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حل مشکلات با 'Figure Out'

وقتی با مغزت یه «معما»، یه «راز»، یا یه موقعیت «گیج‌کننده» رو «حل می‌کنی»، از figure out استفاده کن.

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'figure out' when you need to solve a problem or understand something through mental effort and logic.

  • Use it for mental solutions: 'I figured out the answer.' (max 20 words)
  • It is separable: 'Figure it out' is correct, but 'Figure out it' is wrong.
  • Focus on the process: It implies you thought hard to find the result.
🧠 + 🔍 = 💡 (Subject + figure + [object] + out)

مرور کلی

آیا تا به حال ده دقیقه به صفحه ورود نتفلیکس خیره شده‌اید چون رمز عبور خود را فراموش کرده بودید؟ همه ما این را تجربه کرده‌ایم. نام سگتان را امتحان می‌کنید.
تاریخ تولدتان را امتحان می‌کنید. هیچ چیز کار نمی‌کند. ناگهان، آن رمز عبور عجیبی را که در سال ۲۰۱۹ ساخته بودید به یاد می‌آورید.
آن لحظه‌ای که معما را حل می‌کنید دقیقاً همان معنای figure out کردن چیزی است. این همان احساس رضایت‌بخش «آها!» است وقتی قطعات یک پازل بالاخره در کنار هم قرار می‌گیرند.
در انگلیسی، ما چیزهایی داریم که به آن‌ها افعال عبارتی (phrasal verbs) می‌گوییم. آن‌ها مانند تیم‌های کوچکی بین یک فعل و یک کلمه کوچک (یک حرف اضافه یا قید) هستند. Figure out یکی از مفیدترین افعالی است که تا به حال یاد خواهید گرفت.
در اصل، به معنای حل یک مشکل یا درک یک موقعیت با استفاده از مغزتان است. این فقط در مورد شنیدن یک واقعیت نیست؛ بلکه در مورد تلاشی است که ذهن شما برای درک آن انجام می‌دهد. به آن فکر کنید مثل اینکه شما کارآگاه زندگی خود هستید.
چه در حال حل یک مسئله ریاضی باشید، چه در حال تعمیر یک برنامه خراب، یا تلاش برای درک اینکه چرا دوستتان عجیب رفتار می‌کند، شما در حال figuring کردن چیزها out هستید.

این گرامر چطور کار می‌کنه

این نکته گرامری کمی شبیه به یک مجموعه لگو است. شما قطعه اصلی figure و قطعه رابط out را دارید. آن‌ها با هم معنای کاملاً جدیدی ایجاد می‌کنند که هیچ ربطی به کشیدن اشکال (که معنای معمول figure است) ندارد!
یکی از چیزهایی که figure out را خاص می‌کند این است که جداشدنی است. این یک روش شیک برای گفتن این است که می‌توانید چیزی را که در حال حل آن هستید، دقیقاً در وسط دو کلمه قرار دهید. می‌توانید بگویید figure out the password یا figure the password out.
هر دو ۱۰۰٪ درست و طبیعی هستند. با این حال، انگلیسی یک تله کوچک برای شما دارد. اگر از یک ضمیر کوچک مانند it یا them یا her استفاده کنید، باید در وسط قرار بگیرد.
باید بگویید figure it out.

الگوی ساخت

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برای استفاده صحیح از این، فقط چند مرحله ساده را دنبال کنید:
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Base Form: figure out (برای عادت‌ها یا حقایق کلی)
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Past Tense: figured out (برای چیزهایی که دیروز حل کردید)
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Continuous: figuring out (برای چیزهایی که همین الان در حال حل آن‌ها هستید)
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| ساختار | مثال | ترجمه |
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| :--- | :--- | :--- |
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| حال ساده | I figure out the bill. | من صورت‌حساب را حساب می‌کنم. |
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| گذشته ساده | I figured out the code. | من کد را رمزگشایی کردم. |
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| با ضمیر | figure it out | آن را حل کن / بفهم |

کی استفاده کنیم

هر زمان که تلاش ذهنی در میان باشد، از این فعل عبارتی استفاده کنید. اگر مجبور به فکر کردن، محاسبه یا تحلیل هستید، figure out بهترین دوست شماست.
  • تکنولوژی: "I can't figure out how to turn off these notifications!" (نمی‌توانم بفهمم چطور این اعلان‌ها را خاموش کنم!)
  • زندگی اجتماعی: "I'm trying to figure out if he likes me." (دارم سعی می‌کنم بفهمم آیا او مرا دوست دارد یا نه.)

