Signification
To decline, refuse, or dismiss something.
Contexte culturel
In Iran, 'rad kardan' is an art. You must decline an offer (like tea or a gift) several times to show you aren't greedy. This is called 'Ta'arof'. In Dari, 'rad kardan' is also used for rejection, but 'tard kardan' (to banish/expel) is sometimes used for more severe social rejections. The fear of 'rad shodan' (failing) is huge in Iran due to the competitive nature of the 'Konkur' (university entrance exam). On Persian Twitter, 'rad kardan' is used for 'debunking' news or 'rejecting' viral trends.
The 'Ra' Rule
Always remember to use 'ra' after the thing you are rejecting. It's a transitive verb!
Don't be too blunt
In social settings, saying 'Man in ra rad mikonam' is too strong. Use 'Mamnoon' first.
Signification
To decline, refuse, or dismiss something.
The 'Ra' Rule
Always remember to use 'ra' after the thing you are rejecting. It's a transitive verb!
Don't be too blunt
In social settings, saying 'Man in ra rad mikonam' is too strong. Use 'Mamnoon' first.
Exam Context
If you want to sound like a native, use 'Mardood shodam' for failing an exam in very formal contexts.
Ta'arof Rejection
When someone offers you food, decline twice before saying yes. That's the 'polite' way to eventually NOT reject it.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'rad kardan' or 'rad shodan'.
من دیروز در امتحان رانندگی ________. (I failed/was rejected in the driving test yesterday.)
Since you are the one who failed, you must use the passive/intransitive form 'rad shodam'.
Which sentence means 'The manager rejected the plan'?
کدام جمله درست است؟
'Rad kardan' is transitive and needs the object marker 'ra'.
Complete the dialogue.
سارا: چرا این لباس زیبا را نمیخری؟ مریم: چون قیمتش خیلی بالاست، باید ________.
Maryam is deciding to 'reject' or 'pass' on the purchase.
Match the use of 'rad kardan' to the situation.
Match: 1. رد کردن سوزن 2. رد کردن رشوه 3. رد کردن ماشین
1. Passing thread through a needle, 2. Rejecting a bribe, 3. Overtaking a car.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Rad Kardan vs. Rad Shodan
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesمن دیروز در امتحان رانندگی ________. (I failed/was rejected in the driving test yesterday.)
Since you are the one who failed, you must use the passive/intransitive form 'rad shodam'.
کدام جمله درست است؟
'Rad kardan' is transitive and needs the object marker 'ra'.
سارا: چرا این لباس زیبا را نمیخری؟ مریم: چون قیمتش خیلی بالاست، باید ________.
Maryam is deciding to 'reject' or 'pass' on the purchase.
Match: 1. رد کردن سوزن 2. رد کردن رشوه 3. رد کردن ماشین
1. Passing thread through a needle, 2. Rejecting a bribe, 3. Overtaking a car.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot really. For ignoring, use 'bi-tavajohi kardan' or 'mahal nagozashtan'. 'Rad kardan' implies a conscious decision to say no or a physical act of passing.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. However, the way you phrase the rest of the sentence will change the formality.
The most common opposite is 'paziraftan' (to accept) or 'ghabool kardan' (to accept/agree).
Use 'ghabool shodam'. If you say 'rad shodam', it means you failed!
Yes, 'rad kardan az marz' (passing through the border) is a common way to describe smuggling or getting something through illegally.
No, for passing time, use 'gozashtan'. 'Vaght gozasht' (Time passed).
Yes! 'In ahang ra rad kon' (Skip/pass this song) is very common on Spotify or YouTube.
Yes, 'rad' (رد) or 'adam-e paziresh'.
Usually, we say 'az khiyaban rad shodan'. 'Rad kardan' would imply you are helping someone else cross.
It specifically refers to a 'no' in response to a proposal, often marriage.
Expressions liées
رد شدن
similarTo pass by or to fail
پذیرفتن
contrastTo accept
تکذیب کردن
specialized formTo deny a rumor
عبور کردن
synonymTo cross or pass through
جواب رد دادن
builds onTo give a final 'no'
