Signification
Indicating that a matter is settled or beyond dispute.
Contexte culturel
In Iranian families, 'جای بحث نیست' is often the final word of the father or mother. It reflects the traditional hierarchical structure where decisions by elders are respected without further questioning. While Iranians are known for long negotiations, using this phrase signals that you have reached your 'red line.' It is a cue to the other party to stop pushing or the deal might fall through. Younger generations use this phrase with superlatives to show passion. If they love a singer or a football player, they use this phrase to show absolute loyalty. In formal Persian writing, this phrase is used to introduce a premise that the author believes the reader must accept before moving to the next point.
Use it for Compliments
If you want to impress an Iranian cook, say 'Dast-pokht-e shomā harf nadāre, jā-ye bahs nist!' (Your cooking is beyond dispute!).
Don't be too aggressive
Using this with a boss or an elder can sound rude if your tone is too sharp. Keep your voice calm.
Signification
Indicating that a matter is settled or beyond dispute.
Use it for Compliments
If you want to impress an Iranian cook, say 'Dast-pokht-e shomā harf nadāre, jā-ye bahs nist!' (Your cooking is beyond dispute!).
Don't be too aggressive
Using this with a boss or an elder can sound rude if your tone is too sharp. Keep your voice calm.
The 'Hich' Factor
Adding 'Hich' (هیچ) before 'jā' makes you sound much more like a native speaker when you want to be emphatic.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
این فیلم برنده اسکار شده است، پس در مورد کیفیت آن ______.
Since the film won an Oscar, its quality is indisputable.
Which response is most appropriate for a final decision?
Manager: 'We are moving the office to Tehran.'
This phrase signals that the decision is final.
Match the situation to the meaning of 'جای بحث نیست'.
Situation: A scientist presenting a proven law.
In science, the phrase refers to objective truth.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'آیا میتوانیم قیمت را کمتر کنیم؟' B: 'نه، این قیمت آخر است و ______.'
In a negotiation, this phrase ends the bargaining.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesاین فیلم برنده اسکار شده است، پس در مورد کیفیت آن ______.
Since the film won an Oscar, its quality is indisputable.
Manager: 'We are moving the office to Tehran.'
This phrase signals that the decision is final.
Situation: A scientist presenting a proven law.
In science, the phrase refers to objective truth.
A: 'آیا میتوانیم قیمت را کمتر کنیم؟' B: 'نه، این قیمت آخر است و ______.'
In a negotiation, this phrase ends the bargaining.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt can be. It's better to use 'Be nazar-e man...' (In my opinion) first, unless you are stating a fact from the textbook.
Yes! 'This weather is terrible, jā-ye bahs nist.' It works for any absolute statement.
'Hatman' means 'definitely' (an adverb). 'Jā-ye bahs nist' is a full expression meaning 'it is indisputable.'
Rarely. You might say 'Āyā jā-ye bahsi hast?' (Is there any room for discussion?) if you are being open-minded.
No, it's an Arabic loanword, but it's been used in Persian for centuries.
You say 'Jā-ye bahs dārad' (It has room for discussion).
Yes, it is perfectly understood and used in Dari as well.
You use it for their qualities. 'He is a good man, jā-ye bahs nist.'
Just saying 'Harfi nist' (No word).
Usually present tense, but past tense 'nabud' is used for stories.
Yes, often to describe the absolute power of love or fate.
Yes, it's very professional when confirming an agreement.
It sounds like a beginner mistake. Always include the verb 'nist'.
Slang users might just say 'Tamām!' (Finished!) to mean the same thing.
Expressions liées
حرفی در آن نیست
synonymNo word in it / No doubt about it
شک نکن
similarDon't doubt
بدیهی است
specialized formIt is evident
جای تامل دارد
contrastIt warrants reflection
