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A polite way to request permission to ask a question.
Contexte culturel
In Iran, 'Ta'arof' dictates that you should rarely be direct. Starting with 'میشه بپرسم' shows you have 'adab' (manners). In Dari, a similar structure 'Misha bupursam?' is used, though 'Metanam bupursam?' is also very common in Kabul. Tajik Persian (Tajiki) uses 'Mumkin ast pursam?', which is more formal and uses the word 'Mumkin' (Possible) instead of 'Mishavad'. Younger generations in Tehran might use 'میشه بپرسم' ironically if someone is being too secretive.
The 'Bebakhshid' Combo
Always start with 'Bebakhshid' (Excuse me) before 'mish-e beporsam' for maximum politeness.
Don't forget the 'Be-'
Without the 'be-' in 'beporsam', the sentence is grammatically incomplete and sounds like 'Is it possible I ask?' in a broken way.
Signification
A polite way to request permission to ask a question.
The 'Bebakhshid' Combo
Always start with 'Bebakhshid' (Excuse me) before 'mish-e beporsam' for maximum politeness.
Don't forget the 'Be-'
Without the 'be-' in 'beporsam', the sentence is grammatically incomplete and sounds like 'Is it possible I ask?' in a broken way.
Use it to interrupt
If you need to interrupt someone speaking, this is the most socially acceptable way to do it.
Wait for the 'Befarmayid'
After you ask 'میشه بپرسم؟', pause for a split second. The other person will usually say 'Befarmayid' (Please do), which is your cue to ask.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'to ask'.
ببخشید، میشه یک سوال ______؟
After 'میشه', we need the first-person singular subjunctive 'بپرسم'.
Which phrase is the most polite way to ask a stranger for the time?
ساعت چنده؟
Adding 'ببخشید' and 'میشه بپرسم' makes the request much more polite in Persian.
What would the shopkeeper likely say after you say 'میشه بپرسم؟'?
مشتری: میشه بپرسم؟ فروشنده: ________
'Befarmayid' is the standard polite way to say 'Please, go ahead'.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
جسارتاً میشه بپرسم...
'Jesāratan' (audaciously) is used for sensitive or bold questions in formal settings.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesببخشید، میشه یک سوال ______؟
After 'میشه', we need the first-person singular subjunctive 'بپرسم'.
ساعت چنده؟
Adding 'ببخشید' and 'میشه بپرسم' makes the request much more polite in Persian.
مشتری: میشه بپرسم؟ فروشنده: ________
'Befarmayid' is the standard polite way to say 'Please, go ahead'.
جسارتاً میشه بپرسم...
'Jesāratan' (audaciously) is used for sensitive or bold questions in formal settings.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot necessarily. It can be used with friends when asking something slightly personal or if you haven't seen them in a while.
Yes, 'Mitunam beporsam' (Can I ask) is very common and slightly less formal than 'mish-e'.
It's very rare in Persian culture for someone to say 'No' to this. They might say 'بعداً' (Later) if they are busy.
No, the '-am' at the end of 'beporsam' already means 'I'. Adding 'man' makes it sound like a textbook.
Change 'beporsam' to 'beporsim'. So: 'میشه بپرسیم؟'
In books or formal letters, you would write 'میشود بپرسم؟' or 'آیا میتوانم بپرسم؟'.
Absolutely. It's very common in polite DMs or emails.
Adding 'جسارتاً' (jesāratan) at the beginning: 'جسارتاً میشه بپرسم...'
Even with this phrase, asking age can be sensitive. Use it, but be prepared for a vague answer!
In this context, yes. In other contexts, it can mean 'it becomes'.
Expressions liées
میتونم بپرسم؟
similarCan I ask?
ببخشید
builds onExcuse me
بفرمایید
contrastPlease go ahead
سوال داشتن
similarTo have a question
فضولی نباشه
specialized formNot to be nosy
