Significado
Indicating indifference or that something is unimportant.
Contexto cultural
In Iran, 'fargh nemikonad' is a key part of Ta'arof. It's often used to avoid being 'the one who decides', which is seen as a sign of humility and respect for the host. Younger generations in Tehran use the shortened 'فرقی نمیکنه' (farghi nemikone) very frequently in digital communication to appear easy-going and 'cool'. In Dari Persian, the phrase is also used, but you might also hear 'فرق ندارد' (farq nadarad) more frequently in certain regions. Tajik speakers use 'farq nadorad', written in Cyrillic as 'фарқ надорад'. The usage remains identical to Iranian Persian.
The 'i' trick
Always add the 'i' (فرقی) in conversation. It sounds much more natural and native than the bare 'fargh'.
Don't be too indifferent
If you say 'fargh nemikonad' to every single question, you might seem like you have no personality. Balance it with occasional preferences!
Significado
Indicating indifference or that something is unimportant.
The 'i' trick
Always add the 'i' (فرقی) in conversation. It sounds much more natural and native than the bare 'fargh'.
Don't be too indifferent
If you say 'fargh nemikonad' to every single question, you might seem like you have no personality. Balance it with occasional preferences!
Ta'arof follow-up
After saying 'fargh nemikonad', follow up with 'har che shoma begid' (whatever you say) to be extra polite.
Use with 'Che... Che...'
This phrase works perfectly with 'Whether X or Y'. Example: 'Che farsi, che engelisi, farghi nemikone.'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
برای من ______ که چه ساعتی بیایی. (It doesn't matter)
The negative present tense is needed to express 'it doesn't matter'.
Which response is most polite and flexible?
دوست داری چای بخوری یا شربت؟
This uses 'fargh nemikonad' followed by a polite Ta'arof phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
سارا: بریم شمال یا بریم جنوب؟ علی: ___________، هر دو قشنگ هستند.
The second part of the sentence 'both are beautiful' implies that the choice doesn't matter.
Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.
When you want to show you are okay with any movie choice.
This directly expresses indifference toward the choice of movie.
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Ayudas visuales
Fargh Nemikonad vs Mohem Nist
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosبرای من ______ که چه ساعتی بیایی. (It doesn't matter)
The negative present tense is needed to express 'it doesn't matter'.
دوست داری چای بخوری یا شربت؟
This uses 'fargh nemikonad' followed by a polite Ta'arof phrase.
سارا: بریم شمال یا بریم جنوب؟ علی: ___________، هر دو قشنگ هستند.
The second part of the sentence 'both are beautiful' implies that the choice doesn't matter.
When you want to show you are okay with any movie choice.
This directly expresses indifference toward the choice of movie.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it's usually very polite and shows you are easy-going. However, tone matters—if said with a sigh, it can sound bored.
'Fargh nemikonad' means the options are equal. 'Mohem nist' means the whole topic is not important.
Use 'Baraye man farghi nemikonad'.
Yes, but 'تفاوتی نمیکند' is slightly more professional.
Yes, 'فرقی نداره' (farghi nadare) is the most common casual version.
The verb stays the same (3rd person singular). 'Farghi nemikonad ke ki biayad' (It doesn't matter who comes).
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for logical or scientific results.
The opposite is 'خیلی فرق میکند' (It makes a big difference).
It's the 'ya-ye-vahdat' (i of oneness/indefiniteness), making it 'a difference'. It's standard in spoken Persian.
Yes, often to express the idea that in love or death, all worldly things are the same.
Frases relacionadas
مهم نیست
similarIt's not important
توفیری ندارد
synonymIt makes no difference (Formal)
یکی است
similarIt is one / It is the same
هر چه پیش آید
builds onWhatever happens
فرقی ندارد
synonymIt has no difference
