Signification
Something that is appropriate or suitable for a specific context or situation.
Contexte culturel
In Iranian offices, direct 'no' is often avoided. 'Dar jay-e khod' is a polite way to say 'I hear you, but not now.' Classical poets emphasize 'Munasibat' (proportionality). A poem is only perfect if every word is 'dar jay-e khod.' Parents use this to teach children about timing and boundaries, emphasizing that there is a time for everything. In official letters, 'dar jay-e khod mahfuz' is a standard phrase to protect rights or claims during a process.
The 'Validation' Hack
Use this phrase when you want to disagree with someone politely. Start with 'Your point is correct in its own place...' then add your 'but'.
Don't over-formalize
If you are with close friends, use 'بهجا' (be-ja) instead. 'Dar jay-e khod' can sound like you're giving a lecture.
Signification
Something that is appropriate or suitable for a specific context or situation.
The 'Validation' Hack
Use this phrase when you want to disagree with someone politely. Start with 'Your point is correct in its own place...' then add your 'but'.
Don't over-formalize
If you are with close friends, use 'بهجا' (be-ja) instead. 'Dar jay-e khod' can sound like you're giving a lecture.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.
این پیشنهاد شما بسیار خوب است و _______ باید بررسی شود.
The sentence means 'Your suggestion is very good and should be examined in its own right.'
Which sentence uses the phrase figuratively to mean 'appropriate'?
کدام جمله به معنای 'مناسب' است؟
This sentence means 'His silence was very meaningful in that context/appropriately.'
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A colleague makes a valid point during a meeting about a different topic.
This is the professional way to acknowledge a point without getting distracted.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesاین پیشنهاد شما بسیار خوب است و _______ باید بررسی شود.
The sentence means 'Your suggestion is very good and should be examined in its own right.'
کدام جمله به معنای 'مناسب' است؟
This sentence means 'His silence was very meaningful in that context/appropriately.'
Situation: A colleague makes a valid point during a meeting about a different topic.
This is the professional way to acknowledge a point without getting distracted.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, to mean they are suitable for a role. 'او در جای خود مدیر خوبی است' (He is a good manager in his own right).
Mostly, but it specifically emphasizes that the thing is appropriate *because* of its context or timing.
Use 'بیجا' (bi-ja) or 'خارج از جای خود' (kharej az jay-e khod).
Expressions liées
بهجا
synonymAppropriate / Timely
بیجا
contrastInappropriate / Out of place
در جای خود محفوظ
specialized formReserved in its own right
سرِ جای خود
similarBack in its physical spot
