Signification
A phrase describing cold weather conditions.
Contexte culturel
Iranians use weather talk as a form of 'Pish-daramad' (prelude) to more serious topics. It's considered polite to acknowledge the environment before asking for a favor or starting a business meeting. The concept of 'Sardi' (coldness) is linked to lethargy and certain illnesses. When the weather is cold, people are advised to eat 'Garm' (warm) foods like honey or ginger to maintain internal balance. Winter and cold weather are often used in 20th-century poetry to symbolize political oppression or social isolation, most notably in the poem 'Zemestan' by Akhavan Sales. In winter, it is a common cultural practice to offer a guest a 'Korsi' (a low table with a heater underneath and a large blanket over it) to combat the 'Hava-ye sard'.
Use the spoken form
If you want to sound like a native, always use 'Hava sarde' in conversation.
Don't say 'Man sardam'
Always add 'ast' at the end: 'Sardam ast'. Without it, it's incomplete.
Signification
A phrase describing cold weather conditions.
Use the spoken form
If you want to sound like a native, always use 'Hava sarde' in conversation.
Don't say 'Man sardam'
Always add 'ast' at the end: 'Sardam ast'. Without it, it's incomplete.
The Tea Connection
Saying 'Hava sard ast' is often a hint that you'd like a warm drink!
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct word for 'cold'.
امروز هوا خیلی ____ است.
'Sard' means cold, which fits the context of weather descriptions.
Which of these is the informal, spoken version of 'هوا سرد است'?
Select the spoken form:
In spoken Persian, 'ast' becomes the suffix '-e'.
Match the Persian weather terms with their English meanings.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: چرا پالتو پوشیدی؟ B: چون ____.
You wear a coat (paltu) because the weather is cold.
Which phrase would you use in a taxi to start a conversation on a winter day?
Choose the best starter:
Commenting on the weather is a standard polite conversation starter.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
What to wear when 'Hava sard ast'
Clothing
- • پالتو (Coat)
- • کلاه (Hat)
- • دستکش (Gloves)
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesامروز هوا خیلی ____ است.
'Sard' means cold, which fits the context of weather descriptions.
Select the spoken form:
In spoken Persian, 'ast' becomes the suffix '-e'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
A: چرا پالتو پوشیدی؟ B: چون ____.
You wear a coat (paltu) because the weather is cold.
Choose the best starter:
Commenting on the weather is a standard polite conversation starter.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but 'ast' is much more common for simple descriptions. 'Hast' is for existence or emphasis.
Add 'kheyli' (خیلی) before 'sard': 'Hava kheyli sard ast'.
Yes, 'Hava' means both 'air' and 'weather'. Context tells you which is which.
The opposite is 'garm' (گرم), meaning hot.
Use the verb 'shodan' (to become): 'Hava dare sard mishe'.
No, for a person's personality, you would say 'Adam-e sardi ast'.
With 'ast' it is neutral/formal. With '-e' (Hava sarde) it is informal.
Just use a rising intonation: 'Hava sard ast?' or add 'Aya' at the start.
You can say 'Yakh kardam!' (I've turned to ice!).
Yes, though they might say 'Havo' instead of 'Hava'.
Expressions liées
هوا گرم است
contrastThe weather is hot.
هوا بارانی است
similarThe weather is rainy.
هوا برفی است
similarThe weather is snowy.
هوا عالی است
similarThe weather is great.
هوا سرده
specialized formThe weather is cold (spoken).
