Signification
To take part in an activity or event.
Contexte culturel
Participating in 'He'at' (religious mourning groups) during Muharram is a major communal activity where 'Sherkat kardan' is used to describe both attendance and helping with food distribution. In Dari, 'Sherkat kardan' is also standard, but in very formal contexts, 'Ishtirak kardan' (اشتراک کردن) is more frequently used than in Iran. Tajik Persian (written in Cyrillic) uses 'Shirkat kardan' (ширкат кардан). It is often used for government-organized community work called 'Hashar'. In the diaspora, 'Sherkat kardan' is often used for Persian language classes or cultural festivals like Nowruz events to maintain community ties.
The 'Dar' Rule
Always remember the preposition 'dar'. If you forget it, the sentence sounds like you are 'making a company' out of the event!
Don't use with 'Movies'
You don't 'participate' in a movie or a book. Use 'tamasha kardan' (watch) or 'khandan' (read) instead.
Signification
To take part in an activity or event.
The 'Dar' Rule
Always remember the preposition 'dar'. If you forget it, the sentence sounds like you are 'making a company' out of the event!
Don't use with 'Movies'
You don't 'participate' in a movie or a book. Use 'tamasha kardan' (watch) or 'khandan' (read) instead.
Exam Mastery
If you are talking about the Konkur, 'Sherkat kardan' makes you sound like a native. It's the standard term for taking that specific exam.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct preposition and verb form.
من دیروز ....... مسابقه شطرنج شرکت .......
The preposition must be 'dar' and the verb for participation is 'kardan' (past tense: kardam).
Which sentence is correct for 'I will attend the meeting'?
کدام جمله درست است؟
Future tense of 'Sherkat kardan' uses 'khaham kard'.
Complete the dialogue.
سارا: چرا به مهمانی نیامدی؟ علی: متاسفم، نتوانستم در ....... شرکت کنم.
'An' (it/that) refers back to the party mentioned by Sara.
Match the event with the correct verb usage.
برای 'کنکور' کدام فعل مناسبتر است؟
In Persian, you 'participate' in the Konkur exam.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesمن دیروز ....... مسابقه شطرنج شرکت .......
The preposition must be 'dar' and the verb for participation is 'kardan' (past tense: kardam).
کدام جمله درست است؟
Future tense of 'Sherkat kardan' uses 'khaham kard'.
سارا: چرا به مهمانی نیامدی؟ علی: متاسفم، نتوانستم در ....... شرکت کنم.
'An' (it/that) refers back to the party mentioned by Sara.
برای 'کنکور' کدام فعل مناسبتر است؟
In Persian, you 'participate' in the Konkur exam.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can say 'Dar mosahebe-ye kari sherkat kardam' (I participated in a job interview).
'Sherkat' is general attendance/participation. 'Mosharekat' is more about active involvement or social engagement.
It's a bit formal. For a small dinner, 'raftan' (going) or 'mehman budan' (being a guest) is more natural.
The word is 'Sherkat-konandeh' (شرکتکننده).
Yes, 'Sherkat dar bazi-haye online' is perfectly correct.
No, for sharing an object, use 'be eshterak gozashtan'. 'Sherkat' is for activities.
Yes, 'Sherkat' alone is a noun (company/participation). You need 'kardan' to make it a verb.
Yes, it is very common and respectful to say 'Dar marasem-e khatm sherkat kardam'.
Either 'Sherkat nakardan' (not participating) or 'Gheybat kardan' (being absent).
Yes, for tenders (monaghese) and auctions (mazayede), this is the standard verb.
Expressions liées
مشارکت کردن
similarTo participate (more formal/sociological)
حضور داشتن
synonymTo be present
ثبت نام کردن
builds onTo register
انصراف دادن
contrastTo withdraw/quit
سهیم بودن
similarTo have a share
