Signification
To indicate defeat or submission, or to signal for attention.
Contexte culturel
In Iranian schools, students are often taught to raise their index finger while keeping the rest of the hand closed, or a flat palm. Shouting 'Aqa/Khanom!' (Sir/Madam) while raising the hand is very common. In the Zurkhaneh (House of Strength), athletes might raise their hands to show respect to the 'Morshed' (leader) or to ask for permission to enter the ring. The phrase is also used in Dari Persian with the same meanings, though 'Dest bālā kardan' might have a slightly different accent. In Tajik, 'Dast bolo kardan' is used, reflecting the vowel shift in the Tajik dialect, but the idiomatic usage remains consistent.
Use it in Games
It's the most natural way to say 'I give up' when playing with Iranian friends.
Don't say 'Gereftan'
Saying 'Dast bālā gereftan' will make people think you are talking about prices or overestimating them.
Signification
To indicate defeat or submission, or to signal for attention.
Use it in Games
It's the most natural way to say 'I give up' when playing with Iranian friends.
Don't say 'Gereftan'
Saying 'Dast bālā gereftan' will make people think you are talking about prices or overestimating them.
The Finger Raise
In Iran, raising just the index finger is often synonymous with 'Dast bālā kardan' in classrooms.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'دست بالا کردن'.
شاگرد برای پرسیدن سوال ________.
The standard idiom for raising a hand to ask a question is 'دست بالا کردن'.
Match the situation to the meaning of the phrase.
Situation: You are losing a game of chess and stop playing.
In games, raising your hand (figuratively) means you accept the loss.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in a figurative sense?
Select the best option:
This shows the figurative meaning of admitting defeat in an argument.
Complete the dialogue.
معلم: کی میتونه این شعر رو بخونه؟ دانشآموز: (...........) من آقا!
The student performs the action while speaking.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Kardan vs. Gereftan
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesشاگرد برای پرسیدن سوال ________.
The standard idiom for raising a hand to ask a question is 'دست بالا کردن'.
Situation: You are losing a game of chess and stop playing.
In games, raising your hand (figuratively) means you accept the loss.
Select the best option:
This shows the figurative meaning of admitting defeat in an argument.
معلم: کی میتونه این شعر رو بخونه؟ دانشآموز: (...........) من آقا!
The student performs the action while speaking.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is the literal phrase used in movies and real life for that situation.
No, it is considered very polite and professional.
'Taslim shodan' is formal and serious; 'Dast bālā kardan' is more idiomatic and can be casual.
We say 'Dast bālā kardim'.
Yes, 'Dast bālā kardan' is a common way to vote in informal committees.
Yes, 'Leng andākhtan' is a very colorful slang for surrendering.
No, 'high five' is 'be zan ghade-sh' (بزن قدش).
It's better to use 'dastam rā derāz kardam' to avoid confusion with the idiom.
Yes, often to symbolize praying or asking God for help.
'Dast pish gereftan' (to attack/blame first) or 'Moghāvemat kardan' (to resist).
Expressions liées
دست بردن
similarTo reach out or to tamper
دست کشیدن
similarTo give up on a task
دست پیش گرفتن
contrastTo take the offensive in an argument
آستین بالا زدن
contrastTo start working hard
تسلیم شدن
synonymTo surrender
