Signification
To immediately agree to a request without hesitation, often implying obedience.
Contexte culturel
Saying 'Cheshm' is part of 'Tarbiat' (upbringing). A child who doesn't say it is often corrected by parents. The phrase is also widely used in Dari Persian with the same meaning of polite obedience. In Tajik, 'Chashm' is used, but 'Khub' or 'Shudaast' are also very common for agreement. In Iranian startups, 'Cheshm' is becoming slightly less formal, replaced by 'Hatman' or 'Ok', but still persists in traditional sectors.
The 'Soft' Cheshm
Say it with a slight smile and a head nod to sound like a native.
Don't over-conjugate
Stick to just 'Cheshm' as a beginner. Adding verbs makes it harder and often less natural.
Signification
To immediately agree to a request without hesitation, often implying obedience.
The 'Soft' Cheshm
Say it with a slight smile and a head nod to sound like a native.
Don't over-conjugate
Stick to just 'Cheshm' as a beginner. Adding verbs makes it harder and often less natural.
Ta'arof Power
If someone offers you something and you want to accept politely, 'Cheshm' works better than 'Ok'.
Teste-toi
Complete the dialogue with the most polite response.
پدر: علی جان، لطفاً تلویزیون را خاموش کن. علی: _________.
'Cheshm' is the most respectful way for a child to respond to a parent's request.
Match the response to the situation.
A waiter receiving a special order from a customer.
'Be ruye cheshm' is the standard polite response in service industries.
Fill in the missing word in this common phrase.
وقتی رئیس دستور میدهد، باید گفت ______.
The idiom specifically uses the word for 'eye'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesپدر: علی جان، لطفاً تلویزیون را خاموش کن. علی: _________.
'Cheshm' is the most respectful way for a child to respond to a parent's request.
A waiter receiving a special order from a customer.
'Be ruye cheshm' is the standard polite response in service industries.
وقتی رئیس دستور میدهد، باید گفت ______.
The idiom specifically uses the word for 'eye'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. It's polite enough for a boss but common enough for a sibling.
Yes, it shows you are a helpful and kind friend.
No. 'Bale' is just 'Yes'. 'Cheshm' is 'Yes, I will do it'.
Because the eye represents focus and the most precious thing one can offer in service.
Yes, if they ask for a small favor like 'Can you hold the door?'.
No, 'Cheshm' is always singular in this idiom.
Then don't say 'Cheshm'. Say 'Bebakhshid, nemitunam' (Sorry, I can't).
Constantly. It's one of the most common words in Iranian cinema.
Yes, the 👁️ or 👁️🗨️ emojis are often used in texts to mean 'Cheshm'.
Yes, to show obedience to God or a religious leader.
Expressions liées
اطاعت کردن
synonymTo obey
روی جفت چشام
specialized formOn both my eyes
فرمانبرداری
builds onObedience/Compliance
منت گذاشتن
contrastTo do something begrudgingly
