Signification
The most crucial aspect or idea.
Contexte culturel
In Iranian academic culture, 'Nokte-nevisi' (taking notes of points) is a key study skill. Students are expected to identify the 'Nokte-ye Asli' of every lecture. In Iranian business meetings, using this phrase signals that you are ready to stop the small talk and discuss the contract or price. Classical Persian poetry is built on 'Nokte-pardazi' (creating subtle points). A poet's skill is judged by how many 'Nokte' they can weave into a verse. On Persian Twitter/X, users often use 'نکته اصلی' to highlight a hidden irony in a news story or a viral video.
Use it to pivot
If you are lost in a Persian conversation, say 'Nokte-ye asli ineh ke...' to bring the focus back to what you know how to say.
Spelling Alert
Make sure to use 'ک' (Kaf) for Nokte, not 'ق' (Qaf). 'Noqte' with a Qaf is also a word (meaning spot), but it's spelled 'نقطه'.
Signification
The most crucial aspect or idea.
Use it to pivot
If you are lost in a Persian conversation, say 'Nokte-ye asli ineh ke...' to bring the focus back to what you know how to say.
Spelling Alert
Make sure to use 'ک' (Kaf) for Nokte, not 'ق' (Qaf). 'Noqte' with a Qaf is also a word (meaning spot), but it's spelled 'نقطه'.
Ta'arof Breaker
Use this phrase when you want to politely end a long cycle of Ta'arof and get to the actual point of the meeting.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
من تمام حرفهای شما را شنیدم، اما هنوز _______ را نفهمیدم.
We use 'Nokte' for conceptual points and 'Asli' as the adjective.
Which sentence is the most natural for a business summary?
How would you start a summary of a project's main goal?
This is the standard collocation for identifying a primary goal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: چرا این فیلم را دوست نداشتی؟ B: چون _______ داستان خیلی ضعیف بود.
The speaker is referring to the core idea of the movie.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesمن تمام حرفهای شما را شنیدم، اما هنوز _______ را نفهمیدم.
We use 'Nokte' for conceptual points and 'Asli' as the adjective.
How would you start a summary of a project's main goal?
This is the standard collocation for identifying a primary goal.
A: چرا این فیلم را دوست نداشتی؟ B: چون _______ داستان خیلی ضعیف بود.
The speaker is referring to the core idea of the movie.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it in a PhD thesis or while talking to your cousin.
Yes, that means 'Important Point.' 'Nokte-ye Asli' is stronger, meaning 'The Main Point.'
نکات اصلی (Nokat-e Asli). Note that 'Nokte' has an irregular Arabic plural 'Nokat'.
Use 'نکته اصلی این است که...' (Nokte-ye asli in ast ke...).
Yes, but usually in the sense of a 'subtle mystery' rather than a 'summary.'
No, use 'Noghte' (نقطه) for a physical location or spot.
'Asl-e Matlab' is more 'The heart of the matter' and is slightly more informal.
Absolutely. It shows you are organized and can prioritize information.
Usually 'بودن' (to be) or 'اشاره کردن' (to point out/mention).
نکته اصلی این نیست. (Nokte-ye asli in nist).
Expressions liées
اصل مطلب
synonymThe root of the matter
لب کلام
similarThe essence of the speech
مغز سخن
similarThe brain/core of the speech
شاهبیت
specialized formThe best verse of a poem
حرف آخر
builds onThe final word
