Signification
To move at a walking pace.
Contexte culturel
In Tehran, walking Valiasr Street is a rite of passage for young couples and friends. It's the longest street in the city and lined with trees. The 'Arbaeen Walk' is one of the largest annual pilgrimages in the world, where people walk from Najaf to Karbala. Ta'arof dictates that you should not walk ahead of someone you respect. You often see people gesturing 'after you' at doorways. Morning walks in parks like 'Laleh' or 'Mellat' are very common among the elderly in Iran, often followed by a shared breakfast.
The 'Mi' Rule
Always put 'mi' between 'rah' and the verb. It's the most common mistake for intermediate learners.
Don't say 'ba pa'
To say 'on foot', use 'piadeh'. 'Ba pa' sounds like you are using your foot as a tool to do something else.
Signification
To move at a walking pace.
The 'Mi' Rule
Always put 'mi' between 'rah' and the verb. It's the most common mistake for intermediate learners.
Don't say 'ba pa'
To say 'on foot', use 'piadeh'. 'Ba pa' sounds like you are using your foot as a tool to do something else.
Use 'Ghadam Zadan' for dates
If you want to sound more romantic or sophisticated on a date, use 'ghadam zadan' instead of 'rah raftan'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'rah raftan' in the present continuous (I am walking).
من الان در پارک دارم ________.
The present continuous requires 'dar-am' + 'mi' + present stem (rav) + ending (am).
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The baby finally walked'?
کدام جمله درست است؟
'Rah raftan' is the standard verb for the milestone of walking.
Match the Persian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are common variations and idioms using the concept of walking.
Complete the dialogue with the correct subjunctive form.
سارا: خستهام. علی: میخواهی کمی ________؟
After 'mi-khahi' (you want), we use the subjunctive 'be-rav-i' (rah barovi).
Match the verb to the situation.
Which verb fits 'Walking for exercise'?
While 'rah raftan' is okay, 'piadeh-ravi kardan' is the specific term for walking as an activity.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesمن الان در پارک دارم ________.
The present continuous requires 'dar-am' + 'mi' + present stem (rav) + ending (am).
کدام جمله درست است؟
'Rah raftan' is the standard verb for the milestone of walking.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common variations and idioms using the concept of walking.
سارا: خستهام. علی: میخواهی کمی ________؟
After 'mi-khahi' (you want), we use the subjunctive 'be-rav-i' (rah barovi).
Which verb fits 'Walking for exercise'?
While 'rah raftan' is okay, 'piadeh-ravi kardan' is the specific term for walking as an activity.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questions'Rah raftan' focuses on the physical action of walking. 'Piadeh raftan' focuses on the fact that you are not using a vehicle.
Yes, 'sag rah miravad' (the dog walks) is perfectly natural.
You can say 'Man rah raftan ra dust daram' or 'Man piadeh-ravi ra dust daram'.
It is neutral. It's fine for both a conversation with a friend and a news report.
Man rah khaham raft (I will walk).
In this context, yes, but it also means 'way' or 'method' in other contexts.
No, use 'miravam' or 'rah mioftam'.
Rah rafteh (walked).
Yes, 'gaz kardan' is a fun slang way to say you've walked a lot.
Be rah raftan edameh bede.
Expressions liées
قدم زدن
similarTo stroll
پیادهروی کردن
specialized formTo go for a walk/exercise
دویدن
contrastTo run
راه افتادن
builds onTo set off / To start walking
پیاده رفتن
similarTo go on foot
