Signification
Used to introduce an additional point or piece of information.
Contexte culturel
In Iranian formal rhetoric, using connectors like 'az in gozashte' is a sign of 'adab' (politeness/culture). It shows you aren't rushing your speech. The phrase is also used in Dari Persian, though 'علاوه بر این' might be slightly more frequent in formal Kabul speech. In Tajiki, written in Cyrillic, the equivalent is 'аз ин гузашта', used similarly in formal literature. Second-generation speakers often replace this with 'va' (and) or 'ham' (also), so using it correctly marks you as having a high command of the language.
The 'Ham' Combo
Always try to use 'ham' (also) later in the sentence after 'az in gozashte'. It makes the flow sound 100% native.
Don't Overuse
If you use it in every sentence, you'll sound like a textbook. Save it for your most important points.
Signification
Used to introduce an additional point or piece of information.
The 'Ham' Combo
Always try to use 'ham' (also) later in the sentence after 'az in gozashte'. It makes the flow sound 100% native.
Don't Overuse
If you use it in every sentence, you'll sound like a textbook. Save it for your most important points.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to connect the two reasons.
این کتاب خیلی مفید است؛ ________، نثر بسیار روانی دارد.
The sentence adds a second positive quality to the book, so 'az in gozashte' (furthermore) is the correct connector.
Which sentence uses 'az in gozashte' correctly?
Select the natural sentence:
'Az in gozashte' must follow a previous statement and start the next clause.
Complete the dialogue with a logical second reason.
شخص الف: چرا این آپارتمان را اجاره نمیکنی؟ شخص ب: چون خیلی کوچک است؛ ________.
The second reason should support the first one (not renting the apartment).
Match the phrase to the most appropriate context.
Where would you most likely hear 'az in gozashte'?
The phrase is formal and structured, making it ideal for news and formal reports.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesاین کتاب خیلی مفید است؛ ________، نثر بسیار روانی دارد.
The sentence adds a second positive quality to the book, so 'az in gozashte' (furthermore) is the correct connector.
Select the natural sentence:
'Az in gozashte' must follow a previous statement and start the next clause.
شخص الف: چرا این آپارتمان را اجاره نمیکنی؟ شخص ب: چون خیلی کوچک است؛ ________.
The second reason should support the first one (not renting the apartment).
Where would you most likely hear 'az in gozashte'?
The phrase is formal and structured, making it ideal for news and formal reports.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it is the closest equivalent to 'besides' when used to add a reason or a fact.
Yes, but it might feel a bit formal. For a close friend, 'taze' (تازه) is more common.
No, it is a fixed expression and never changes based on gender or number.
'Va' is just 'and'. 'Az in gozashte' is 'furthermore'. It signals that the next point is significant.
Expressions liées
علاوه بر این
synonymIn addition to this
به علاوه
similarPlus / In addition
با این حال
contrastHowever / Nevertheless
در نتیجه
builds onAs a result
