Signification
To read current news from a newspaper.
Contexte culturel
The 'Dake-ye Ruznameh-forushi' (newspaper kiosk) is a vital social hub in Iranian cities. People often stand in front of them just to read the headlines of various papers for free. In the 1960s and 70s, cafes like 'Cafe Naderi' were famous for writers and poets who spent all day 'Ruznameh khandan' and discussing politics. Reading the paper is often seen as a 'fatherly' or 'grandfatherly' task, associated with the morning tea ritual in the courtyard. While physical papers are declining, the phrase is still used for reading digital versions of major papers like 'Ettela'at' or 'Shargh' on tablets.
Omit the 'ra'
When talking about the general habit, don't say 'Ruznameh ra khandan'. Just say 'Ruznameh khandan'.
Headline Culture
If you are in Iran, try 'Titr khani' at a kiosk. It's a great way to practice reading without buying a whole paper.
Signification
To read current news from a newspaper.
Omit the 'ra'
When talking about the general habit, don't say 'Ruznameh ra khandan'. Just say 'Ruznameh khandan'.
Headline Culture
If you are in Iran, try 'Titr khani' at a kiosk. It's a great way to practice reading without buying a whole paper.
Compound Verb Logic
Mastering this phrase helps you understand hundreds of other Persian verbs that follow the 'Noun + Khandan' pattern.
Silent 'Vav'
Remember that the 'v' (و) in 'Khandan' is silent. It's pronounced 'Khāndan', not 'Khovāndan'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'khandan' in the present tense.
من هر روز صبح در کافه روزنامه ________.
The subject is 'من' (I) and the context is a daily habit, so we use the present continuous 'میخوانم'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'He is reading the paper'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Dard mi-khanad' is the standard present progressive form for a natural activity.
Complete the dialogue.
علی: چرا دیر کردی؟ سارا: ببخشید، داشتم ________ و متوجه زمان نشدم.
The context requires the past continuous 'was reading' to explain an ongoing action in the past.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your boss you stay informed about the market.
This is a professional and clear way to state you read specific news.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Reading Types
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesمن هر روز صبح در کافه روزنامه ________.
The subject is 'من' (I) and the context is a daily habit, so we use the present continuous 'میخوانم'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Dard mi-khanad' is the standard present progressive form for a natural activity.
علی: چرا دیر کردی؟ سارا: ببخشید، داشتم ________ و متوجه زمان نشدم.
The context requires the past continuous 'was reading' to explain an ongoing action in the past.
You want to tell your boss you stay informed about the market.
This is a professional and clear way to state you read specific news.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, you can use it for reading a digital version of a newspaper on a tablet or computer.
'Ruznameh khandan' is specifically for newspapers. 'Khabar khandan' is for reading news in general.
This is a historical spelling feature in Persian called 'Vav-e Ma'duleh'. It's written but not pronounced.
It is neutral. It's used in both daily speech and formal writing.
Use the present progressive: 'Daram ruznameh mikhanam'.
'Hamshahri' and 'Ettela'at' are very famous and often associated with this phrase.
You can, but it sounds very academic, like you are researching the newspaper.
Say 'Titr-haye ruznameh ra khandam'.
No, for magazines use 'Majaleh'.
It's called a 'Dake-ye ruznameh-forushi'.
Less so than older generations, but the phrase is still very common in the language.
It is 'ma ruznameh mikhanim'.
Expressions liées
مجله خواندن
similarReading a magazine
تیتر خواندن
specialized formReading headlines
اخبار گوش دادن
similarListening to the news
روزنامه ورق زدن
similarFlipping through a newspaper
خبرنگاری
builds onJournalism