اشتباهات رایج

  1. 1تله It: هرگز نگویید figure out it. همیشه figure it out است.
  2. 2اشتباه گرفتن با Find out: از find out برای اطلاعاتی که بدون تلاش زیاد کشف می‌کنیم استفاده می‌کنیم. از figure out زمانی استفاده می‌کنیم که برای رسیدن به جواب باید فکر کنیم.

مقایسه با الگوهای مشابه

  • Understand: اصطلاح کلی است. Figure out بیشتر در مورد فرآیند رسیدن به آن درک است.
  • Find out: برای کشف‌های ساده.
    من found out که کتابخانه بسته است.

سؤالات رایج

س: آیا رسمی است یا غیررسمی؟
ج: خنثی است! می‌توانید از آن با دوست یا رییس خود استفاده کنید.
س: آیا می‌توانم آن را برای افراد استفاده کنم؟
ج: بله، به این معنی است که انگیزه‌های پنهان آن‌ها را درک می‌کنید.

Conjugating 'Figure Out'

Tense Subject Verb Form Example
Present Simple
I / You / We / They
figure out
I figure out the puzzle.
Present Simple
He / She / It
figures out
She figures out the cost.
Past Simple
All subjects
figured out
They figured it out.
Present Continuous
I
am figuring out
I am figuring it out now.
Present Perfect
He / She
has figured out
He has figured out the way.
Future
All subjects
will figure out
We will figure it out later.

Separability Patterns

Object Type Pattern Example
Noun
Figure [Noun] Out
Figure the answer out.
Noun
Figure Out [Noun]
Figure out the answer.
Pronoun
Figure [Pronoun] Out
Figure it out. (Correct)
Pronoun
Figure Out [Pronoun]
Figure out it. (Incorrect)

Meanings

To reach an understanding or find a solution to a problem by thinking about it deeply or performing calculations.

1

Solving a puzzle/problem

To find the answer to a specific question or technical issue.

“Can you figure out this math problem?”

“We need to figure out why the car won't start.”

2

Understanding someone's behavior

To comprehend the reasons behind a person's actions or personality.

“I can't figure him out; he's so mysterious.”

“She's hard to figure out because she never talks about herself.”

3

Calculating amounts

To compute a total or a cost using mathematics.

“We need to figure out the total cost of the wedding.”

“I'm trying to figure out how much tax I owe.”

4

Planning a method

To decide on a course of action or a way to achieve a goal.

“Let's figure out a way to get there by 5 PM.”

“They are figuring out how to expand the business.”

Reference Table

Reference table for حل مشکلات با 'Figure Out'
زمان شکل جمله مثال نکته استفاده
Present
figure out
I figure out the bill.
برای عادت‌ها یا حقایق کلی.
Past
figured out
She figured it out.
یه کار ذهنی که تموم شده.
Continuous
figuring out
We are figuring it out.
الان داری یه مشکل رو حل می‌کنی.
With Pronoun
figure __ out
Figure it out.
ضمیر حتماً باید وسط بیاد.
With Noun (End)
figure out __
Figure out the plan.
رایج و استفاده ازش آسونه.
With Noun (Middle)
figure __ out
Figure the plan out.
تأکید بیشتر روی "نقشه".

طیف رسمیت

رسمی
We must ascertain the cause of the discrepancy.

We must ascertain the cause of the discrepancy. (Workplace problem)

خنثی
We need to figure out what went wrong.

We need to figure out what went wrong. (Workplace problem)

غیر رسمی
Let's figure this out.

Let's figure this out. (Workplace problem)

عامیانه
Gotta suss it out.

