Signification
To move along on foot for pleasure or exercise.
Contexte culturel
Valiasr Street, the longest street in the Middle East, is a prime spot for 'piyāde-ravi'. People walk under the shade of massive plane trees. Evening walks are a social ritual. Parks are often more crowded at 10 PM than at 10 AM due to the heat. The Arba'een Pilgrimage involves millions of people walking from Najaf to Karbala, referred to as the 'Great Walk' (Piyāde-ravi-ye Arba'een). Public parks in Iran often have free outdoor gym equipment located right next to the walking paths.
The 'Kardan' Rule
Remember that in Persian, many nouns become verbs just by adding 'kardan'. This is one of them!
Don't say 'Walk Go'
Avoid saying 'piyāde-ravi raftan' unless you mean you are literally traveling to a walking event.
Signification
To move along on foot for pleasure or exercise.
The 'Kardan' Rule
Remember that in Persian, many nouns become verbs just by adding 'kardan'. This is one of them!
Don't say 'Walk Go'
Avoid saying 'piyāde-ravi raftan' unless you mean you are literally traveling to a walking event.
Add Adjectives
Add 'tond' (fast) or 'ārām' (slow) between 'piyāde-ravi' and 'kardan' to sound more natural.
Social Walking
If an Iranian invites you for 'piyāde-ravi', expect a lot of talking. It's rarely a silent exercise.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kardan'.
من دیروز در پارک پیادهروی ______.
The sentence uses 'diruz' (yesterday), so we need the past tense first-person singular: 'kardam'.
Which sentence means 'I like walking'?
کدام جمله درست است؟
This correctly expresses a preference for the activity.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to suggest a walk to a friend.
'Biyā berim' (Come, let's go) is the standard invitation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: چرا کفش ورزشی پوشیدی؟ B: چون میخواهم ________.
Wearing sports shoes (kafsh-e varzeshi) implies you are going to exercise or walk.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Kardan vs. Raftan
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesمن دیروز در پارک پیادهروی ______.
The sentence uses 'diruz' (yesterday), so we need the past tense first-person singular: 'kardam'.
کدام جمله درست است؟
This correctly expresses a preference for the activity.
You want to suggest a walk to a friend.
'Biyā berim' (Come, let's go) is the standard invitation.
A: چرا کفش ورزشی پوشیدی؟ B: چون میخواهم ________.
Wearing sports shoes (kafsh-e varzeshi) implies you are going to exercise or walk.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it in any situation.
No, use 'kuh-navardi' for mountains.
Say 'Piyāde-ravi kardam'.
'Ghadam zadan' is more for a slow, romantic, or thoughtful stroll.
No, 'piyāde-ravi kardan' is a direct compound verb.
Yes, though 'piyāda-rawi' is also understood, they might use 'piyāda gaštan'.
Yes, 'piyāde-ravi' by itself is the noun 'walking'.
Yes, many pop songs use it to describe walking alone after a breakup.
It's called 'teradmil', but you use it for 'piyāde-ravi'.
Piyāde-ravi-ye tond.
Usually, you'd say 'sag rā birun bordan' (taking the dog out).
In slang, people just say 'piyāde-ravi'.
Expressions liées
قدم زدن
synonymTo stroll/take steps
کوهنوردی
specialized formMountain climbing/hiking
دویدن
builds onTo run
گشت و گذار
similarSightseeing/wandering
