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A2 verb 8 min de lecture

بر تن کردن

bar tan kardan

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Explication بر تن کردن in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should focus on the most basic meaning: 'to put on clothes.' While this specific verb 'bar tan kardan' is a bit advanced for a beginner, you might see it in simple storybooks. Think of it as a fancy version of 'pushidan' (to wear). At this stage, just remember that 'tan' means 'body' and 'kardan' means 'to do.' So, 'bar tan kardan' is like saying 'putting something on the body.' You will mostly use the present tense or simple past. For example: 'I put on my shirt' can be said in a formal way as 'Man pirahan-am-ra bar tan kardam.' Don't worry about using it in daily life yet; just recognize it when you see it in a book or a formal video.

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At the A2 level, you are beginning to distinguish between formal and informal Persian. 'Bar tan kardan' is your first step into formal verbs. You should know that this is a compound verb. In A2, you learn to describe people's appearances and routines. When describing a historical figure or a character in a story, using 'bar tan kardan' instead of 'pushidan' makes your Persian sound much more impressive. You should be able to conjugate it in the past and present tenses. You also learn that it is used for shirts, dresses, and coats, but not for shoes or hats. Practice using it with the object marker '-ra' for specific items of clothing.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'bar tan kardan' in written assignments, especially when writing formal letters or essays about culture. You will understand its use in news reports. You should also start noticing the difference between 'bar tan kardan' (the action of putting on) and 'be tan dashtan' (the state of wearing). For example, 'He put on his coat' (Bar tan kard) vs. 'He was wearing his coat' (Be tan dasht). You should also be able to use it in the imperative form ('Bar tan kon!') and understand simple metaphorical uses, like 'wearing black' for mourning.

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At the B2 level, you should have a deep understanding of the register and nuance of 'bar tan kardan.' You can use it fluently in formal speeches or academic writing. You should be familiar with its appearance in modern Persian literature and news media. At this level, you start to see the verb in more complex grammatical structures, like the subjunctive ('Bayad lebas-e rasmi bar tan konad' - He must wear formal clothes) or passive voice. You can also distinguish it from other formal alternatives like 'molabbas shodan.' You should also understand how it functions in classical poetry and the cultural weight it carries in religious contexts.

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At the C1 level, you are exploring the stylistic beauty of the Persian language. 'Bar tan kardan' is no longer just a verb for 'wearing'; it is a tool for imagery. You should be able to analyze its use in classical texts like the Shahnameh or the Divan of Hafez. You understand the subtle differences between 'bar tan kardan,' 'dar bar kardan,' and 'dar pushidan.' You can use the verb metaphorically in complex ways, such as 'wearing the garment of patience' or 'wearing the robe of knowledge.' Your mastery of the verb includes knowing when NOT to use it to avoid sounding archaic in the wrong context.

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At the C2 level, you possess a near-native command of the verb's historical evolution and its place in the Persian linguistic landscape. You can appreciate the etymological roots from Middle Persian and how the 'bar' prefix has shifted in function over centuries. You can write high-level literary critiques or formal academic papers using this verb to convey precise shades of meaning. You are also aware of regional variations and how this formal register might be used or avoided in different Persian-speaking countries like Tajikistan or Afghanistan. You can switch effortlessly between the most colloquial 'tan kardan' and the most elevated 'dar bar kardan' based on the audience.

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بر تن کردن en 30 secondes

A formal Persian compound verb meaning 'to put on' or 'to wear' clothing.
Literally translates to 'on the body to do,' using the noun 'tan' (body).
Used in literature, news, and ceremonies rather than everyday casual speech.
Exclusively for garments covering the body; not for hats, shoes, or jewelry.

The Persian verb بر تن کردن (bar tan kardan) is a sophisticated and formal way to express the act of putting on clothes or wearing a garment. Literally translated, it means 'to do upon the body,' where bar means 'upon,' tan means 'body,' and kardan is the auxiliary verb 'to do.' While the everyday verb for wearing clothes is پوشیدن (pushidan), bar tan kardan elevates the register, making it common in literature, formal news reports, and historical narratives. It conveys a sense of ceremony or deliberate action, often used when discussing significant attire like uniforms, robes of honor, or traditional costumes.

