ماهی رو هر وقت از آب بگیری تازهست
mâhi ro har vaght az âb begiri tâzest
A fish is fresh whenever you catch it
Signification
It's never too late to do something or start anew.
Contexte culturel
Proverbs are central to Iranian social etiquette (Ta'arof). Using a proverb like this shows you are cultured and empathetic. In the north, where fishing is life, this proverb is taken very seriously as a reflection of the sea's bounty. Iranian teachers frequently use this to motivate students who have failed a test or are struggling with a subject. On Iranian Instagram, this is a very popular hashtag for 'glow-up' or 'transformation' videos.
Use the contraction
Always say 'Tazast' instead of 'Taze ast' in conversation to sound more natural.
Context matters
Don't use this if someone is grieving a permanent loss; it can seem insensitive.
Signification
It's never too late to do something or start anew.
Use the contraction
Always say 'Tazast' instead of 'Taze ast' in conversation to sound more natural.
Context matters
Don't use this if someone is grieving a permanent loss; it can seem insensitive.
The 'Fish' factor
Iranians love fish metaphors. Mentioning this proverb often leads to a deeper conversation about Persian food or geography.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
ماهی رو هر وقت از ___ بگیری تازهست.
The standard proverb uses 'آب' (water).
Which situation best fits this proverb?
A 50-year-old woman decides to start medical school.
This proverb is used to encourage someone starting something late in life.
Choose the best response for Sara.
Ali: 'I'm 30 and I haven't learned to drive yet. I'm so ashamed.' Sara: '_________'
Sara should use the proverb to comfort and encourage Ali.
Which form is the most formal version of the proverb?
Select the formal version:
The formal version uses 'را' instead of 'رو' and avoids contractions.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesماهی رو هر وقت از ___ بگیری تازهست.
The standard proverb uses 'آب' (water).
A 50-year-old woman decides to start medical school.
This proverb is used to encourage someone starting something late in life.
Ali: 'I'm 30 and I haven't learned to drive yet. I'm so ashamed.' Sara: '_________'
Sara should use the proverb to comfort and encourage Ali.
Select the formal version:
The formal version uses 'را' instead of 'رو' and avoids contractions.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNot at all! It's for anyone who feels they've missed a window, whether they are 15 or 85.
Yes, but use the formal version: 'ماهی را هر وقت از آب بگیرید تازه است'.
Usually no. It is almost always used as genuine encouragement.
The proverb assumes the fish is caught alive from the water, which is why it's 'fresh.' Don't overthink the biology!
Yes, you can just say 'هر وقت بگیری تازهست' (Whenever you catch it, it's fresh).
Expressions liées
دیر و زود دارد، سوخت و سوز ندارد
similarIt might be late or early, but it will definitely happen.
دیر رسیدن بهتر از هرگز نرسیدن است
synonymBetter late than never.
وقت طلاست
contrastTime is gold.
نوشدارو بعد از مرگ سهراب
contrastMedicine after Sohrab's death.
