B1 Expression Informel

چه عجب!

che ajab!

What a surprise! / It's rare!

Signification

Expressing astonishment or that something is unusual.

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Contexte culturel

It is a staple of Persian social interaction, often used to tease friends about their lack of punctuality. Widely understood and used in the same context as in Iran. Used similarly, though the pronunciation might vary slightly. Used by Iranians abroad to maintain a sense of cultural connection through humor.

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Tone matters

Say it with a smile to avoid sounding rude.

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Social context

Only use with people you know well.

Signification

Expressing astonishment or that something is unusual.

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Tone matters

Say it with a smile to avoid sounding rude.

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Social context

Only use with people you know well.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

______! بالاخره زنگ زدی.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : چه عجب

The phrase 'چه عجب' fits the context of someone finally calling.

Choose the most appropriate response to a friend arriving 1 hour late.

Friend: 'Sorry I'm late!' You: ...

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : چه عجب!

It's the most natural way to acknowledge the delay playfully.

Complete the dialogue.

A: بالاخره اینترنت وصل شد. B: ______!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : چه عجب

It expresses relief that the internet is finally working.

🎉 Score : /3

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

3 exercices
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

______! بالاخره زنگ زدی.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : چه عجب

The phrase 'چه عجب' fits the context of someone finally calling.

Choose the most appropriate response to a friend arriving 1 hour late. Choose B1

Friend: 'Sorry I'm late!' You: ...

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : چه عجب!

It's the most natural way to acknowledge the delay playfully.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: بالاخره اینترنت وصل شد. B: ______!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : چه عجب

It expresses relief that the internet is finally working.

🎉 Score : /3

Questions fréquentes

2 questions

Only if said to a stranger or in a formal setting.

Yes, if the good news was long-awaited.

Expressions liées

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عجب!

synonym

Wow!

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بالاخره

builds on

Finally

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به به

similar

Bravo!

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خسته نباشی

contrast

Don't be tired

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