Literary Nuance: In classical Persian poetry, such as the works of Ferdowsi or Rumi, this verb often describes heroes donning their armor or spiritual seekers putting on their dervish cloaks. It implies a physical and symbolic transformation.
Formal Usage: In modern Iranian media, you might hear a news anchor say a diplomat 'put on the mantle of responsibility' or simply that a high-ranking official 'wore a traditional suit' using this specific verb to maintain a respectful tone.
Grammatical Structure: This is a compound verb (fe'l-e morakkab). The noun part 'tan' remains stable, while 'kardan' is conjugated to show tense, person, and number.

سرباز زره خود را با دقت بر تن کرد و به میدان رفت.

Translation: The soldier carefully put on his armor and went to the field.

Understanding the distinction between this verb and its synonyms is key to mastering Persian registers. While pushidan focuses on the utility of clothing, bar tan kardan focuses on the presentation and the dignity of the body being clothed. It is often paired with words like خلعت (robe of honor) or جامه (garment/robe). In romantic literature, a beloved might 'wear the color of spring,' using this verb to personify nature. It is a verb that bridges the gap between the mundane act of dressing and the artistic expression of appearance.

او برای مراسم ازدواج، زیباترین لباسش را بر تن کرد.

Translation: For the wedding ceremony, she put on her most beautiful dress.

Furthermore, the verb can be used metaphorically. One might 'wear the shroud of mourning' (jame-ye aza bar tan kardan) or 'wear the skin of a lion' (to act brave). These idiomatic uses are prevalent in Persian prose to add weight and imagery to a description. When you encounter this word in a text, look for the context of importance or formality surrounding the clothing being mentioned.

Using بر تن کردن requires an understanding of how compound verbs function in Persian syntax. The object (the clothing) usually precedes the verb and is often marked with the postposition -ra if it is a specific item. Because 'bar' is a preposition meaning 'on,' the literal logic is 'clothing [object marker] on body to do.'

Simple Past Tense: To say 'I put on,' you use 'Bar tan kardam.' Example: Man pirahan-ra bar tan kardam (I put on the shirt).
Present Continuous: Using the auxiliary 'dashtan' for continuous action: Daram lebas bar tan mikonam (I am currently putting on clothes).
Imperative Form: The command form is 'Bar tan kon.' It is rare in daily life but common in theater scripts or formal instructions: In jame-ra bar tan kon! (Put on this robe!).

پادشاه لباس جدیدش را بر تن کرده بود.

Translation: The king had put on his new clothes (Past Perfect).

In negative sentences, the 'na-' prefix is attached to the 'kardan' part: Bar tan nakardam. In questions, the intonation changes, or the word aya is added at the beginning. It is important to note that unlike 'pushidan,' which can also mean 'to cover,' bar tan kardan is almost exclusively reserved for items that literally touch the 'tan' (body). You wouldn't typically use it for a hat or a ring.

آیا او لباس گرم بر تن کرد؟

Translation: Did he put on warm clothes?

When using this verb with adjectives, the adjective follows the noun: Lebas-e siah bar tan kardan (To put on black clothes). In complex sentences, it often appears as a participle: Lebas-e razm bar tan karde, be jang raft (Having put on battle armor, he went to war). This 'karde' form acts like a 'having done' structure, which is very common in narrative Persian.

You will encounter بر تن کردن in specific environments that demand a high level of linguistic decorum. It is not a word you would typically hear at a bazaar or a casual dinner party, but rather in the following contexts:

News and Media: Broadcasters use this verb to describe the attire of heads of state during official visits. For example: 'The President put on the local traditional clothing of the host country.'
Classical and Modern Literature: Novels and epic poems utilize this verb to create a vivid image of a character preparing for a significant event. It adds a layer of 'action' to the description of the clothing.
Film and Historical Dramas: In period pieces set in the Qajar or Safavid eras, characters speak in a more formal dialect where bar tan kardan is the standard for dressing.

در شاهنامه، رستم ببر بیان را بر تن کرد.

Translation: In the Shahnameh, Rostam put on his leopard-skin garment.

Religious contexts also frequently employ this verb. During the month of Muharram, people are described as 'wearing black' (siah bar tan kardan) as a sign of mourning. This usage is so common that it has become a fixed collocation in the Iranian cultural consciousness. Similarly, a pilgrim putting on the Ihram for Hajj would be described using this formal verb.

