Signification
Indicating a change in behavior or events starting from the present moment.
Contexte culturel
In Iran, 'az hālā be ba'd' is often used to soften a correction. Instead of blaming someone for a past error, you use this phrase to focus on the future, which is considered more polite and 'face-saving.' In Afghanistan, you might hear 'Az in ba'd' or 'Az i ba'd' more frequently than 'Az hala be ba'd,' though all are understood. The structure remains identical. Tajik speakers often use 'Az in pas' (از این پس) in formal writing, which is a more 'pure' Persian form without the Arabic 'hala.' On Iranian Instagram and Twitter, this phrase is used in 'bio' updates or 'rebrand' announcements, often accompanied by the 🆕 emoji.
Pair with 'Dige'
To sound very native, add 'dige' (دیگه) after the phrase in negative sentences: 'Az hala be ba'd dige nemiram.' (From now on, I'm not going anymore.)
Don't use for 'Later'
If you just want to say 'I'll do it later,' use 'ba'dan.' Using 'az hala be ba'd' makes it sound like a permanent life change!
Signification
Indicating a change in behavior or events starting from the present moment.
Pair with 'Dige'
To sound very native, add 'dige' (دیگه) after the phrase in negative sentences: 'Az hala be ba'd dige nemiram.' (From now on, I'm not going anymore.)
Don't use for 'Later'
If you just want to say 'I'll do it later,' use 'ba'dan.' Using 'az hala be ba'd' makes it sound like a permanent life change!
The Ta'arof Softener
Use this phrase to set rules with Iranian friends without sounding bossy. It sounds like a mutual agreement for the future.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence to say 'From now on, I will study more.'
از حالا به بعد، من بیشتر ______.
You must use the present continuous/future tense (میخوانم) because the phrase refers to future actions.
Which phrase is the most formal version of 'from now on'?
کدام عبارت رسمیتر است؟
'Man-ba'd' is the formal, Arabic-derived term used in official contexts.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
علی: چرا دیر آمدی؟ سارا: ببخشید، ترافیک بود. قول میدهم ________ دیر نکنم.
Sara is making a promise for the future, so 'from now on' is the correct fit.
Match the sentence to the situation.
'از حالا به بعد، تمام جلسات آنلاین است.'
This is a typical announcement regarding work procedures.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesاز حالا به بعد، من بیشتر ______.
You must use the present continuous/future tense (میخوانم) because the phrase refers to future actions.
کدام عبارت رسمیتر است؟
'Man-ba'd' is the formal, Arabic-derived term used in official contexts.
علی: چرا دیر آمدی؟ سارا: ببخشید، ترافیک بود. قول میدهم ________ دیر نکنم.
Sara is making a promise for the future, so 'from now on' is the correct fit.
'از حالا به بعد، تمام جلسات آنلاین است.'
This is a typical announcement regarding work procedures.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, it's perfectly appropriate. It shows you are forward-thinking and ready to implement changes.
They are 99% interchangeable. 'Az hala' emphasizes the 'now,' while 'Az in' emphasizes 'this point.'
Only in very formal writing, legal documents, or by people who want to sound very posh/literary.
Yes, usually the present continuous (which functions as future in Persian) or the formal future tense.
No. For that, use 'Az an vaght' (From that time) or 'Ta hala' (Until now).
Expressions liées
از این به بعد
synonymFrom this [point] forward.
تا حالا
contrastUntil now.
همین حالا
similarRight now.
برای همیشه
builds onFor always / forever.
