حساب، حساب است، کاکا برادر
hesab, hesab ast, kaka baradar
Account is account, brother is brother
معنی
Business is business, even among family or friends.
زمینه فرهنگی
In the bazaar, merchants often drink tea and act like brothers, but every single 'shahi' (cent) is recorded. This proverb is the verbal agreement that allows this dual reality to exist. Young Iranians use this phrase to avoid the 'Tarof' traps of their parents' generation. It is seen as a sign of being 'modern' and 'organized' (monazam). The word 'Kaka' is still used as a common word for 'brother' in provinces like Khuzestan and Hormozgan, making the proverb feel even more literal there.
Use it to stop Tarof
If someone says 'Ghabele nadare' (It's not worth anything/Take it for free), you can smile and say 'Hesab hesab ast' to insist on paying.
Don't sound like a robot
Always pair this with a smile. It's a proverb about preserving friendship, not about being a cold debt collector.
معنی
Business is business, even among family or friends.
Use it to stop Tarof
If someone says 'Ghabele nadare' (It's not worth anything/Take it for free), you can smile and say 'Hesab hesab ast' to insist on paying.
Don't sound like a robot
Always pair this with a smile. It's a proverb about preserving friendship, not about being a cold debt collector.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the proverb.
حساب، حساب است، ____ برادر.
The traditional form uses 'Kaka' for rhythm and cultural resonance.
In which situation is this phrase most appropriate?
You are lending 500,000 Tomans to your cousin for a week.
It is used to justify being formal about a loan to a relative.
What is the main goal of using this phrase?
Why do people say 'Hesab hesab ast'?
The proverb aims to prevent future conflicts by being clear now.
Complete the dialogue.
دوست: 'ببخشید، یادم رفت پول ناهار را بدهم.' شما: 'اشکالی ندارد، ولی یادت باشد که...'
This is the natural way to remind a friend about a shared cost.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Relationship vs. Transaction
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاحساب، حساب است، ____ برادر.
The traditional form uses 'Kaka' for rhythm and cultural resonance.
You are lending 500,000 Tomans to your cousin for a week.
It is used to justify being formal about a loan to a relative.
Why do people say 'Hesab hesab ast'?
The proverb aims to prevent future conflicts by being clear now.
دوست: 'ببخشید، یادم رفت پول ناهار را بدهم.' شما: 'اشکالی ندارد، ولی یادت باشد که...'
This is the natural way to remind a friend about a shared cost.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
4 سوالNo, it is an affectionate, old-fashioned term for a brother or close male friend. In this proverb, it is perfectly polite.
It's better to use the more formal 'Dusti be jaye khod...' version with a boss, as 'Kaka' is too informal for a superior.
Yes, it can apply to time, promises, or any shared responsibility that needs to be tracked.
'Ast' is the written/formal form. In conversation, everyone says 'Hesab hesab-e'.
عبارات مرتبط
دوستی به جای خود، حساب به جای خود
synonymFriendship in its place, accounting in its place.
حساب به دینار، بخشش به خروار
builds onAccount by the penny, but give by the ton.
بیحساب و کتاب
contrastWithout account or book (disorganized).
