Signification
A strong and emphatic negative response.
Contexte culturel
In Tehran, 'aslan' is often used as a filler word for emphasis, even when not strictly necessary. It shows the speaker's passion or certainty. In traditional settings, a direct 'Na, aslan' might be followed by a compliment to ensure no offense is taken. On Twitter (X), Iranians use 'aslan' to start a sentence when they want to debunk a popular opinion or 'hot take.' Hosts use 'aslan' to make guests feel comfortable, specifically to deny that the guest is causing any trouble.
The Reassurance Rule
Use 'Na, aslan' whenever you want to make someone feel better about a mistake they made.
Negative Verb Required
If you use 'aslan' in a full sentence, the verb MUST be negative (e.g., nemidunam, nist).
Signification
A strong and emphatic negative response.
The Reassurance Rule
Use 'Na, aslan' whenever you want to make someone feel better about a mistake they made.
Negative Verb Required
If you use 'aslan' in a full sentence, the verb MUST be negative (e.g., nemidunam, nist).
The 'Baba' Add-on
Add 'Baba' before 'Na, aslan' (Na baba, aslan!) to sound like a native Tehrani friend.
Ta'arof Buster
Use this phrase to stop a cycle of Ta'arof if you really don't want something.
Teste-toi
Choose the most natural response to the question.
— آیا از دست من ناراحتی؟ (Are you upset with me?)
'Na, aslan' is the standard way to say 'No, not at all' to reassure someone.
Fill in the blank with the correct word to emphasize the negation.
من _____ به این فیلم علاقه ندارم.
'Aslan' fits perfectly here to mean 'I have no interest at all.'
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: غذا چطور بود؟ خیلی تند بود؟ B: نه، _____! خیلی خوشمزه بود.
The speaker is denying that the food was too spicy.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'اصلاً و ابداً'?
'Aslan va abadan' is for very strong, absolute refusals.
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Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal No
Banque d exercices
4 exercices— آیا از دست من ناراحتی؟ (Are you upset with me?)
'Na, aslan' is the standard way to say 'No, not at all' to reassure someone.
من _____ به این فیلم علاقه ندارم.
'Aslan' fits perfectly here to mean 'I have no interest at all.'
A: غذا چطور بود؟ خیلی تند بود؟ B: نه، _____! خیلی خوشمزه بود.
The speaker is denying that the food was too spicy.
When would you say 'اصلاً و ابداً'?
'Aslan va abadan' is for very strong, absolute refusals.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, in modern Persian, 'aslan' is strictly used for negation. Using it positively is a common mistake for learners.
Not usually, but it is very direct. With elders, it's better to add a polite phrase like 'Khahesh mikonam' after it.
'Hich vaght' means 'never' (time), while 'Aslan' means 'not at all' (degree/quality).
It's a clear 'an' sound, like in the English word 'plan.' It comes from the Arabic tanwin.
Yes, if someone asks a question, you can just say 'Aslan!' for emphasis, but 'Na, aslan' is more complete.
Yes, but 'Be hich vajh' is often preferred in very formal documents.
In classical literature, yes. In modern daily conversation, almost never.
It's for extreme emphasis, like saying 'Absolutely, positively not.'
You can say 'Aslan barayam mohem nist' (It's not important to me at all).
Yes, it's used in Iran, Afghanistan (Dari), and Tajikistan, though local variations exist.
There isn't a single word, but 'Kamelan' (completely) is used for positive emphasis.
Yes, Iranians often click their tongue (a 'no' gesture) and then say 'aslan.'
Expressions liées
به هیچ وجه
synonymBy no means
هرگز
similarNever
به هیچ عنوان
synonymUnder no circumstances
عمراً
slangNo way / Not in a lifetime
اصلاً و ابداً
builds onNever ever / Not at all