In educational settings, teachers might use this verb when reading stories to children to introduce them to higher-level vocabulary. It helps learners transition from basic 'Survival Persian' to 'Literary Persian.' If you are watching an Iranian movie and a character is getting ready for a funeral or a wedding, pay close attention to the dialogue—you are likely to hear a variation of this phrase.

While بر تن کردن is a beautiful verb, it is easy for learners to misapply it. Here are the most frequent pitfalls to avoid:

Register Mismatch: Using it in casual slang. If you say 'Man t-shirt-am-ra bar tan kardam' to a friend while going to the gym, it sounds like you are writing a poem about your gym session. Use pushidam instead.
Incorrect Prepositions: Some learners try to say 'dar tan kardan' or 'ru-ye tan kardan.' While 'dar bar kardan' exists, 'bar tan kardan' is the fixed idiomatic form. Stick to the set phrase.
Accessory Overuse: You cannot 'bar tan kardan' a watch, a ring, or a hat. For a hat, use sar kardan. For a watch, use bastan. This verb is strictly for garments that cover the torso or the whole body.

❌ غلط: او کلاه را بر تن کرد.
✅ درست: او کلاه را سر کرد.

Correction: You don't 'wear on body' a hat; you 'head' a hat.

Another mistake is forgetting the compound nature of the verb during conjugation. Some learners might try to conjugate 'tan' as if it were the verb. Remember, tan is a noun; only the kardan part changes. Also, ensure you don't confuse tan kardan (informal, 'to fit') with bar tan kardan (formal, 'to wear').

Finally, be careful with the object marker -ra. Because this is a formal verb, the sentences often follow strict grammar rules. If the clothing is specific (e.g., 'the blue dress'), -ra is mandatory. Omitting it in a formal context makes the sentence feel 'broken' or uneducated.

Persian has a rich vocabulary for the act of dressing, each with its own nuance. Understanding these alternatives will help you choose the right word for the right situation.

پوشیدن (Pushidan): The most common, neutral verb. Used for everything from socks to coats. It is appropriate for 90% of daily situations.
در بر کردن (Dar bar kardan): Even more formal than 'bar tan kardan.' Often used in classical poetry or very high-level literature. It literally means 'to put in the embrace/bosom.'
ملبس شدن (Molabbas shodan): An Arabic-rooted formal term meaning 'to become clothed.' Often used in official contexts, like 'he was robed' or 'he was dressed in official attire.'
به تن داشتن (Be tan dashtan): This means 'to have on the body' (to be currently wearing), whereas 'bar tan kardan' focuses on the act of putting it on.

Verb	Register	Best For...
Pushidan	Neutral	Everyday use
Bar tan kardan	Formal	Ceremonies/Books
Dar bar kardan	Literary	Poetry

When choosing an alternative, consider the 'weight' of the garment. If it's a heavy coat or a significant uniform, bar tan kardan adds the necessary gravity. If you are describing a quick change of clothes, pushidan is better. There is also the verb تن کردن (tan kardan) without the 'bar,' which is semi-formal and often used in spoken Tehran dialect to mean 'to try on' or 'to wear' in a slightly more elegant way than 'pushidan' but less stiff than 'bar tan kardan.'

Lastly, for footwear, never use bar tan kardan. Use پا کردن (pa kardan - 'to foot') or pushidan. Persian is very specific about which body part is involved in the act of dressing, and 'tan' specifically refers to the trunk and limbs, excluding the head and sometimes the feet in specific idioms.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The word 'Tan' is so central to Persian that it is used to form words for 'alone' (Tan-ha) and 'health' (Tan-dorosti).

Guide de prononciation

UK /bær tæn kær.dæn/

US /bær tæn kɔːr.dæn/

The primary stress is on the first syllable of the noun 'Tan' and the first syllable of the verb 'Kardan'.

Rime avec

سخن کردن (Sokhan kardan) وطن کردن (Vatan kardan) بدن کردن (Badan kardan) کفن کردن (Kafan kardan) چمن کردن (Chaman kardan) دامن کردن (Daman kardan) انجمن کردن (Anjoman kardan) ریشخند کردن (Rishkhand kardan)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'Tan' like 'Ten' (English number). It should be 'Tæn'.
Over-stressing the 'Bar' prefix.
Merging 'Bar' and 'Tan' into one word without a slight pause.
Using a long 'aa' sound in 'Tan' (like 'father'); it must be short.
Not tapping the 'r' in 'Kardan'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Easy to recognize if you know 'tan' and 'kardan'.

