Significado
To operate a car and steer it.
Contexto cultural
In Tehran, driving is considered a test of character. The phrase often implies navigating heavy traffic and 'Zereh-pushi' (wearing armor) metaphorically. In rural areas, 'mashin ranandegi kardan' often refers to driving pickup trucks (Zamyad) or tractors, and is a vital economic skill. For Iranians abroad, getting a local license is a major milestone of integration, often discussed using this phrase. Younger Iranians use 'Dor-dor' to describe driving around aimlessly to socialize, which is a specific type of 'ranandegi'.
Drop the 'Mashin'
In 90% of conversations, you can just say 'ranandegi kardan'. Everyone knows you mean a car.
Watch the Tense
Don't forget the 'mi-' prefix for present tense. 'Mashin ranandegi konam' is subjunctive; 'mikonam' is indicative.
Significado
To operate a car and steer it.
Drop the 'Mashin'
In 90% of conversations, you can just say 'ranandegi kardan'. Everyone knows you mean a car.
Watch the Tense
Don't forget the 'mi-' prefix for present tense. 'Mashin ranandegi konam' is subjunctive; 'mikonam' is indicative.
The Horn
In Iran, 'ranandegi' involves using the horn to say 'hello', 'watch out', or 'thank you'. It's not always aggressive!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'kardan'.
من دیروز دو ساعت ماشین رانندگی ________.
The sentence uses 'diruz' (yesterday), so the past tense 'kardam' is required.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the best option:
The standard order is Subject + Object + Verbal Noun + Auxiliary Verb.
Complete the dialogue.
علی: آیا برادرت گواهینامه دارد؟ سارا: بله، او خیلی خوب ________.
Since the question is about a license (govahiname), the logical answer is about driving.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are tired and want your friend to take the wheel.
Asking 'Can you drive?' is the appropriate way to ask for help.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Formal vs Informal
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosمن دیروز دو ساعت ماشین رانندگی ________.
The sentence uses 'diruz' (yesterday), so the past tense 'kardam' is required.
Select the best option:
The standard order is Subject + Object + Verbal Noun + Auxiliary Verb.
علی: آیا برادرت گواهینامه دارد؟ سارا: بله، او خیلی خوب ________.
Since the question is about a license (govahiname), the logical answer is about driving.
You are tired and want your friend to take the wheel.
Asking 'Can you drive?' is the appropriate way to ask for help.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting.
No, for a motorcycle use 'motor-savari kardan'.
It is 'mashin ranandegi kardam'.
Usually no, unless you are talking about a specific car like 'I drove *that* car'.
You say 'Daram ranandegi yad migiram'.
Yes, just 'ranandegi kardan' or casually 'mashin rondan'.
It literally means 'hand-steering' and is used to describe someone's driving skill level.
Yes, 'Ranandegi-ye u bad ast' (His driving is bad).
'Mashin' is common; 'khodro' is formal/technical.
Say 'Man ranandegi kardan ra doost daram'.
Frases relacionadas
گواهینامه گرفتن
builds onTo get a driver's license
ترافیک سنگین
similarHeavy traffic
تصادف کردن
contrastTo have an accident
پارک کردن
specialized formTo park
بنزین زدن
similarTo refuel
