Signification
Arranging schedules to work together efficiently.
Contexte culturel
In Iranian offices, 'Hamāhangi' is often done via WhatsApp or Telegram rather than email, even in formal companies. Being 'coordinated' is seen as a sign of being a team player. Due to heavy traffic in cities like Tehran, 'Hamāhangi-ye Zaman' often includes a 'buffer time'. People might coordinate for 7:00 PM but expect everyone at 7:30 PM. In Dari, the word 'تفاهم' (Tafāhom - understanding/agreement) is sometimes used alongside 'Hamāhangi' to emphasize mutual agreement on a time. Tajik speakers might use 'مصلحت' (Maslahat - consultation) when coordinating time, reflecting a more communal decision-making process.
Use 'Bāhat' for speed
In casual texts, just say 'Bāhat hamāhang mikonam' (I'll coordinate with you). It sounds very native.
Avoid 'Set kardan' in formal letters
While common in speech, 'Set kardan' is seen as 'Pinglish' and should be avoided in official Persian writing.
Signification
Arranging schedules to work together efficiently.
Use 'Bāhat' for speed
In casual texts, just say 'Bāhat hamāhang mikonam' (I'll coordinate with you). It sounds very native.
Avoid 'Set kardan' in formal letters
While common in speech, 'Set kardan' is seen as 'Pinglish' and should be avoided in official Persian writing.
The 'Inshallah' Factor
When coordinating time, you will often hear 'Inshallah' (God willing). This doesn't mean the time isn't coordinated; it's just a cultural habit.
Pluralize for complexity
Use 'Hamāhangi-hā' (plural) if there are many moving parts to the schedule.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.
ما برای برگزاری مهمانی نیاز به ........ با همه مهمانها داریم.
We need the noun phrase 'هماهنگی زمان' (time coordination) to complete the sentence 'We need... with all guests'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal business email?
How do you ask to coordinate a meeting time?
Option B uses the formal 'جهت' (for the purpose of) and the full noun phrase, which is standard for business.
Match the Persian phrase with its register.
Registers and Phrases
These are the standard register mappings for time coordination in Persian.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
علی: سارا، برای جلسه فردا هنوز وقت دقیقی نداریم. سارا: نگران نباش، من الان با مدیر ........
In a spoken dialogue between colleagues, the verbal form 'هماهنگ میکنم' is the most natural.
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Aides visuelles
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4 exercicesما برای برگزاری مهمانی نیاز به ........ با همه مهمانها داریم.
We need the noun phrase 'هماهنگی زمان' (time coordination) to complete the sentence 'We need... with all guests'.
How do you ask to coordinate a meeting time?
Option B uses the formal 'جهت' (for the purpose of) and the full noun phrase, which is standard for business.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard register mappings for time coordination in Persian.
علی: سارا، برای جلسه فردا هنوز وقت دقیقی نداریم. سارا: نگران نباش، من الان با مدیر ........
In a spoken dialogue between colleagues, the verbal form 'هماهنگ میکنم' is the most natural.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, you can coordinate colors (هماهنگی رنگها) or efforts, but time is the most common usage.
Yes, but use 'Hamgām-sāzi' for computers and 'Hamāhangi' for people.
The opposite is 'Nā-hamāhangi' (disharmony/lack of coordination).
Yes, it is very professional. It shows you value their time.
Say 'من وقتم آزاد است، با شما هماهنگ میشوم' (My time is free, I'll coordinate with you).
No, 'Zaman' is the general concept of time. 'Sa'at' is used for the specific clock hour.
Yes, but keep it to the verb 'Hamāhang kardan' to avoid sounding like a business meeting.
That's a lack of 'Vaght-shenasi', even if the 'Hamāhangi' was perfect.
The roots are ancient, but this specific usage is modern (last 100 years).
ساعتهامون رو با هم یکی کنیم. (Let's make our watches one.)
Expressions liées
وقت گرفتن
similarTo get an appointment
قرار گذاشتن
similarTo make a date/appointment
تداخل برنامهها
contrastSchedule overlap/conflict
وقتشناسی
builds onPunctuality
همگامسازی
specialized formSynchronization (tech)
