Significado
Stating one's name in a more formal manner.
Contexto cultural
In the capital, 'mibāšad' is the hallmark of 'Administrative Persian'. It is used extensively in news broadcasts and official government statements. While understood, 'mibāšad' is less common in daily formal speech in Kabul. They prefer 'ast' or 'hast' for almost all levels of formality. Professors and students use 'mibāšad' in thesis defenses and formal presentations to maintain a 'scholarly' atmosphere. Older merchants might use 'mibāšad' to show they are 'old school' and respectful, though 'Bande ... hastam' is more common there.
The 'Half-Space' Rule
When typing 'میباشد', always use a ZWNJ (Shift+Space on many Persian keyboards) between 'می' and 'باشد'. It's the mark of a literate writer.
Don't Overdo It
If you use 'mibāšad' for every single 'is' in a conversation, you will sound like a 19th-century bureaucrat. Use it once for your name, then switch to 'ast'.
Significado
Stating one's name in a more formal manner.
The 'Half-Space' Rule
When typing 'میباشد', always use a ZWNJ (Shift+Space on many Persian keyboards) between 'می' and 'باشد'. It's the mark of a literate writer.
Don't Overdo It
If you use 'mibāšad' for every single 'is' in a conversation, you will sound like a 19th-century bureaucrat. Use it once for your name, then switch to 'ast'.
Eye Contact
When using this formal phrase in person, maintain polite eye contact and a slight nod to show 'Adab'.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the formal introduction for a job interview.
با عرض سلام، نام من علی احمدی ______.
In a formal 'Job Interview' context, 'میباشد' is the most appropriate high-register choice.
Which sentence is the MOST formal?
Select the best option for a letter to a university dean.
'نام' is more formal than 'اسم', and 'میباشد' is more formal than 'است' or 'هستم'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
1. نام من ... میباشد | 2. اسمم ...ـه
'mibāšad' is for officials; the short '-e' ending is for friends.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
Officer: نام شما چیست؟ Citizen: نام من رضا مرادی ______.
The citizen is responding to an officer, requiring the formal 'mibāšad'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Formality Spectrum of Introductions
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosبا عرض سلام، نام من علی احمدی ______.
In a formal 'Job Interview' context, 'میباشد' is the most appropriate high-register choice.
Select the best option for a letter to a university dean.
'نام' is more formal than 'اسم', and 'میباشد' is more formal than 'است' or 'هستم'.
1. نام من ... میباشد | 2. اسمم ...ـه
'mibāšad' is for officials; the short '-e' ending is for friends.
Officer: نام شما چیست؟ Citizen: نام من رضا مرادی ______.
The citizen is responding to an officer, requiring the formal 'mibāšad'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt's not 'better', it's just more formal. 'Ast' is neutral and safe, while 'mibāšad' is specifically for professional or literary contexts.
No, it will sound very strange or like you are making a joke. Use 'Esm-am ...-e' instead.
Only in very formal speeches, news reports, or interviews. In daily life, it's mostly a written form.
'Nām' is the pure Persian word and is more formal. 'Esm' is borrowed from Arabic and is used in everyday speech.
You would say 'نام من ... نمیباشد' (nemibāšad).
It's not archaic, but it is 'high-style'. It's still the standard for all government and legal work in Iran today.
Yes, it is perfect for the first time you email someone professional.
No, Persian verbs and pronouns are gender-neutral.
Tajiks usually use 'ast' or 'hast'. 'Mibāšad' is very much an Iranian-Persian formal standard.
Formal Persian often prefers longer words and phrases to show respect and education.
Frases relacionadas
نام خانوادگی
builds onLast name / Surname
اینجانب
similarThe undersigned / I (very formal)
تخلص
specialized formPen name / Pseudonym
شهرت
synonymLast name (archaic/formal)
