Signification
Used to highlight a specific point or item among others.
Contexte culturel
In Iranian hospitality, using 'be khosus' to highlight a guest's preference is a sign of deep respect (Ehtiram). Classical poets use specificity to move from the general world to the specific beloved or divine truth. Iranian influencers use 'be khosus' to drive engagement by asking followers about their specific favorites. In Iranian law, 'be khosus' is used to ensure there is no ambiguity about which groups a law applies to.
The Comma Rule
In writing, always put a comma before 'be khosus' if it's in the middle of a sentence. It makes your writing look professional.
Not an Adjective
Never say 'In ghaza be khosus ast.' Say 'In ghaza khass ast.' 'Be khosus' is an adverb, not an adjective.
Signification
Used to highlight a specific point or item among others.
The Comma Rule
In writing, always put a comma before 'be khosus' if it's in the middle of a sentence. It makes your writing look professional.
Not an Adjective
Never say 'In ghaza be khosus ast.' Say 'In ghaza khass ast.' 'Be khosus' is an adverb, not an adjective.
Ta'arof Power
Use 'be khosus' when thanking someone for a specific part of their hospitality. It shows you are a 'khosh-sokhan' (well-spoken) guest.
Spoken vs Written
If you're texting a friend, 'makhsusan' is more natural. If you're writing an email to a professor, 'be khosus' or 'be-vije' is better.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with 'به خصوص'.
من همه فصلها را دوست دارم، _______ بهار.
The sentence is comparing 'all seasons' to 'spring', so 'be khosus' (especially) is the correct choice.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct usage:
'Be khosus' is used to highlight 'swimming' as a specific type of 'sport'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: فیلم چطور بود؟ B: خوب بود، _______ بازیِ بازیگر اصلی.
The speaker is highlighting a specific part of the movie (the acting).
Match the sentence to the situation.
Which sentence fits a job interview?
This sentence highlights a professional skill.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
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Banque d exercices
4 exercicesمن همه فصلها را دوست دارم، _______ بهار.
The sentence is comparing 'all seasons' to 'spring', so 'be khosus' (especially) is the correct choice.
Select the correct usage:
'Be khosus' is used to highlight 'swimming' as a specific type of 'sport'.
A: فیلم چطور بود؟ B: خوب بود، _______ بازیِ بازیگر اصلی.
The speaker is highlighting a specific part of the movie (the acting).
Which sentence fits a job interview?
This sentence highlights a professional skill.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's rare. Usually, it needs a preceding context. However, in response to a question, you can say: 'Be khosus baraye man.' (Especially for me.)
'Be khosus' is slightly more formal/neutral. 'Makhsusan' is more common in everyday speech. They are 95% interchangeable.
Both are acceptable, but writing them as two separate words (به خصوص) is the most standard traditional way.
No, for 'specially made', use 'sefareshi' (custom) or 'makhsus' (special).
No, it is an adverbial phrase and remains the same regardless of the noun's number or gender.
Yes, you will sound like you're reading a law book. Stick to 'be khosus' or 'makhsusan'.
We usually say 'na kheyli' (not very) or 'unghadrha ham na' (not that much). 'Be khosus' isn't used much in the negative.
Yes! 'I like to travel, especially to walk in nature.' (من سفر را دوست دارم، به خصوص قدم زدن در طبیعت.)
Yes, though Tajiks might use 'khususan' or 'khos' more frequently due to Russian influence on sentence structure.
Using it as a synonym for 'very'. Remember: it's for picking one out of many, not for making one thing sound 'more'.
Expressions liées
مخصوصاً
synonymEspecially / Specially
بهویژه
synonymParticularly
علیالخصوص
synonymAbove all / Especially
منجمله
similarIncluding / Among others
به طور خاص
similarIn a specific way
