Signification
To express difficulty in performing a task or understanding something.
Contexte culturel
Iranians often use this phrase to avoid 'Rude Directness'. Saying something is hard for you is a way to ask for help without losing dignity. In Tehran, the slang 'Dahan- سرویس' (Dahan-sorvis) is used among youth to mean something is incredibly hard, but it's very vulgar. Students are encouraged to say 'In barāye man sakht ast' to professors to signal they need more explanation, rather than saying 'You are a bad teacher'. In Dari, 'mushkil' (مشکل) is often used more frequently than 'sakht' in daily speech for 'difficult'.
Use the Clitic
If you want to sound like a native, always use 'barām' instead of 'barāye man' in casual chats.
Don't over-apologize
While it's a polite phrase, using it too much can make you seem like you lack confidence in professional settings.
Signification
To express difficulty in performing a task or understanding something.
Use the Clitic
If you want to sound like a native, always use 'barām' instead of 'barāye man' in casual chats.
Don't over-apologize
While it's a polite phrase, using it too much can make you seem like you lack confidence in professional settings.
The 'Soft' No
If someone asks you for a loan and you can't give it, say 'In barām sakhte' to decline gently.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct informal form of 'for me'.
یادگیری رانندگی ______ سخته.
'Barām' is the informal contraction of 'barāye man'.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Choose the formal version of 'This is hard for me'.
Using 'amr' (matter), 'bande' (humble me), and 'dushvār' (difficult) makes it very formal.
Match the situation to the best response.
Situation: You are at a funeral and find it hard to speak.
'Harf zadan' (speaking) is the specific action that is difficult in this emotional context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: چرا تمرینها را انجام ندادی؟ B: چون ________________.
Since 'tamrin-hā' (exercises) is plural, the verb should be 'budand' (were).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesیادگیری رانندگی ______ سخته.
'Barām' is the informal contraction of 'barāye man'.
Choose the formal version of 'This is hard for me'.
Using 'amr' (matter), 'bande' (humble me), and 'dushvār' (difficult) makes it very formal.
Situation: You are at a funeral and find it hard to speak.
'Harf zadan' (speaking) is the specific action that is difficult in this emotional context.
A: چرا تمرینها را انجام ندادی؟ B: چون ________________.
Since 'tamrin-hā' (exercises) is plural, the verb should be 'budand' (were).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, for a hard object, just say 'In sakht ast' (This is hard). Adding 'for me' makes it about difficulty.
Only in writing or very formal speeches. In daily life, 'sakht' is much more natural.
Use 'Dārad sakht mi-shavad' (دارد سخت میشود).
'In barāye man āsān ast' (This is easy for me).
No, you can't say 'You are hard for me' to mean someone is difficult. Use 'Sāzeshan bā to sakht ast' (Adapting to you is hard).
Expressions liées
دشوار است
synonymIt is difficult
غیرممکن است
builds onIt is impossible
آسان است
contrastIt is easy
طاقتفرسا
specialized formBack-breaking / Exhausting
سختگیر
similarStrict