Écriture 4/5

Requires knowledge of when the register is appropriate.

Expression orale 5/5

Hard to use naturally without sounding overly formal.

Écoute 3/5

Common in formal broadcasts and audiobooks.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

تن کردن لباس بر پوشیدن

Apprends ensuite

در بر کردن ملبس شدن خلعت آراستن جامه

Avancé

رویین‌تن تن‌پرور جامه عمل پوشاندن

Grammaire à connaître

Compound Verb Conjugation

Only the 'Kardan' part changes: Bar tan می-کنم, Bar tan کرد-م.

Object Marker '-ra'

If the shirt is specific: Pirahan-ra bar tan kard.

Prepositional Prefix 'Bar'

'Bar' stays at the beginning of the compound phrase.

Subjunctive Mood

Bayad lebas bar tan konad (He must wear clothes).

Past Participle as Adjective

Mardi lebas-e siah bar tan karde (A man having put on black clothes...).

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Exemples par niveau

او پیراهن سفید بر تن کرد.

He put on a white shirt.

Simple past tense of a compound verb.

من لباس گرم بر تن می‌کنم.

I am putting on warm clothes.

Present continuous using the prefix 'mi-'.

سارا ژاکت خود را بر تن کرد.

Sara put on her jacket.

Subject + Object + Verb structure.

آیا تو لباس بر تن کردی؟

Did you put on clothes?

Simple question in the past tense.

او لباس آبی بر تن نمی‌کند.

He does not put on blue clothes.

Negative form with 'na-'.

ما لباس مدرسه بر تن کردیم.

We put on school uniforms.

First person plural conjugation.

لباس زیبا بر تن کن.

Put on beautiful clothes.

Imperative (command) form.

او همیشه لباس تمیز بر تن می‌کند.

He always wears clean clothes.

Habitual present tense.

سرباز یونیفرم خود را بر تن کرد.

The soldier put on his uniform.

Formal context appropriate for this verb.

او قبل از مهمانی لباس رسمی بر تن کرد.

He put on formal clothes before the party.

Use of 'ghabl az' (before) with the verb.

بچه‌ها لباس‌های رنگارنگ بر تن کردند.

The children put on colorful clothes.

Plural object with plural verb.

او جامه نو بر تن کرد و به عید رفت.

He put on new clothes and went to the New Year celebration.

Use of the literary word 'jame' (garment).

باید برای هوای سرد لباس ضخیم بر تن کنی.

You must put on thick clothes for the cold weather.

Subjunctive mood after 'bayad' (must).

او عبای قهوه‌ای بر تن کرده بود.

He had put on a brown robe.

Past perfect tense.

مرد لباس کار بر تن کرد.

The man put on work clothes.

Simple compound verb usage.

خواهر کوچکم لباس عروسک را بر تن او کرد.

My little sister put the clothes on the doll.

Causative-like use: putting clothes on 'him/her/it'.

در مراسم عزاداری، همه لباس سیاه بر تن کردند.

In the mourning ceremony, everyone wore black clothes.

Cultural collocation: black clothes + bar tan kardan.

او قصد داشت بهترین قبایش را بر تن کند.

He intended to put on his best cloak.

Infinitive form 'bar tan kardan' after 'ghasd dasht'.

بازیگران لباس‌های تاریخی بر تن کرده بودند.

The actors had put on historical costumes.

Past perfect plural.

او با عجله پالتوی خود را بر تن کرد.

He hurriedly put on his overcoat.

Adverbial phrase 'ba ajale' (with hurry).

پادشاه در روز تاج‌گذاری، ردای سلطنتی بر تن کرد.

On the coronation day, the king put on the royal robe.

High formal register.

او ترجیح می‌دهد همیشه لباس ساده بر تن کند.

He prefers to always wear simple clothes.

Present subjunctive with 'tarjih midahad'.

ورزشکاران گرم‌کن‌های خود را بر تن کردند.

The athletes put on their tracksuits.

Modern application of a formal verb.

او جامه رزم بر تن کرد تا به میدان برود.

He put on the garment of battle to go to the field.

Epic/literary style.

وزیر امور خارجه کت و شلوار تیره بر تن کرده بود.

The Foreign Minister had worn a dark suit.

Journalistic style.

او هرگز لباس‌های پرزرق و برق بر تن نمی‌کند.

