Signification
Used to ask about a specific day for an event or meeting.
Contexte culturel
The Iranian week starts on Saturday (Shanbeh). Friday (Jomeh) is the official day off. When someone says 'Che rouzi?', they are often thinking about the 'Panjshanbeh/Jomeh' weekend cycle. In Dari Persian, 'Che rouzi' is also common, but you might hear 'کدام روز' (Kodam ruz) more frequently in formal Dari broadcasts. Tajik Persian (written in Cyrillic) uses 'Чӣ рӯзе?' (Chi rüze?). The grammar remains identical despite the script change. In the diaspora (Tehrangeles, London), 'Che rouzi' is often mixed with English dates. 'Che rouzi? Monday?' is a common hybrid sentence.
The 'i' is Key
Always remember the 'i' at the end. 'Che ruz' sounds like you're about to say something else, like 'What a day of...'
Don't use for 'Time'
If you ask 'Che rouzi' and they say '5 o'clock', they are being very informal or misunderstood you. Stick to 'Saat chand' for time.
Signification
Used to ask about a specific day for an event or meeting.
The 'i' is Key
Always remember the 'i' at the end. 'Che ruz' sounds like you're about to say something else, like 'What a day of...'
Don't use for 'Time'
If you ask 'Che rouzi' and they say '5 o'clock', they are being very informal or misunderstood you. Stick to 'Saat chand' for time.
Ta'arof Buster
Use this phrase to get a real answer when someone gives you a vague invitation.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'What day'.
تولدت _______ است؟
The suffix '-i' is necessary to make the question 'Which day'.
Which response is appropriate for the question 'Che rouzi miayi?'
چه روزی میآیی؟
'Che rouzi' asks for a day, and 'Monday' (Doshanbeh) is a day.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: بریم سینما؟ B: باشه، _______؟ A: جمعه خوبه.
The answer 'Friday' (Jomeh) indicates the question was about the day.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a train station and want to know the departure day.
'Che rouzi' is used to ask about the day of travel.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesتولدت _______ است؟
The suffix '-i' is necessary to make the question 'Which day'.
چه روزی میآیی؟
'Che rouzi' asks for a day, and 'Monday' (Doshanbeh) is a day.
A: بریم سینما؟ B: باشه، _______؟ A: جمعه خوبه.
The answer 'Friday' (Jomeh) indicates the question was about the day.
You are at a train station and want to know the departure day.
'Che rouzi' is used to ask about the day of travel.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsIt's grammatically incomplete. Adding the '-i' makes it 'Which day' and is the standard way to ask.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. To make it very formal, add 'Dar' at the beginning.
'Key' is 'When' (general). 'Che rouzi' is 'What day' (specific).
Use 'Che ruz-ha-yi?' (چه روزهایی؟).
Yes, in literature it can mean 'daily bread' or 'fate', but in this phrase, it only means 'day'.
Yes! 'Che rouzi amadi?' means 'What day did you come?'.
Very often. It's usually shortened to 'چه روزی؟' without a verb.
Usually a day of the week, like 'Shanbeh' (Saturday).
Expressions liées
کدوم روز؟
synonymWhich day?
چه ساعتی؟
similarWhat time?
چه روزهایی؟
specialized formWhich days?
کی؟
similarWhen?
