Signification
To clean one's face with water and soap.
Contexte culturel
The 'Howz' (central pool) in traditional Persian houses was the primary place for 'Surat shostan'. It represents the heart of the home and the importance of flowing water. Washing the face is a mandatory part of 'Wudu' (ablution). It must be done from the hairline down to the chin. Offering a guest a place to wash their face after a trip is a sign of deep respect and care for their comfort. Due to air pollution in cities like Tehran, 'Surat shostan' is emphasized by health officials to remove toxins from the skin.
Use the possessive
Always say 'my face' (suratam) or 'your face' (suratet). Just saying 'surat' sounds like you're washing a detached mask!
Soap vs Water
If you just use water, say 'abi be surat zadan'. If you use soap/cleanser, use 'surat shostan'.
Signification
To clean one's face with water and soap.
Use the possessive
Always say 'my face' (suratam) or 'your face' (suratet). Just saying 'surat' sounds like you're washing a detached mask!
Soap vs Water
If you just use water, say 'abi be surat zadan'. If you use soap/cleanser, use 'surat shostan'.
The 'Howz' connection
Mentioning a 'Howz' when talking about washing your face will make you sound very culturally aware.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'shostan' in the present tense.
من هر روز صبح صورتم را ________.
The sentence describes a daily habit ('har ruz'), so we need the present habitual tense 'mi-shur-am'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to tell a friend to wash their face?
Choose the correct imperative form:
The imperative for 'shostan' is 'beshur' (informal) or 'beshuyd' (formal). 'Suratet-o beshur' is the standard informal command.
Match the Persian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching the tense and person correctly.
Complete the dialogue.
A: چرا چشمهایت قرمز است؟ B: چون گریه کردم. بروم ________.
Washing the face is the logical action after crying to refresh oneself.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to wash your face
Time
- • Morning
- • Night
- • After Gym
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesمن هر روز صبح صورتم را ________.
The sentence describes a daily habit ('har ruz'), so we need the present habitual tense 'mi-shur-am'.
Choose the correct imperative form:
The imperative for 'shostan' is 'beshur' (informal) or 'beshuyd' (formal). 'Suratet-o beshur' is the standard informal command.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching the tense and person correctly.
A: چرا چشمهایت قرمز است؟ B: چون گریه کردم. بروم ________.
Washing the face is the logical action after crying to refresh oneself.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, you can say 'Surat-e sag-am-o shostam' (I washed my dog's face).
'Mishuyam' is formal/written. 'Mishoram' is what everyone says in daily life.
Not necessarily, but 'shostan' usually implies a thorough clean, often with soap.
You can say 'shuyande-ye surat' (face cleanser) or 'zhel-e shost-o-shuye surat'.
Expressions liées
دست و صورت شستن
similarWashing hands and face
حمام کردن
builds onTo take a bath/shower
آبی به صورت زدن
specialized formTo splash water on the face
آرایش را پاک کردن
similarTo remove makeup
