Signification
A dwelling that has existed for a long time.
Contexte culturel
Traditional old houses in Iran are designed for privacy and climate control, featuring thick walls and wind-catchers (badgirs). The 'old house' is often a character itself in Persian novels, representing the soul of a family. Living in a 'khāne-ye ghadimi' is now seen as a luxury or a hipster choice in Tehran, as most people live in modern apartments.
The 'Ye' Rule
If a word ends in 'e', always add 'ye' before an adjective. It's the most common A1 mistake!
Nostalgia
Iranians are very nostalgic. Using this phrase often opens up long stories about their childhood.
Signification
A dwelling that has existed for a long time.
The 'Ye' Rule
If a word ends in 'e', always add 'ye' before an adjective. It's the most common A1 mistake!
Nostalgia
Iranians are very nostalgic. Using this phrase often opens up long stories about their childhood.
Teste-toi
Add the correct linking sound (Ezafe) between the words.
خانه___ قدیمی (Khāne___ ghadimi)
Since 'Khāne' ends in a vowel sound, we use '-ye'.
Which word is used for an old person?
پدربزرگ من خیلی ___ است.
'Pir' is for people; 'ghadimi' is for objects/houses.
Match the Persian to the English.
1. خانه نو, 2. خانه قدیمی, 3. خانه بزرگ
Nu = New, Ghadimi = Old, Bozorg = Big.
Complete the sentence.
سارا: تو کجا زندگی میکنی؟ علی: من در یک ____ زندگی میکنم.
You live in a house (khāne), not a car or a book.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Parts of an Old Persian House
Features
- • حیاط (Yard)
- • حوض (Pool)
- • پنجره (Window)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesخانه___ قدیمی (Khāne___ ghadimi)
Since 'Khāne' ends in a vowel sound, we use '-ye'.
پدربزرگ من خیلی ___ است.
'Pir' is for people; 'ghadimi' is for objects/houses.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Nu = New, Ghadimi = Old, Bozorg = Big.
سارا: تو کجا زندگی میکنی؟ علی: من در یک ____ زندگی میکنم.
You live in a house (khāne), not a car or a book.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, 'māshin-e ghadimi' is perfectly correct.
No, it's usually a neutral or even positive description of its character.
Expressions liées
خانه پدری
similarFather's house / Ancestral home
بنای تاریخی
specialized formHistorical monument
آپارتمان نوساز
contrastNewly built apartment
