A1 Idiom Informal

دست و پا چلفتی.

dast-o-pa cholfati.

Clumsy / Awkward.

Significado

Someone who is uncoordinated and prone to dropping things or tripping.

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Contexto cultural

In Iran, being 'دست و پا چلفتی' is often used in a self-deprecating way to make others laugh. Used similarly in the diaspora to maintain cultural identity through humor. It is a very common phrase used across all generations in Iran.

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Use it with a smile

Always use this phrase with a smile to ensure it sounds playful.

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Avoid formal settings

Do not use this in a job interview or with your boss.

Significado

Someone who is uncoordinated and prone to dropping things or tripping.

💡

Use it with a smile

Always use this phrase with a smile to ensure it sounds playful.

⚠️

Avoid formal settings

Do not use this in a job interview or with your boss.

Ponte a prueba

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct way to say 'I am clumsy'.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: من دست و پا چلفتی هستم.

You use the verb 'to be' (هستم) with this adjective phrase.

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Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct way to say 'I am clumsy'.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: من دست و پا چلفتی هستم.

You use the verb 'to be' (هستم) with this adjective phrase.

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Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

Yes, it is often used affectionately for children.

Only if used to mock someone's disability.

Frases relacionadas

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دست و پا گیر

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A hindrance

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بی‌دست و پا

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Helpless/Incapable

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