Significado
Used to express admiration for something aesthetically pleasing.
Contexto cultural
When you compliment something in an Iranian home using this phrase, be prepared for the host to offer it to you (Ta'arof). Simply say 'Khahesh mikonam' (I request/Please no) and continue complimenting their taste. The concept of 'Paradise' comes from the Old Persian word 'Pairidaeza' (walled garden). Iranians have a deep cultural love for gardens, and 'خیلی قشنگ است' is the most common phrase heard in places like Bagh-e Eram in Shiraz. In Iran, calligraphy is considered one of the highest forms of art. Complimenting someone's handwriting with 'ghashang' is a common and highly valued social gesture. On Iranian Instagram, 'خیلی قشنگه' is the equivalent of a 'heart' or 'like.' It's used to maintain social ties and show support for friends' life events.
The 'E' Ending
If you want to sound like a local, always use 'ghashange' instead of 'ghashang ast' in conversation.
Gender Neutrality
Don't worry about masculine or feminine forms; 'ghashang' works for everything!
Significado
Used to express admiration for something aesthetically pleasing.
The 'E' Ending
If you want to sound like a local, always use 'ghashange' instead of 'ghashang ast' in conversation.
Gender Neutrality
Don't worry about masculine or feminine forms; 'ghashang' works for everything!
Complimenting the Host
Always use this phrase when entering someone's home for the first time; it's expected politeness.
Intensifiers
You can replace 'kheyli' with 'vaghe'an' (really) for extra emphasis: 'vaghe'an ghashange!'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank to say 'This house is very beautiful.'
این خانه خیلی _______ است.
'Ghashang' means beautiful, which fits the context of admiring a house.
Which is the most natural spoken (informal) version of the phrase?
How do you say 'It's very beautiful' to a friend?
In spoken Persian, 'ast' contracts to 'e'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: نگاه کن! این فرش را ببین. B: وای، _______!
The speaker is pointing out a carpet to be admired, so a compliment is the logical response.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'خیلی قشنگ بود' (past tense)?
The past tense 'bud' is used for something you have already experienced.
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Ayudas visuales
What can be 'Ghashang'?
Nature
- • Mountains
- • Flowers
- • Sunset
Objects
- • Carpets
- • Dresses
- • Jewelry
Abstract
- • Ideas
- • Stories
- • Music
Ghashang vs. Ziba vs. Khoshgel
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosاین خانه خیلی _______ است.
'Ghashang' means beautiful, which fits the context of admiring a house.
How do you say 'It's very beautiful' to a friend?
In spoken Persian, 'ast' contracts to 'e'.
A: نگاه کن! این فرش را ببین. B: وای، _______!
The speaker is pointing out a carpet to be admired, so a compliment is the logical response.
When would you say 'خیلی قشنگ بود' (past tense)?
The past tense 'bud' is used for something you have already experienced.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasYes, but it's more common for women and children. For men, 'khosh-tip' is better.
'Ziba' is more formal and poetic. 'Ghashang' is more common in daily life.
Change 'ast' to 'hastand' (formal) or 'an' (informal): 'Inha ghashangan.'
Only for the appearance. For taste, use 'khoshmazeh.'
Yes, it's neutral enough for a professional setting when complimenting an office or a presentation.
The opposite is 'zesht' (ugly).
Sometimes, like 'a good story' (dastane ghashang), but usually it means 'beautiful.'
You can say 'kheyli kheyli ghashange' or 'besyar ziba'.
It's like the French 'r' or the Arabic 'Qaf.' Practice by gargling water!
Yes, it's very common to say a movie was 'ghashang.'
Yes, though 'maqbul' is also very common in Dari for 'beautiful.'
It's the informal, spoken contraction of 'ghashang ast.'
Yes, but 'ghashange' is more common in friendly texts.
No, it's a standard, neutral adjective.
Frases relacionadas
خیلی زیباست
synonymIt is very beautiful (formal)
خیلی خوشگل است
similarIt is very pretty
خیلی عالی است
similarIt is very excellent
خیلی زشت است
contrastIt is very ugly
چه قشنگ!
specialized formHow beautiful!