Gotta suss it out. (Workplace problem)

The Mind of 'Figure Out'

Figure Out

Math/Money

  • Calculations Total cost
  • Equations Math problems

People

  • Motives Why they did it
  • Personality Who they are

Logistics

  • Plans How to get there
  • Schedules Bus times

Figure Out vs. Find Out

Figure Out
Mental Effort Solving a puzzle
Calculation Doing math
Find Out
Discovery Hearing news
Information Checking a fact

Can I use 'Figure Out'?

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Did you use your brain to solve it?

YES
Go to next step
NO
Use 'Find' or 'Find out'
2

Is the object a pronoun (it/them)?

YES
Put it in the middle: Figure it out
NO
Put it at the end: Figure out the answer

Common Objects for Figure Out

🧩

Problems

  • Puzzles
  • Errors
  • Glitches
👤

People

  • Behavior
  • Intentions
  • Moods
🔢

Numbers

  • Taxes
  • Tips
  • Budgets

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

I can figure out the answer.

I can find the answer using my brain.

2

Can you figure it out?

Can you solve it?

3

He figures out the game.

He understands how to play.

4

We figured out the price.

We calculated the cost.

1

I need to figure out the bus schedule.

I need to understand the bus times.

2

She couldn't figure out the instructions.

She didn't understand the manual.

3

Let's figure out where to eat.

Let's decide on a restaurant.

4

Did you figure them out?

Did you solve the problems?

1

I'm trying to figure out why the computer is slow.

I am investigating the cause of the slow computer.

2

It took me ages to figure out her true intentions.

It took a long time to understand what she really wanted.

3

We have to figure out a way to save money.

We must find a method for saving.

4

Once you figure it out, it's actually quite easy.

After you understand the process, it is simple.

1

Scientists are still figuring out the long-term effects.

Researchers are still analyzing the future consequences.

2

I've finally figured out how to balance work and life.

I have discovered the solution to my schedule issues.

3

He's a tough nut to crack, but I'll figure him out eventually.

He is difficult to understand, but I will succeed.

4

The detective figured out the motive behind the crime.

The investigator deduced the reason for the act.

1

It's imperative that we figure out the logistical bottlenecks.

We must identify and solve the supply chain issues.

2

The nuances of the treaty are difficult to figure out.

The subtle details of the agreement are hard to grasp.

3

I can't quite figure out what he's hinting at.

I am unable to decipher his subtext.

4

Having figured out the algorithm, she optimized the code.

After understanding the logic, she improved the program.

1

The philosopher spent his life figuring out the nature of being.

The thinker dedicated his time to understanding existence.

2

One might never truly figure out the labyrinthine bureaucracy of this city.

It is possible to never understand the complex systems here.

3

The sheer complexity of the data makes it impossible to figure out at a glance.

The data is too hard to understand immediately.

4

She has an uncanny ability to figure out people's weaknesses.

She is exceptionally good at identifying flaws in others.

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

Solving problems with 'Figure Out' در مقابل Figure out vs. Find out

Learners use 'figure out' for any new information they get.

Solving problems with 'Figure Out' در مقابل Figure out vs. Work out

These are almost identical and often interchangeable.

Solving problems with 'Figure Out' در مقابل Figure out vs. Solve

Learners think 'solve' is always better because it's a single word.

اشتباهات رایج

I figure out it.

I figure it out.

Pronouns must go in the middle of this phrasal verb.

I figure out my keys.

I found my keys.

Use 'find' for physical objects you lost. Use 'figure out' for mental problems.

He figure out.

He figures out.

Don't forget the 's' for third-person singular in the present tense.

I figured out to the answer.

I figured out the answer.

Do not use 'to' after 'figure out'. It is a transitive verb that takes a direct object.

I am figure out the problem.

I am figuring out the problem.

Continuous tense requires the -ing form.

I figured out that he is here.

I found out that he is here.

If you just learned a fact without thinking, use 'found out'.

Can you figure out me?

Can you figure me out?

Again, the pronoun 'me' must go in the middle.

I figured out how do it.

I figured out how to do it.

After 'how', you need an infinitive 'to do' or a subject + verb.

The answer was figured out by me.

I figured out the answer.

While grammatically possible, the passive voice is very unnatural for this verb.

I figured out the solution of the problem.