He never wears flashy or glamorous clothes.

Negative habitual present.

قهرمان داستان پس از پیروزی، مدال را بر گردن و جامه افتخار را بر تن کرد.

After the victory, the hero put the medal around his neck and the robe of honor on his body.

Parallel structure with different verbs for different items.

او با وقار تمام، لباس سنتی را بر تن کرد.

With total dignity, he put on the traditional clothing.

Adverbial of manner 'ba vaghar-e tamam'.

مردم شهر به نشانه اعتراض، لباس سفید بر تن کردند.

As a sign of protest, the city's people wore white clothes.

Sociopolitical context.

او جامه پارسایی بر تن کرده و از دنیا برید.

He put on the garment of piety and cut himself off from the world.

Metaphorical/Religious usage.

قبل از ورود به حرم، زائران چادر بر تن کردند.

Before entering the shrine, the pilgrims put on chadors.

Context-specific clothing (Chador).

او می‌خواست لباس نو بر تن کند اما فرصت نیافت.

He wanted to put on new clothes but didn't find the opportunity.

Contrastive conjunction 'ama' (but).

شاعر در اشعارش، طبیعت را توصیف می‌کند که جامه سبز بر تن کرده است.

The poet describes nature in his poems as having put on a green garment.

Personification of nature.

او با بر تن کردن این لباس، هویت واقعی خود را پنهان کرد.

By putting on this clothing, he hid his true identity.

Gerund-like use of 'bar tan kardan' with 'ba' (by).

در متون کهن، پهلوانان پیش از نبرد زره پولادین بر تن می‌کردند.

In ancient texts, heroes would put on steel armor before battle.

Imperfect past tense for habitual ancient actions.

او جامه صبوری بر تن کرده و در برابر سختی‌ها ایستادگی کرد.

He wore the garment of patience and stood firm against hardships.

Abstract metaphor.

پادشاه دستور داد تا به اسیران جامه نو بر تن کنند.

The king ordered that they put new clothes on the prisoners.

Complex causative structure.

او خرقه درویشی بر تن کرد و به سفر رفت.

He put on the dervish's cloak and went on a journey.

Sufi literary terminology.

این بازیگر برای ایفای نقش، لباس‌های مندرس بر تن کرد.

To play the role, this actor put on tattered clothes.

Professional/Artistic context.

او با بر تن کردن لباس ملی، غرور خود را نشان داد.

By wearing the national dress, he showed his pride.

Formal nominalization.

در فلسفه اشراق، روح به مثابه نوری است که جامه بشری بر تن کرده است.

In Illuminationist philosophy, the soul is like a light that has put on a human garment.

Highly abstract philosophical usage.

او چنان جامه فضل بر تن کرده که گویی از ابتدا عالم بوده است.

He has so donned the garment of virtue that it’s as if he was a scholar from the beginning.

Hyperbolic literary praise.

بر تن کردنِ ردای خلافت در آن دوران، مسئولیتی خطیر بود.

Putting on the robe of the caliphate in that era was a grave responsibility.

Infinitive as a subject.

او جامه تزویر بر تن کرده و مردم را می‌فریفت.

He wore the garment of hypocrisy and deceived the people.

Classic moralizing literature style.

پهلوان با بر تن کردن ببر بیان، رویین‌تن گشت.

By donning the leopard-skin, the hero became invulnerable.

Mythological reference.

سحرگاه، خورشید جامه زرین بر تن می‌کند و بر کوهسار می‌تابد.

At dawn, the sun puts on a golden garment and shines upon the mountains.

Lyrical personification.

او ملبس به جامه تقوا گشته و بر تن کردن هر لباس دیگری را حرام می‌دانست.

He became clothed in the garment of piety and considered wearing any other clothing forbidden.

Combining 'molabbas' and 'bar tan kardan'.

بر تن کردنِ پیراهنِ عثمان، اصطلاحی است برای بهانه جویی.

'Wearing the shirt of Uthman' is an idiom for making excuses/seeking a pretext.

Historical/Idiomatic reference.

Collocations courantes

لباس سیاه بر تن کردن

جامه نو بر تن کردن

لباس رزم بر تن کردن

خلعت بر تن کردن

لباس رسمی بر تن کردن

جامه صبوری بر تن کردن

لباس متحدالشکل بر تن کردن

پالتوی گرم بر تن کردن

لباس عافیت بر تن کردن

کت و شلوار بر تن کردن

Phrases Courantes

لباس عزا بر تن کردن

— To wear mourning clothes. Used during funerals or religious months.

