Signification
A direct and polite request for assistance.
Contexte culturel
In Iran, if you ask for help, people might initially refuse payment for their help (Ta'arof). It's polite to thank them profusely. Tajik Persian (Tajiki) uses 'Lotfan' but also 'Marhamat' frequently for 'please' or 'welcome'. In Dari, 'komak' is universal, but you might also hear 'lotf namuda' in very formal contexts. In the capital, people are busy but generally helpful to tourists. A quick 'Lotfan komak konid' is better than a long, confusing sentence.
The 'Bebakhshid' Opener
Always start with 'Bebakhshid' (Excuse me) before saying 'Lotfan komak konid' to be 100% polite.
Don't forget the 'id'
Dropping the 'id' at the end of 'konid' makes you sound like you're ordering someone around.
Signification
A direct and polite request for assistance.
The 'Bebakhshid' Opener
Always start with 'Bebakhshid' (Excuse me) before saying 'Lotfan komak konid' to be 100% polite.
Don't forget the 'id'
Dropping the 'id' at the end of 'konid' makes you sound like you're ordering someone around.
Eye Contact
In Iran, making brief eye contact while asking for help shows sincerity, but don't stare.
Body Language
A slight tilt of the head or a small hand gesture towards what you need help with clarifies your request.
Teste-toi
Which form is most appropriate for asking a stranger for help?
ببخشید آقا، ________.
The plural form 'konid' with 'lotfan' is the standard polite way to address a stranger.
Fill in the missing word to say 'Please help me'.
لطفاً به من ________ کنید.
'Komak' is the noun part of the compound verb 'komak kardan'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the airport and your bag is too heavy.
This directly addresses the need for help with a heavy object.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ببخشید، من آدرس را پیدا نمیکنم. B: ________
The response offers help and asks for the address.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Komak konid'
Public
- • Streets
- • Bazaars
- • Parks
Travel
- • Airports
- • Hotels
- • Stations
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesببخشید آقا، ________.
The plural form 'konid' with 'lotfan' is the standard polite way to address a stranger.
لطفاً به من ________ کنید.
'Komak' is the noun part of the compound verb 'komak kardan'.
You are at the airport and your bag is too heavy.
This directly addresses the need for help with a heavy object.
A: ببخشید، من آدرس را پیدا نمیکنم. B: ________
The response offers help and asks for the address.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in a real emergency, just shouting 'Komak!' (Help!) is standard and expected.
It can be, but it's much more common and polite at the beginning in Persian.
Say 'Lotfan komak kon' or just 'Komak kon'.
Yes, 'mosa'edat' or 'yari', but 'komak' is never wrong.
Add 'be man': 'Lotfan be man komak konid'.
No, the phrase is completely gender-neutral.
Yes, it is perfectly understood and used in Dari Persian.
Yes, it's a standard polite request in emails as well.
Usually 'Hatman' (Certainly) or 'Ba kamale meyl' (With great pleasure).
Yes, it's an Arabic loanword that is now a core part of Persian.
Expressions liées
یاری کردن
synonymTo aid/assist
دست کسی را گرفتن
idiomTo help someone out
همکاری کردن
builds onTo cooperate
نجات دادن
specialized formTo rescue
مساعدت کردن
formal synonymTo provide assistance
