Signification
A polite command to open something, like a door or package.
Contexte culturel
When someone says 'Lotfan baz konid' at a door, the person inside might reply 'Ghadam-etoon rooye cheshm' (Your step on my eyes), meaning you are welcome. It is common for hosts to insist you open a gift immediately. They will say 'Lotfan baz konid' to show they aren't shy about the gift. In meetings, the most senior person usually 'opens' the session. Asking a subordinate to 'baz konid' the discussion is a sign of giving them the floor. On Iranian social media, 'baz kardan' is used for 'unblocking' someone or 'opening' a restricted link (using a VPN).
The 'Bi Zahmat' Swap
Replace 'Lotfan' with 'Bi zahmat' (without trouble) to sound 10x more like a local.
Body Parts
Be careful using this for body parts unless you are a doctor; it can sound clinical or weird.
Signification
A polite command to open something, like a door or package.
The 'Bi Zahmat' Swap
Replace 'Lotfan' with 'Bi zahmat' (without trouble) to sound 10x more like a local.
Body Parts
Be careful using this for body parts unless you are a doctor; it can sound clinical or weird.
Wait for the 'Befarmaeed'
After you ask to open a door, wait for the host to say 'Befarmaeed' before entering.
Compound Verb Rule
Remember that 'baz' stays the same; only the 'kardan' part changes for tense and person.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to make the request polite.
_______ در را باز کنید.
'Lotfan' is the standard word for 'please' in requests.
Which form is appropriate for a teacher?
خانم معلم، لطفاً کتاب را _______.
The '-id' ending is necessary for formal/respectful situations.
Match the object with the action.
Match 'حساب بانکی' (Bank account) with the correct phrase.
In Persian, you 'open' (baz kardan) a bank account.
Complete the dialogue in a taxi.
مسافر: آقا، اینجا خیلی گرم است. راننده: بله، _______.
Opening the window is the logical response to it being hot.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What can you 'Baz'?
Physical
- • در (Door)
- • پنجره (Window)
- • جعبه (Box)
Abstract
- • بحث (Discussion)
- • موضوع (Topic)
- • گره (Problem)
Administrative
- • حساب (Account)
- • پرونده (File)
Banque d exercices
4 exercices_______ در را باز کنید.
'Lotfan' is the standard word for 'please' in requests.
خانم معلم، لطفاً کتاب را _______.
The '-id' ending is necessary for formal/respectful situations.
Match 'حساب بانکی' (Bank account) with the correct phrase.
In Persian, you 'open' (baz kardan) a bank account.
مسافر: آقا، اینجا خیلی گرم است. راننده: بله، _______.
Opening the window is the logical response to it being hot.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! 'Lotfan dar-e botri ra baz konid' is perfect.
Both. It is grammatically plural but used for one person to be formal.
The opposite is 'bebandid' (close).
In 'Tehranglish' (slang), some young people might, but it's better to use 'baz'.
Say 'Baz-esh konid'. The '-esh' means 'it'.
Only if you don't know the person well. With friends, it's normal.
If it's a specific door, yes: 'Dar ra baz konid'.
Yes, to ask when a shop opens: 'Key baz mikonid?'
Don't! Use 'Roshan konid'.
Yes, it's a loanword, but it's the most common way to say 'please' in Persian.
Expressions liées
باز شو
similarOpen up (passive/command)
گشودن
synonymTo open (literary)
بستن
contrastTo close
کلید انداختن
builds onTo use a key
راه انداختن
similarTo start/launch