I figured out the solution to the problem.

This is a preposition error with 'solution', not 'figure out', but common in this context.

I figured out to solve the issue.

I figured out how to solve the issue.

You cannot follow 'figure out' directly with an infinitive.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

I finally figured out ___.

It's hard to figure out ___.

We need to figure out a way to ___.

Have you figured out ___ yet?

Real World Usage

Tech Support constant

I can't figure out why my laptop won't connect to the printer.

Job Interview common

I'm good at figuring out creative solutions to complex problems.

Dating very common

I really like her, but I can't figure her out yet.

Math Class constant

Did you figure out the answer to question five?

Travel very common

We need to figure out which train goes to the airport.

Texting very common

Lmk when u figure it out.

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لحظه "آها!"

بالاخره فهمیدی! وقتی یه چیزی گیج‌کننده بود و آخرش تونستی درکش کنی، بگو:
I finally figured it out!
⚠️

تله "It"

هرگز نگو figure out it. out مثل یه دیواره که it نمیتونه ازش رد بشه: Figure it out.
🎯

طبیعی‌تر حرف بزن

برای اینکه طبیعی‌تر حرف بزنی، توی مکالمه‌های روزمره بیشتر از figure out استفاده کن تا solve:
I need to figure out this problem.

Smart Tips

Say 'I'm trying to figure this out' instead of 'I'm doing this math'. It sounds more like you are actively solving it.

I am doing the math. I am figuring out the math.

Imagine the pronoun is a sandwich filling and 'figure' and 'out' are the bread. The filling must stay inside!

I will figure out them. I will figure them out.

Use 'figure out' with 'logistics' or 'strategy'.

We need to think about the plan. We need to figure out the logistics.

Use 'can't figure [person] out'. It's a very common idiomatic way to express confusion.

I don't understand him. I can't figure him out.

تلفظ

/ˌfɪɡjər ˈaʊt/

Stress on 'Out'

In phrasal verbs like 'figure out', the stress usually falls on the particle 'out', not the verb 'figure'.

fig-yer-out

Linking

The 'r' in 'figure' often links smoothly to the 'o' in 'out', sounding like 'fig-yer-out'.

Rising on 'Out'

Did you figure it OUT? ↗

Conveys curiosity or surprise.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of the 'Figure' as a number and 'Out' as the result of a math problem.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a detective with a magnifying glass looking at a giant number '8'. He is trying to 'figure' out the mystery of the number.

Rhyme

If a problem makes you shout, take some time to figure it out!

Story

A student was staring at a broken robot. He looked at the wires (the figures) and pulled one 'out'. Suddenly, he understood! He had figured it out.

شبکه واژگان

solveunderstandcalculatedecipherdeduceresolvecomprehend

چالش

Look at a piece of technology in your room. Try to explain in English how to 'figure out' how to change its settings.

نکات فرهنگی

'Figure out' is extremely common in the US, especially in 'can-do' culture where problem-solving is highly valued.

While 'figure out' is used, 'work out' is often a more common alternative in the UK for the same meaning.

Using 'figure out' in a meeting shows you are taking initiative. It is seen as a positive, proactive phrase.

The word 'figure' comes from the Latin 'figura' (shape/form). In the 14th century, it referred to numerical symbols.

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

Have you ever had a problem with your computer that you couldn't figure out?

Who is the most difficult person you've ever had to figure out?

Can you figure out the best way to learn 50 new words a week?

If you were lost in a new city without a phone, how would you figure out where to go?

موضوعات نگارش

Write about a time you figured out a difficult puzzle or game.
Describe a person you know who is hard to figure out.
Explain how you would figure out a budget for a trip to New York.
Discuss a global problem that scientists are trying to figure out.

اشتباهات رایج

Incorrect

صحیح


Incorrect

صحیح


Incorrect

صحیح


Incorrect

صحیح

Test Yourself

جای خالی رو با قرار دادن صحیح ضمیر پر کن.

