Signification
A question about reason or purpose.
Contexte culturel
In Iran, asking 'why' can sometimes be seen as challenging someone's authority. Use it carefully with elders. Similar to Iran, 'چرا' is used universally, but tone is everything. A soft tone makes it polite. Tajik Persian uses 'чаро' (charo), which is identical in function to the Iranian 'چرا'. In the diaspora, 'چرا' is often used in mixed-language sentences, e.g., 'Chera you did that?'
Intonation Matters
A rising intonation makes it a question. A flat intonation can sound like a statement of disbelief.
Softening the Blow
If you feel 'چرا' is too direct, add 'ممکن است بپرسم' (May I ask) before it.
Signification
A question about reason or purpose.
Intonation Matters
A rising intonation makes it a question. A flat intonation can sound like a statement of disbelief.
Softening the Blow
If you feel 'چرا' is too direct, add 'ممکن است بپرسم' (May I ask) before it.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct interrogative.
______ به مهمانی نیامدی؟ (Why didn't you come to the party?)
You are asking for the reason, so 'چرا' is correct.
Choose the correct translation for 'Why are you sad?'.
Which sentence is correct?
'چرا' means why, which is the correct word for asking about a state of being.
Complete the dialogue.
A: من امروز نمیتوانم کار کنم. B: ______؟
B is asking for the reason why A cannot work.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercices______ به مهمانی نیامدی؟ (Why didn't you come to the party?)
You are asking for the reason, so 'چرا' is correct.
Which sentence is correct?
'چرا' means why, which is the correct word for asking about a state of being.
A: من امروز نمیتوانم کار کنم. B: ______؟
B is asking for the reason why A cannot work.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsIt is neutral. It works everywhere.
No, use 'چطور' for 'how'.
Expressions liées
واسه چی
synonymWhat for
به چه دلیل
synonymFor what reason
چطور
contrastHow
چگونه
contrastHow
