Significado
Garments that have recently been acquired or made.
Contexto cultural
Wearing new clothes (No-navar) is mandatory for the first day of the New Year. It symbolizes leaving the old self behind. Guests are expected to wear brand new, high-end outfits to weddings to show respect to the host. It is culturally taboo to wear new or bright clothes for 40 days after a relative passes away. Similar to Iran, 'Lebas-e Naw' is central to Eid al-Fitr celebrations, often involving traditional embroidery.
The 'Mobarak' Rule
Always say 'Mobarak bashad' when you see someone in new clothes. It's the most important social lubricant in Iran.
Word Order
Never say 'Jadid Lebas'. Your Persian friends will understand, but it sounds very 'foreign'.
Significado
Garments that have recently been acquired or made.
The 'Mobarak' Rule
Always say 'Mobarak bashad' when you see someone in new clothes. It's the most important social lubricant in Iran.
Word Order
Never say 'Jadid Lebas'. Your Persian friends will understand, but it sounds very 'foreign'.
Color Matters
If you buy 'Lebas-e Jadid' for a happy occasion, avoid dark colors like black or navy if possible.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct form (don't forget the Ezafe).
من برای عروسی یک _______ _______ خریدم.
The noun 'لباس' needs the Ezafe '-e' to connect to the adjective 'جدید'.
Which sentence is a common compliment for someone wearing new clothes?
دوست شما لباس جدید پوشیده است. چه میگویید؟
'Mobarak' is the standard way to congratulate someone on a new purchase.
Match the Persian phrase to its English context.
Match the following:
These are common collocations using the phrase.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
الف: چرا به بازار میروی؟ ب: چون میخواهم برای مهمانی فردا _________ بخرم.
You go to the bazaar/market to buy clothes for a party.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Jadid vs. No
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosمن برای عروسی یک _______ _______ خریدم.
The noun 'لباس' needs the Ezafe '-e' to connect to the adjective 'جدید'.
دوست شما لباس جدید پوشیده است. چه میگویید؟
'Mobarak' is the standard way to congratulate someone on a new purchase.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are common collocations using the phrase.
الف: چرا به بازار میروی؟ ب: چون میخواهم برای مهمانی فردا _________ بخرم.
You go to the bazaar/market to buy clothes for a party.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasTechnically no. For shoes, use 'Kafsh-e jadid' (کفش جدید). 'Lebas' refers to body garments.
It can be both. It's a collective noun like 'clothing', but can also mean 'a dress' or 'an outfit'.
'Jadid' is 'new' (recently made/bought). 'No' is 'new' (fresh/unused/festive).
Say: 'Man be lebas-e jadid niaz daram.'
It's better to say 'Yuniform-e jadid'.
In close friendships it's okay, but generally, it's better to just compliment the look.
Add 'ha' to 'Lebas': 'Lebas-ha-ye jadid'.
Usually no, unless you are emphasizing they are 'new to you'.
Young people might say 'Tip-e jadid' (new style).
It means 'blessed'. It's a way of wishing that the new purchase brings good luck.
Frases relacionadas
لباس نو
synonymBrand new clothes
مد روز
similarModern fashion
رخت و لباس
builds onClothing and gear
لباس کهنه
contrastOld/worn-out clothes