او پس از مرگ پدرش لباس عزا بر تن کرد.

جامه عمل بر تن کردن

— To put into practice or to realize a plan. A very common idiom.

او بالاخره به رویاهایش جامه عمل بر تن کرد.

لباس تقوا بر تن کردن

— To adopt a pious lifestyle. Used in religious sermons.

مومنان باید لباس تقوا بر تن کنند.

لباس نو مبارک

— Congratulations on your new clothes. Often said when someone 'bar tan mikonad' new attire.

لباس نویی که بر تن کرده‌ای مبارک باشد.

زره بر تن کردن

— To put on armor. Used literally in history or metaphorically for protection.

او برای مقابله با مشکلات زره بر تن کرد.

لباس گشادی بر تن کردن

— To wear loose-fitting clothes. Often used to describe comfort or style.

او در خانه لباس گشادی بر تن می‌کند.

جامه فاخر بر تن کردن

— To wear luxurious or magnificent garments.

او برای مراسم جامه فاخری بر تن کرد.

لباس چرک بر تن کردن

— To wear dirty clothes. Usually used to emphasize poverty or neglect.

گدا لباس چرکی بر تن کرده بود.

لباس احرام بر تن کردن

— To put on the specific white cloth for the Hajj pilgrimage.

زائران در مکه لباس احرام بر تن کردند.

لباس خواب بر تن کردن

— To put on pajamas (formal way of saying it).

بچه‌ها لباس خواب بر تن کردند و خوابیدند.

Souvent confondu avec

بر تن کردن vs تن کردن (Tan kardan)

Without 'bar', it is less formal and can also mean 'to try on' or 'to fit'.

بر تن کردن vs بدن (Badan)

While 'tan' and 'badan' both mean body, you never say 'bar badan kardan'.

بر تن کردن vs پوشاندن (Pushandan)

This is the causative form: 'to clothe someone else' or 'to cover something'.

Expressions idiomatiques

"جامه عمل پوشاندن / بر تن کردن"

— To fulfill or execute a plan/dream. Literally, 'to clothe a deed in a garment.'

ما باید به قول‌هایمان جامه عمل بر تن کنیم.

Formal/Diplomatic

"پیراهن عثمان بر تن کردن"

— To use something as a pretext for a quarrel or to play the victim.

او این اشتباه کوچک را پیراهن عثمان بر تن کرده است.

Literary/Political

"لباس عافیت بر تن داشتن"

— To be in good health. Often used in prayers and well-wishing.

خداوند همیشه لباس عافیت بر تن شما بپوشاند.

Polite/Religious

"پوست شیر بر تن کردن"

— To act brave when one is actually a coward (similar to 'wolf in sheep's clothing' but for bravery).

او پوست شیر بر تن کرده اما در واقع می‌ترسد.

Literary

"جامه دریدن"

— To tear one's clothes out of extreme grief or ecstasy. Related to the act of 'tan kardan'.

عاشق از شوق جامه بر تن درید.

Poetic

"خلعت آخرت بر تن کردن"

— A euphemism for dying. Literally 'to wear the robe of the hereafter.'

او سرانجام خلعت آخرت بر تن کرد.

Archaic/Formal

"لباس نوکری بر تن کردن"

— To enter into service or to act humbly as a servant (often for a cause).

من لباس نوکری این مردم را بر تن کرده‌ام.

Political/Humble

"جامه تزویر بر تن کردن"

— To act hypocritically. Literally 'to wear the garment of deceit.'

مراقب کسانی باش که جامه تزویر بر تن کرده‌اند.

Literary/Moral

"لباس رزم پوشیدن"

— To prepare for a fight or a difficult challenge.

تیم ملی برای بازی فینال لباس رزم بر تن کرده است.

Journalistic

"جامه در بر کردن"

— To embrace a situation or to dress oneself (very formal).

او جامه قناعت در بر کرد.

Sufi/Literary

Facile à confondre

بر تن کردن vs سر کردن (Sar kardan)

Both involve putting on items.

Sar kardan is specifically for hats or headscarves, while bar tan kardan is for body clothes.

او روسری سر کرد و مانتو بر تن کرد.