The puzzle is hard, but I will ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: figure it out
با ضمایری مثل 'it'، باید ضمیر رو بین 'figure' و 'out' بذاری.
اشتباه این جمله رو پیدا کن و درستش کن. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Yesterday, I figure out how to fix my laptop.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Yesterday, I figured out how to fix my laptop.
چون کار «دیروز» اتفاق افتاده، باید از زمان گذشته 'figured out' استفاده کنی.
وقتی درباره یه مسئله ریاضی حرف می‌زنی، کدوم جمله طبیعی‌تره؟ چند گزینه‌ای

Choose the best sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I figured out the math problem.
'Figure out' به معنی تلاش فکری و حل کردنه که برای ریاضی عالیه.

Score: /3

تمرین‌های عملی

8 exercises
Choose the correct sentence. چند گزینه‌ای

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Pronouns must go in the middle of separable phrasal verbs.
Fill in the missing word.

It took me an hour to figure ___ the answer.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: c
The phrasal verb is 'figure out'.
Find the mistake. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

I figured out that the bus was late by asking the driver.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a
Since you got the information by asking (discovery), 'found out' is more appropriate than 'figured out'.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Reorder

out / we / it / will / figure

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: c
Subject + auxiliary + verb + pronoun + particle.
Match the context to the sentence. جفت کردن

Match the following:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: d
Figure out is used in all these contexts.
Translate to English. ترجمه

No puedo entenderlo (usando 'figure out').

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
The pronoun 'him' must be in the middle.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: This IKEA desk is impossible to build! B: Don't worry, ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
'Figure it out' is the natural response for solving a building puzzle.
Is this rule true or false? True False Rule

You can use 'figure out' for finding your lost car keys.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
False. Use 'find' for physical objects. Use 'figure out' for mental solutions.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

10 exercises
جای خالی را پر کن. پر کردن جای خالی

I can't ___ how to open this jar!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: figure out
جایگاه ضمیر رو درست کن. Error Correction

If the code is wrong, we need to figure out it.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: If the code is wrong, we need to figure it out.
کلمات رو به ترتیب صحیح قرار بده. Sentence Reorder

out / the / we / figured / answer

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We figured out the answer
به انگلیسی ترجمه کن. ترجمه

Ich muss herausfinden, wie man das benutzt.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I need to figure out how to use this.
شکل صحیح زمان گذشته رو انتخاب کن. چند گزینه‌ای

He ___ the secret code last night.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: figured out
جمله رو به موقعیتش وصل کن. جفت کردن

Match the following:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Figure out the bill | At a restaurant
جای خالی را پر کن. پر کردن جای خالی

Are you still ___ the Wi-Fi password?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: figuring out
جمله رو درست کن. Error Correction

I figured out it was raining.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I found out it was raining.
کدوم برای ضمیر درسته؟ چند گزینه‌ای

Select the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'll figure them out.
به انگلیسی ترجمه کن. ترجمه

Hast du es gelöst?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Did you figure it out?

Score: /10

سوالات متداول (8)

Yes, you can! With a noun like `the answer`, you can put it at the end or in the middle.

They are very similar. `Work out` is more common in British English and also means to exercise at the gym.

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in neutral and semi-formal business contexts.

In English, separable phrasal verbs require pronouns to be placed between the verb and the particle.

No. While it can mean 'calculate', it more often means 'understand' or 'solve' non-numerical problems.

Yes, it means to understand someone's personality or why they are acting a certain way.

Yes, `solve`, `calculate`, or `comprehend` are good synonyms depending on the context.

The past tense is `figured out`. It is a regular verb.

Scaffolded Practice

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Mastery Progress

Needs Practice

Improving

Strong

Mastered

In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Averiguar / Resolver

English distinguishes between the mental process (figure out) and the final result (solve).

French low

Résoudre / Comprendre

French lacks the 'separable' grammar structure of English phrasal verbs.

German high

Herausfinden / Ausrechnen

The logic of adding a particle to a verb is very similar to English.

Japanese none

Kaiketsu suru / Wakaru

Japanese verbs do not separate to place objects in the middle.

Arabic low

Yastantij / Yahul

Arabic uses prefixes and suffixes rather than separate particles like 'out'.

Chinese partial

Nòng mǐngbái / Xiǎng chūlái

The Chinese 'chūlái' (come out) functions very similarly to the English 'out' in this context.

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