Signification
To create images using lines or colors.
Contexte culturel
In Iran, 'Siah-Mashq' is a style of calligraphy that looks like a painting. People often use 'naqqāši' to describe beautiful writing too. In Dari Persian, 'rasm kardan' is often used more frequently than 'naqqāši kešidan' for simple drawings. Tajik Persian uses 'rasm kašidan' (rasm kashidan) frequently, maintaining the 'pulling' verb but using 'rasm' instead of 'naqqāši'. Young Iranians abroad often mix English, saying 'Painting kardan', but 'naqqāši kešidan' remains the standard for heritage speakers.
The 'Pull' Logic
Remember that you 'pull' a painting. This helps you remember the verb 'kešidan' which also means 'to pull'.
Wall Painting
Don't use this for house painting! You'll sound like you're drawing graffiti on your walls.
Signification
To create images using lines or colors.
The 'Pull' Logic
Remember that you 'pull' a painting. This helps you remember the verb 'kešidan' which also means 'to pull'.
Wall Painting
Don't use this for house painting! You'll sound like you're drawing graffiti on your walls.
Informal Shortcut
In Tehran, just say 'naqqāši mikonam'. It's faster and very common.
Complimenting Art
If you see someone drawing, say 'Dast-et dard nakone' (May your hand not ache) as a compliment.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'kešidan'.
من دیروز یک گربه نقاشی _______.
The word 'دیروز' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'کشیدم' is correct.
Which sentence is correct for 'I am drawing'?
How do you say 'I am drawing' in Persian?
'Dāram ... mi-keš-am' is the present continuous form.
Match the Persian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched in the prompt logic.
Which phrase would you use if you want to paint your bedroom walls?
Choose the correct action for home improvement:
As noted in the common mistakes, 'rang zadan' is for walls.
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Aides visuelles
Kešidan vs. Rang Zadan
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesمن دیروز یک گربه نقاشی _______.
The word 'دیروز' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'کشیدم' is correct.
How do you say 'I am drawing' in Persian?
'Dāram ... mi-keš-am' is the present continuous form.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All pairs are correctly matched in the prompt logic.
Choose the correct action for home improvement:
As noted in the common mistakes, 'rang zadan' is for walls.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes! It is perfectly fine to use it for drawing on a tablet or computer.
'Naqqāši' is general (painting/drawing), while 'tarrāhi' is specifically sketching or design.
No, it's very common and correct, especially in informal speech.
Say 'Man naqqāši kešidan rā dust dāram'.
Use 'rang-āmizi kardan'.
It is neutral-to-formal. It's the standard dictionary form.
You should say 'naqše kešidan' for maps.
A painter is a 'naqqāš' (نقاش).
If the object is specific (e.g., 'this painting'), use 'rā'. If general, you don't need it.
It is 'naqqāši kešidam'.
Yes, 'naqqāši-ye rang-e roghan'.
No, for makeup use 'ārāyeš kardan'.
Expressions liées
طراحی کردن
similarTo sketch or design
رنگآمیزی کردن
specialized formTo color in
نقشه کشیدن
similarTo draw a map or plot a plan
تصویرگری
specialized formIllustration
قلم زدن
specialized formTo write or engrave