بر تن کردن vs پا کردن (Pa kardan)

Both involve putting on items.

Pa kardan is specifically for shoes, socks, or trousers.

او کفش پا کرد.

بر تن کردن vs بستن (Bastan)

Used for accessories.

Bastan (to tie) is used for watches, belts, and ties.

او کمربند را بست.

بر تن کردن vs انداختن (Andakhtan)

Used for jewelry or capes.

Andakhtan (to throw) is used for necklaces or throwing a coat over shoulders.

او گردنبند انداخت.

بر تن کردن vs دست کردن (Dast kardan)

Used for hand accessories.

Dast kardan is for rings or gloves.

او دستکش دست کرد.

Structures de phrases

[Subject] [Clothing] bar tan kard.

او لباس بر تن کرد.

[Subject] [Clothing] + ra bar tan kard.

من کت را بر تن کردم.

[Subject] baraye [Event], [Clothing] bar tan kard.

او برای عروسی، لباس زیبا بر تن کرد.

[Subject] ba ajale [Clothing] bar tan mikard.

او با عجله پالتو بر تن می‌کرد.

[Subject] jame-ye [Abstract Noun] bar tan karde ast.

او جامه تقوا بر تن کرده است.

Bar tan kardan-e [Clothing] neshane-ye [Concept] ast.

بر تن کردن این لباس نشانه احترام است.

Aya [Subject] [Clothing] bar tan karde bud?

آیا او لباس گرم بر تن کرده بود؟

Nabayad [Clothing] bar tan koni.

نباید لباس کثیف بر تن کنی.

Famille de mots

Noms

تن (Body)

تن‌پوش (Garment/Clothing)

بدن (Body - synonym)

جامه (Robe/Garment)

Verbes

پوشیدن (To wear)

در بر کردن (To don)

تن کردن (To try on/wear - informal)

برهنه کردن (To undress someone)

Adjectifs

تنی (Physical/Bodily)

تنومند (Robust/Large-bodied)

خوش‌تن (Well-built)

Apparenté

لباس (Clothing)

پوشاک (Apparel)

رخت (Clothes/Gear)

قبا (Cloak)

پیراهن (Shirt)

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Common in written Persian and formal media; rare in daily conversation.

Erreurs courantes

او کفش بر تن کرد. → او کفش پا کرد.
You cannot use 'bar tan' (on body) for shoes. You must use 'pa' (foot).
من دارم کلاه بر تن می‌کنم. → من دارم کلاه سر می‌کنم.
Hats require 'sar kardan' (to head), not 'bar tan kardan'.
لباس را بر تن شد. → لباس بر تن شد.
In passive voice, the object marker '-ra' is dropped.
او جامه را در تن کرد. → او جامه را بر تن کرد.
The correct preposition in this fixed compound is 'bar', not 'dar' (unless using 'dar bar kardan').
او ساعت بر تن کرد. → او ساعت بست.
Watches are 'tied' (bastan), not 'put on the body' in this sense.

Astuces

Compound Verb Logic

Remember that compound verbs are the heart of Persian. 'Bar tan kardan' is a perfect example of how a preposition (bar), a noun (tan), and a verb (kardan) combine to create a specific meaning.

Sounding Like a Local

To sound like a sophisticated speaker, use 'bar tan kardan' when describing a wedding guest or a public speaker. It shows you know the social nuances of the language.

Pairing with Jame

The word 'Jame' (garment) is the best friend of 'bar tan kardan'. They appear together in literature more than almost any other pairing.

Space vs. No Space

In modern Persian typing, 'bar' and 'tan' are separate words, and 'kardan' is also separate. Don't join them together.

Religious Context

If you visit Iran during Muharram, you will see signs saying 'Lebas-e siah bar tan konid'. This is a polite request for visitors to respect the mourning period.

Poetic Flair

When writing poetry in Persian, 'bar tan kardan' provides a great rhythm and allows for many rhymes ending in '-an'.

News Anchors

Watch the 9 PM news on Iranian TV. You are almost guaranteed to hear this verb at least once during reports on official ceremonies.

Pushidan vs. Bar Tan Kardan

Think of 'Pushidan' as 'to wear' and 'Bar tan kardan' as 'to don'. One is functional, the other is stylistic.

Abstract Dressing

Don't be afraid to use it for abstract concepts. 'Wearing the garment of freedom' (Jame-ye azadi bar tan kardan) is a very Persian way to express a thought.

