معنی
Describes something happening purely by coincidence or without planning.
زمینه فرهنگی
The concept of 'Qaza' is a major theme in the works of Omar Khayyam, who often wrote about the inevitability of fate and the 'moving finger' that writes our lives. Iranians often use fatalistic language to avoid sounding arrogant. Attributing success to 'fate' or 'God's will' is a sign of good breeding. In modern Tehran, while 'shansi' is common, using 'Dast bar ghaza' in a story can make the speaker seem more intellectual or 'ba-kelass' (classy). The phrase is also widely used in Afghanistan with the same meaning and formal weight, often appearing in news broadcasts and formal storytelling.
Use it for 'Plot Twists'
If you are writing a story in Persian, use this phrase to introduce the most important coincidence. It makes the reader feel the weight of the moment.
Spelling Matters
Always use 'ق' (Ghaf) and not 'غ' (Gheyn). Using 'غ' changes the meaning to 'food' and will make your sentence nonsensical.
معنی
Describes something happening purely by coincidence or without planning.
Use it for 'Plot Twists'
If you are writing a story in Persian, use this phrase to introduce the most important coincidence. It makes the reader feel the weight of the moment.
Spelling Matters
Always use 'ق' (Ghaf) and not 'غ' (Gheyn). Using 'غ' changes the meaning to 'food' and will make your sentence nonsensical.
Humility Marker
Use this phrase when talking about your achievements to sound more humble. It suggests that luck/fate helped you, which is highly valued in Iranian culture.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to complete the story.
داشتم در کتابخانه دنبال کتاب تاریخ میگشتم که ________ کتابی را که سال پیش گم کرده بودم پیدا کردم.
The sentence describes a coincidence (finding a lost book while looking for another), making 'دست بر قضا' the perfect fit.
Which sentence uses the phrase in the most natural register?
کدام جمله درستتر است؟
This sentence correctly uses the phrase as an adverb to describe an unexpected meeting in the past.
Match the Persian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These two phrases are the closest equivalents in terms of meaning and narrative function.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
علی: چطور شد که این شغل را پیدا کردی؟ مریم: ________، در روزنامه یک آگهی دیدم و رزومه فرستادم.
Maryam is explaining a lucky coincidence that led to her job.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاداشتم در کتابخانه دنبال کتاب تاریخ میگشتم که ________ کتابی را که سال پیش گم کرده بودم پیدا کردم.
The sentence describes a coincidence (finding a lost book while looking for another), making 'دست بر قضا' the perfect fit.
کدام جمله درستتر است؟
This sentence correctly uses the phrase as an adverb to describe an unexpected meeting in the past.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These two phrases are the closest equivalents in terms of meaning and narrative function.
علی: چطور شد که این شغل را پیدا کردی؟ مریم: ________، در روزنامه یک آگهی دیدم و رزومه فرستادم.
Maryam is explaining a lucky coincidence that led to her job.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالWhile it has religious roots (Qaza), it is used by everyone today, regardless of their religious beliefs, as a standard idiom for coincidence.
Yes! You can say 'Dast bar ghaza, my car broke down.' It works for both lucky and unlucky coincidences.
'Ettefaghan' is like 'by the way' or 'actually.' 'Dast bar ghaza' is specifically for 'as luck would have it' in a story.
Yes, but mostly when people are telling a story or an anecdote. It's not used for quick, one-word answers.
It is a voiceless uvular plosive. Think of the sound you make when gargling, but as a quick 'k' or 'g' sound from the throat.
No, there is no 'Ezafe' (the -e sound) between Dast and bar. It is just 'Dast bar ghaza'.
Yes, it is considered formal/literary, but it's very common in standard educated speech.
No, it almost always comes at the beginning of the clause it describes.
Only if you misspell it! With a 'Q', it means fate. With a 'Gh', it means food.
Yes, 'Az ghaza' (از قضا) is the shorter, slightly more old-fashioned version.
عبارات مرتبط
از قضا
synonymBy fate/chance
اتفاقاً
similarIncidentally / Actually
بر حسب اتفاق
specialized formBy way of accident
تقدیر
builds onDestiny
