Signification
Stating that one is available.
Contexte culturel
In Iran, saying 'Man vaqt dāram' is often a sign of 'Ta'arof'. Even if someone is busy, they might say they have time to be polite. You should look for other cues to see if they are truly free. In Dari Persian, the phrase is the same, but the pronunciation of 'vaqt' might be sharper. The cultural value of hospitality is equally strong. In Tajik, written in Cyrillic (Ман вақт дорам), the phrase is identical in meaning but the verb 'doram' is used. Younger Iranians often use 'Time dāram' in texts. It's considered cool and informal.
Drop the 'Man'
In casual conversation, just say 'Vaqt dāram'. The '-am' at the end already tells people you are talking about yourself.
Avoid 'Hastam'
Never say 'Man vaqt hastam' to mean 'I am free'. It's a common beginner mistake.
Signification
Stating that one is available.
Drop the 'Man'
In casual conversation, just say 'Vaqt dāram'. The '-am' at the end already tells people you are talking about yourself.
Avoid 'Hastam'
Never say 'Man vaqt hastam' to mean 'I am free'. It's a common beginner mistake.
Use 'Time' with friends
If you want to sound like a local in Tehran, use 'Time dāram' with people your age.
Ta'arof check
If someone says 'Vaqt dāram' but looks at their watch, they might be being polite. Offer to talk later!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'dāštan'.
من امروز وقت ______.
The subject is 'Man' (I), so the verb must end in '-am'.
How do you say 'Do you have time?' informally?
Which one is correct?
'Vaqt dāri?' is the informal way to ask 'Do you have time?'.
Match the Persian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched.
Complete the dialogue.
A: وقت داری حرف بزنیم؟ B: بله، ______.
The most natural response to 'Do you have time?' is 'Yes, I have time'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Vaqt vs. Sā'at
Time Vocabulary
Nouns
- • Vaqt
- • Zamān
- • Sā'at
Verbs
- • Dāštan
- • Gozarāndan
- • Gereftan
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesمن امروز وقت ______.
The subject is 'Man' (I), so the verb must end in '-am'.
Which one is correct?
'Vaqt dāri?' is the informal way to ask 'Do you have time?'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All pairs are correctly matched.
A: وقت داری حرف بزنیم؟ B: بله، ______.
The most natural response to 'Do you have time?' is 'Yes, I have time'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for a doctor's appointment, say 'Vaqt-e doktor dāram'.
'Vaqt' is more for specific availability, while 'zamān' is the general concept of time.
The verb 'dāštan' is an irregular stative verb that doesn't use 'mi-' in the present tense.
Say 'Vaqt nadāram'.
It is neutral and can be used in almost any situation.
That means 'I am a free person' (not a slave/prisoner). Use 'Vaqt dāram' for availability.
Mā vaqt dārim (We have time).
Šomā vaqt dārid?
No, weather is 'havā'.
Yes, like 'Vaqt-e bekheyr' (Good day/time).
Expressions liées
وقت ندارم
contrastI don't have time
فرصت دارم
similarI have the opportunity/time
سرم شلوغ است
contrastI am busy
بیکارم
similarI am free/unemployed
وقت آزاد
builds onFree time
