Signification
To show deep admiration for someone or something.
Contexte culturel
Respect is often shown by standing up (pā shodan) when an elder or a person of high status enters the room. Failing to do so is seen as a lack of 'ehterām'. Using titles like 'Doctor', 'Mohandes' (Engineer), or 'Ostād' (Professor) is a way of 'placing respect' for someone's professional achievement. The 'Sofreh' (dining cloth) is a sacred space. Respecting the food and the person who prepared it is a key part of family 'ehterām'. Students in Iran rarely call professors by their first names. This is considered a major sign of 'bi-ehterāmi' (disrespect).
The 'Be' Rule
Always put 'be' before the person you respect. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Don't use 'Kardan'
While people will understand 'ehterām kardan', it sounds like a beginner mistake. Stick to 'gozāshtan'.
Signification
To show deep admiration for someone or something.
The 'Be' Rule
Always put 'be' before the person you respect. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Don't use 'Kardan'
While people will understand 'ehterām kardan', it sounds like a beginner mistake. Stick to 'gozāshtan'.
Add Adjectives
To sound more native, add 'ziād' (much) or 'khāss' (special): 'Be u ehterām-e ziādi migozāram'.
Body Language
In Iran, 'ehterām' is 50% words and 50% body language. Stand up when someone enters!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition and verb form.
ما باید ___ عقاید دیگران احترام ___.
The preposition is always 'be' and the verb is 'gozāshtan' (subjunctive 'bogozārim' after 'bāyad').
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
Sentence 'b' correctly uses the preposition 'be' and the light verb 'gozāshtan'.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
علی: چرا به حرفهای من گوش نمیدهی؟ سارا: ببخشید، من واقعاً ___.
'Be to ehterām migozāram' is the natural way to express respect in a conversation.
Match the situation to the correct use of 'ehterām gozāshtan'.
Situation: You are talking about why you follow traffic lights.
You respect the 'rules' or 'signals' (abstract concepts).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Respect vs. Disrespect
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesما باید ___ عقاید دیگران احترام ___.
The preposition is always 'be' and the verb is 'gozāshtan' (subjunctive 'bogozārim' after 'bāyad').
Choose the correct sentence:
Sentence 'b' correctly uses the preposition 'be' and the light verb 'gozāshtan'.
علی: چرا به حرفهای من گوش نمیدهی؟ سارا: ببخشید، من واقعاً ___.
'Be to ehterām migozāram' is the natural way to express respect in a conversation.
Situation: You are talking about why you follow traffic lights.
You respect the 'rules' or 'signals' (abstract concepts).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically yes, but it sounds a bit formal. Usually, 'ehterām' is reserved for humans, laws, or sacred things.
It is neutral. You can use it with your best friend or the President of Iran.
'Ehterām' is general respect. 'Hormat' is a deeper, more traditional 'sanctity' or 'honor'.
You use 'bi-ehterāmi kardan'. Note that this one uses 'kardan'!
Yes, they are often used together. Showing respect is a key part of the Ta'arof system.
Yes: 'Be entekhāb-e shomā ehterām migozāram'.
Yes, but very lightly. It's not a harsh 'h'.
It's a metaphor. You are offering respect as a physical gift to the other person.
Yes: 'Be u ehterām gozāshte shod' (He was respected).
Constantly. Persian poetry is full of themes of respecting the master or the beloved.
Expressions liées
حرمت نگه داشتن
similarTo maintain the sanctity/honor of someone.
بیاحترامی کردن
contrastTo be disrespectful.
تکریم کردن
specialized formTo honor/venerate.
قدردانی کردن
builds onTo appreciate/thank.
تعظیم کردن
specialized formTo bow/show great deference.
