshorde' for the next day is a socially acceptable way to depart without offending the host.

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Use it for excuses

If you are late to a Zoom call, saying 'Bebakhshid, barname-m feshorde bood' sounds much more professional than 'I forgot'.

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Don't forget the Ezafe

Without the 'ye' sound between the words, it sounds like two random words instead of a phrase.

Significado

A timetable with many activities and little free time.

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Use it for excuses

If you are late to a Zoom call, saying 'Bebakhshid, barname-m feshorde bood' sounds much more professional than 'I forgot'.

⚠️

Don't forget the Ezafe

Without the 'ye' sound between the words, it sounds like two random words instead of a phrase.

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Ta'arof and Busyness

Even if you aren't that busy, using this phrase can help you maintain a 'hardworking' image in Iranian social circles.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.

من برای کنکور یک _________ دارم و هر روز ۱۰ ساعت درس می‌خوانم.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: برنامه فشرده

Studying 10 hours a day for a big exam is the definition of a 'barname-ye feshorde'.

Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.

Which situation best fits 'برنامه فشرده'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A 3-day business trip with 15 meetings

Many tasks in a short time equals a packed schedule.

Complete the dialogue.

سارا: چرا به کلاس ورزش نیامدی؟ علی: ببخشید، این هفته _________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: برنامه فشرده‌ای داشتم

In Persian, you 'have' (dashtan) a schedule.

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Ayudas visuales

Where to use 'Barname-ye Feshorde'

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Travel

  • Sightseeing
  • Flights
  • Tours
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Work

  • Meetings
  • Deadlines
  • Reports
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Study

  • Exams
  • Courses
  • Homework

Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank A2

من برای کنکور یک _________ دارم و هر روز ۱۰ ساعت درس می‌خوانم.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: برنامه فشرده

Studying 10 hours a day for a big exam is the definition of a 'barname-ye feshorde'.

Match the situation to the best use of the phrase. situation_matching B1

Which situation best fits 'برنامه فشرده'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A 3-day business trip with 15 meetings

Many tasks in a short time equals a packed schedule.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

سارا: چرا به کلاس ورزش نیامدی؟ علی: ببخشید، این هفته _________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: برنامه فشرده‌ای داشتم

In Persian, you 'have' (dashtan) a schedule.

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Preguntas frecuentes

5 preguntas

Usually no. It refers to a whole day or a period of time with multiple events.

Yes, it is very appropriate for professional settings.

The opposite is 'sabok' (light) or 'khalvat' (empty/quiet).

Yes, especially when describing classes or training (dore-ye feshorde).

Yes, like 'compressed air' (havaye feshorde) or 'compact files'.

Frases relacionadas

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سرم شلوغه

similar

I'm busy

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وقت ندارم

similar

I don't have time

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دوره فشرده

specialized form

Intensive course

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برنامه سبک

contrast

Light schedule

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