Signification
Referring to the rear part or position.
Contexte culturel
The 'Flower' response: When you apologize for your back being toward someone, the response 'Gol posht o rou nadarad' (A flower has no front or back) is a standard piece of Ta'arof that shows high social intelligence. In traditional Iranian homes with 'poshti' (large cushions) on the floor, the 'top' of the room is furthest from the door. Sitting with your back to the wall on a 'poshti' is a sign of being a guest of honor. There is a common saying 'posht-e saresh ab rikhtan' (pouring water behind someone's head/back) when they go on a journey to ensure their safe and quick return.
The Ezafe Rule
Always remember the tiny '-e' sound when saying 'behind something'. Without it, the sentence sounds broken.
The Flower Rule
If you turn your back to someone, apologize! It's the fastest way to sound like a native speaker.
Signification
Referring to the rear part or position.
The Ezafe Rule
Always remember the tiny '-e' sound when saying 'behind something'. Without it, the sentence sounds broken.
The Flower Rule
If you turn your back to someone, apologize! It's the fastest way to sound like a native speaker.
Body vs Space
If you mean your physical back, use 'posht-am'. If you mean behind you, use 'posht-e saram'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'posht'.
ماشین ______ خانه پارک شده است.
We need the Ezafe (-e) because it is a preposition followed by a noun.
Which sentence means 'My back hurts'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Posht-am' means 'my back'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are sitting with your back to an elder.
This is the polite way to acknowledge your position in Persian culture.
Complete the dialogue.
A: مداد کجاست؟ B: ______ کتاب است.
The pencil is 'behind' the book.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Posht vs. Ba'ad
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesماشین ______ خانه پارک شده است.
We need the Ezafe (-e) because it is a preposition followed by a noun.
Choose the correct translation:
'Posht-am' means 'my back'.
You are sitting with your back to an elder.
This is the polite way to acknowledge your position in Persian culture.
A: مداد کجاست؟ B: ______ کتاب است.
The pencil is 'behind' the book.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, 'posht' is the back. There are other specific words for the buttocks, though 'posht' is sometimes used as a very mild euphemism in specific dialects.
It is neutral and used in every context, from poetry to street slang.
It is 'Koule-poshti' (کوله پشتی).
A 'poshti' is a traditional rectangular cushion used for leaning against while sitting on the floor.
Expressions liées
پشتِ سر
similarBehind the head / In the past
پشتگرمی
builds onEncouragement / Support
کوله پشتی
specialized formBackpack
پشتِ بام
specialized formRooftop
