Signification
A polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Ta'arof' means you might have to ask 'Dobāre mi-farmāyid?' even if you heard the person, just to show you are giving them your full, respectful attention. In Dari, 'mi-farmāyid' is also used but sometimes 'lutfan tekrār kunid' is more common in urban centers. Tajik Persian uses 'me-farmoyed', which is the same root but with a different vowel sound due to the Cyrillic influence.
The Head Tilt
When saying this, a slight tilt of the head and a small smile makes the 'Ta'arof' feel much more natural and sincere.
Don't Overuse
If you ask 'Dobāre mi-farmāyid?' five times in a row, it becomes annoying. Switch to 'Motevajje nemisham' (I'm not understanding) to be honest.
Signification
A polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said.
The Head Tilt
When saying this, a slight tilt of the head and a small smile makes the 'Ta'arof' feel much more natural and sincere.
Don't Overuse
If you ask 'Dobāre mi-farmāyid?' five times in a row, it becomes annoying. Switch to 'Motevajje nemisham' (I'm not understanding) to be honest.
The Power of Janam
If 'mi-farmāyid' feels too stiff, try 'Jānam?'. It's the secret weapon of Persian politeness—it means 'My soul?' but functions as 'Yes, please go on?'
Teste-toi
Which of the following is the most polite way to ask your boss to repeat a sentence?
رئیس، ببخشید، ...؟
The verb 'farmudan' is the standard honorific for 'to say' in a professional context.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb.
ببخشید استاد، متوجه نشدم، دوباره ...؟
The second-person plural honorific is required here.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
Match: 1. دوباره میفرمایید؟ 2. دوباره میگی؟
Formal for elders, informal for siblings.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
To Say: Formal vs. Informal
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesرئیس، ببخشید، ...؟
The verb 'farmudan' is the standard honorific for 'to say' in a professional context.
ببخشید استاد، متوجه نشدم، دوباره ...؟
The second-person plural honorific is required here.
Match: 1. دوباره میفرمایید؟ 2. دوباره میگی؟
Formal for elders, informal for siblings.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it is the perfect phrase for a student-teacher relationship.
Yes, it shows you are a respectful passenger, which often leads to better service!
People will understand you are a learner, but it will sound like you are calling yourself a king. Just laugh and correct it to 'mi-guyam'.
Yes, in formal emails or WhatsApp messages to people you don't know well.
Expressions liées
بفرمایید
builds onPlease (go ahead / sit / speak / eat)
عرض کردم
contrastI said (humbly)
جانم؟
similarYes? / What?
تکرار میکنید؟
synonymWill you repeat?
