Significado
A significant amount of money.
Contexto cultural
Due to inflation, 'mablagh-e ziadi' is often discussed in terms of 'gold coins' (Seke) or US Dollars to maintain a sense of real value. In business, mentioning a 'mablagh-e ziadi' is often the start of a long 'Taarof' session where both parties pretend the money doesn't matter. During Ramadan or religious holidays, 'mablagh-e ziadi' is often mentioned in the context of 'Zakat' or 'Khums' (religious taxes/charity). The 'Mehrieh' (dowry) is often a 'mablagh-e ziadi' that is legally binding and discussed heavily during wedding negotiations.
Sound like a native
Use 'مبلغ' instead of 'پول' when talking to bank staff or landlords to sound more respectful and serious.
The Indefinite 'i'
Don't forget the 'i' at the end of 'ziadi'. Saying 'mablagh-e ziad' is grammatically okay but sounds less natural than 'mablagh-e ziadi'.
Significado
A significant amount of money.
Sound like a native
Use 'مبلغ' instead of 'پول' when talking to bank staff or landlords to sound more respectful and serious.
The Indefinite 'i'
Don't forget the 'i' at the end of 'ziadi'. Saying 'mablagh-e ziad' is grammatically okay but sounds less natural than 'mablagh-e ziadi'.
The Toman Trap
Always clarify if a 'mablagh-e ziadi' is in Tomans or Rials. One zero makes a huge difference!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct word to mean 'a large amount of money'.
او برای خرید خانه ________ زیادی پول لازم دارد.
We use 'مبلغ' for money. 'تعداد' is for countable objects.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a bank setting?
Which one is correct?
'مبلغ زیادی' is the standard professional collocation for money transfers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: چرا اینقدر ناراحتی؟ B: چون دیروز ________ بابت جریمه دادم.
The context of being 'upset' (narahat) implies a large, negative expense.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you use 'مبلغ هنگفتی' instead of 'مبلغ زیادی'?
'Hangoft' is more formal and implies an even larger, more impressive sum.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Choosing the right 'A lot of'
Money
- • مبلغ زیادی
People/Items
- • تعداد زیادی
Mass/Liquid
- • مقدار زیادی
Formality Scale
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosاو برای خرید خانه ________ زیادی پول لازم دارد.
We use 'مبلغ' for money. 'تعداد' is for countable objects.
Which one is correct?
'مبلغ زیادی' is the standard professional collocation for money transfers.
A: چرا اینقدر ناراحتی؟ B: چون دیروز ________ بابت جریمه دادم.
The context of being 'upset' (narahat) implies a large, negative expense.
When would you use 'مبلغ هنگفتی' instead of 'مبلغ زیادی'?
'Hangoft' is more formal and implies an even larger, more impressive sum.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, for people use 'تعداد زیادی' (ta'dad-e ziadi).
It is neutral-formal. It's safer than 'pool' in professional settings.
The opposite is 'مبلغ ناچیزی' (mablagh-e nachizi) or 'مبلغ کمی'.
It's the indefinite marker, making it 'a large amount' rather than 'the large amount'.
It's understandable but not natural. Stick to 'ziad' or 'kalan'.
Rarely. Poets prefer more evocative words for wealth like 'ganj' (treasure).
Use 'مبلغ کمی' or 'مبلغ ناچیزی'.
No, for time use 'مدت زیادی' (moddat-e ziadi).
Yes, especially when discussing bills or splitting costs.
No, it's relative. A 'large amount' for a student is different from a 'large amount' for a CEO.
Frases relacionadas
پول قلمبه
synonymA lump sum of money
مبلغ ناچیز
contrastA negligible amount
ثروت کلان
similarMassive wealth
هزینه هنگفت
specialized formEnormous expense
