Signification
Indicating a change in behavior or circumstances starting immediately.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is heavily used during 'Nowruz' (Persian New Year) when people make 'Haft-Sin' resolutions. It represents the 'Tahvil-e Sal' (turning of the year) spirit. In the fast-paced life of Tehran, this phrase is often used in business to signal a pivot or a new 'start-up' phase in projects. While 'Az in ba'd' is used, Dari speakers might also use 'Az in pas' more frequently in formal speech than Iranians do. In Tajik Persian, the phrase is often written in Cyrillic as 'Аз ин ба баъд' and retains the same core meaning.
The 'Dige' Combo
Native speakers often add 'dige' (دیگه) to the end of the sentence for emphasis: 'Az in be ba'd dars mikhanam dige!'
Tense Trouble
Always use the present continuous or future. Never use the past tense with this phrase.
Signification
Indicating a change in behavior or circumstances starting immediately.
The 'Dige' Combo
Native speakers often add 'dige' (دیگه) to the end of the sentence for emphasis: 'Az in be ba'd dars mikhanam dige!'
Tense Trouble
Always use the present continuous or future. Never use the past tense with this phrase.
Softening the Blow
Use this phrase to set boundaries politely. It makes the rule sound like a general policy rather than a personal attack.
Writing vs Speaking
In writing, keep the spaces clear. In speaking, run the words together for a more natural flow.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'From now on, I will study more.'
[___] من بیشتر درس میخوانم.
'Az in be ba'd' is the correct phrase for 'from now on'.
Which sentence is correct for a New Year's resolution?
Which one sounds natural?
Resolutions require the 'from now on' structure.
Complete the dialogue.
Boss: 'You are late again!' | Employee: 'Sorry, [___] I will be on time.'
The employee is promising a change starting now.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your roommate to stop using your laptop.
This sets a new rule for the future.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices[___] من بیشتر درس میخوانم.
'Az in be ba'd' is the correct phrase for 'from now on'.
Which one sounds natural?
Resolutions require the 'from now on' structure.
Boss: 'You are late again!' | Employee: 'Sorry, [___] I will be on time.'
The employee is promising a change starting now.
You want to tell your roommate to stop using your laptop.
This sets a new rule for the future.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, this phrase is strictly for the future starting from the moment of speaking.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
They are almost identical. 'Az hala' emphasizes 'starting this very second'.
In writing, a comma is often used if it's at the beginning of a long sentence, but it's not strictly required.
No, for 'later' use 'ba'dan'. This phrase means 'from now on and continuing'.
Yes, but 'Zin pas' is very old-fashioned or poetic. Don't use it in a coffee shop!
Use 'Az an be ba'd' (از آن به بعد).
Yes! e.g., 'Az in be ba'd koja miravi?' (Where will you go from now on?)
Yes, but rarely. e.g., 'From this point forward, the road is closed.'
It acts as a directional marker, showing the flow of time 'towards' the after.
Extremely! It's a favorite for breakup songs or 'new me' anthems.
Saying 'Ba'd az in' instead of 'Az in be ba'd'.
Expressions liées
از حالا به بعد
synonymFrom now on
بعد از این
similarAfter this
تا حالا
contrastUntil now
دیگر
builds onAnymore / Other
در آینده
specialized formIn the future
زین پس
synonymHenceforth
