Signification
A request to do something at a reduced speed.
Contexte culturel
When a guest asks a host to speak 'āheste-tar', the host will often apologize profusely for being too fast, as part of 'Ta'arof' (ritual politeness). In a taxi, saying 'āheste-tar' is not just a linguistic request but often a safety necessity. Drivers appreciate the feedback if given politely. The concept of 'Āheste' is praised in Persian poetry as a virtue of the wise. Rumi often speaks of moving 'āheste' to avoid the traps of the ego.
The 'Lotfan' Rule
Always add 'lotfan' (please) when using this phrase as a request to avoid sounding like you are giving an order.
Don't over-yavāsh
While 'yavāsh-tar' is common, using it with a professor or elder might seem slightly unrefined. Stick to 'āheste-tar'.
Signification
A request to do something at a reduced speed.
The 'Lotfan' Rule
Always add 'lotfan' (please) when using this phrase as a request to avoid sounding like you are giving an order.
Don't over-yavāsh
While 'yavāsh-tar' is common, using it with a professor or elder might seem slightly unrefined. Stick to 'āheste-tar'.
Hand Gestures
In Iran, a downward palm motion often accompanies the phrase 'āheste-tar' to visually signal 'slow down'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to ask the driver to slow down.
آقا، لطفاً کمی ________ برانید.
'Āheste-tar' is the correct word for 'slower'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a teacher to slow down?
How do you ask a teacher to speak slower?
This uses the polite 'you' and the 'is it possible' construction.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are listening to a song and want to hear the lyrics better.
Slowing down the audio helps in understanding lyrics.
Complete the dialogue.
A: من خیلی تند میدوم. B: بله، لطفاً کمی ________ بدو تا من هم برسم.
The speaker needs the other person to slow down so they can catch up.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Speed Levels in Persian
When to use Āheste-tar
Contexts
- • Driving
- • Speaking
- • Walking
- • Music
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesآقا، لطفاً کمی ________ برانید.
'Āheste-tar' is the correct word for 'slower'.
How do you ask a teacher to speak slower?
This uses the polite 'you' and the 'is it possible' construction.
Situation: You are listening to a song and want to hear the lyrics better.
Slowing down the audio helps in understanding lyrics.
A: من خیلی تند میدوم. B: بله، لطفاً کمی ________ بدو تا من هم برسم.
The speaker needs the other person to slow down so they can catch up.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
7 questionsYes, they mean the same thing, but 'āheste-tar' is more formal/neutral, while 'yavāsh-tar' is more colloquial.
Technically yes, but 'kam' (low) or 'pāyin' (down) is more common for volume.
You add '-tarin' to get 'āheste-tarin'.
Not if you add 'lotfan' (please) or 'bebakhshid' (excuse me).
No, for writing speed you would use 'kand-tar' (slower/more sluggish).
The opposite is 'tond-tar' (faster) or 'sari'-tar' (quicker).
Yes, 'āheste' can mean 'quietly' in some contexts, like 'āheste harf bezan' (speak quietly).
Expressions liées
یواشتر
synonymSlower (informal)
تندتر
contrastFaster
آرامتر
similarCalmer / Quieter
با تانی
specialized formWith deliberation