Intonation

Keep the 'Bar tan' together in your breath. The slight pause should come after 'tan' and before 'kardan'.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Bar' as a 'Bar' of soap you rub 'ON' your 'Tan' (body) before you 'Kardan' (do/put on) your clothes.

Association visuelle

Imagine a king standing before a mirror, slowly placing a heavy purple robe 'Bar' (upon) his 'Tan' (body) with great 'Kardan' (effort/action).

Word Web

Tan (Body) Bar (Upon) Kardan (To do) Lebas (Clothes) Pushidan (To wear) Jame (Robe) Zereh (Armor) Formal Register

Défi

Try to write three sentences describing what a historical figure (like Cyrus the Great) or a modern diplomat might 'bar tan kardan' for a ceremony.

Origine du mot

The phrase is a combination of the Middle Persian (Pahlavi) words 'bar' (up/on) and 'tan' (body). 'Tan' comes from the Proto-Indo-European root '*ten-' meaning to stretch, which also gave us 'tendon' and 'thin' in English.

Sens originel : To place something upon the physical frame of a person.

Indo-European -> Indo-Iranian -> Iranian -> Persian.

Contexte culturel

Be aware that using this verb for very casual or 'revealing' clothing might be seen as sarcastic or inappropriate due to its formal roots.

English speakers might compare this to the difference between 'putting on a shirt' and 'donning a garment'.

Shahnameh of Ferdowsi (frequent use for heroes) Hafez's Ghazals (metaphorical use for the 'garment of life') Modern Iranian News (IRIB) reporting on state visits

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Formal Events

لباس رسمی بر تن کردن
کت و شلوار بر تن کردن
لباس شب بر تن کردن
جامه فاخر بر تن کردن

Mourning

لباس سیاه بر تن کردن
جامه عزا بر تن کردن
پیرهن مشکی بر تن کردن
لباس سوگواری بر تن کردن

Historical/Epic

زره بر تن کردن
خفتان بر تن کردن
جامه رزم بر تن کردن
کلاهخود بر سر کردن (Related)

Religious Rituals

لباس احرام بر تن کردن
عبا بر تن کردن
خرقه بر تن کردن
لباس تقوا بر تن کردن (Metaphor)

News Reporting

لباس محلی بر تن کردن
یونیفرم بر تن کردن
لباس متحدالشکل بر تن کردن
نشان افتخار بر سینه زدن (Related)

Amorces de conversation

"آیا می‌دانید چرا در مراسم رسمی باید لباس تیره بر تن کرد؟"

"در داستان‌های شاهنامه، پهلوانان چه نوع زرهی بر تن می‌کردند؟"

"به نظر شما بر تن کردن لباس سنتی در خارج از کشور چه حسی دارد؟"

"چرا مردم در ماه محرم لباس سیاه بر تن می‌کنند؟"

"اگر بخواهید به یک مهمانی بسیار رسمی بروید، چه لباسی بر تن می‌کنید؟"

Sujets d'écriture

امروز چه لباسی بر تن کردید؟ آن را با جزئیات و به زبان رسمی توصیف کنید.

درباره زمانی بنویسید که مجبور بودید یک لباس بسیار خاص یا رسمی را بر تن کنید. چه حسی داشتید؟

توصیف کنید که یک پادشاه در دوران هخامنشی چه جامه‌ای بر تن می‌کرده است.

چگونه 'جامه عمل بر تن کردن' به اهداف شما در یادگیری زبان فارسی کمک می‌کند؟

درباره اهمیت بر تن کردن لباس‌های رنگی در جشن نوروز بنویسید.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, for shoes you should use 'pa kardan' or the neutral 'pushidan'. 'Tan' refers to the body/torso.

It will sound very formal or poetic. If you are being serious, use 'pushidan'. If you are being dramatic, go ahead!

'Dar bar kardan' is even more literary and archaic. You will mostly see it in classical poetry.

Use 'be tan dashtan'. For example: 'Man pirahan-e siah be tan daram' (I am wearing a black shirt).

Yes, in colloquial speech 'tan' can mean fit/size. 'In lebas tan-am nist' means 'This dress doesn't fit me.' But in our verb, it means 'body'.

In formal writing, yes. In semi-formal speech, people often just say 'tan kardan'.

No, use 'sar kardan' for anything that goes on the head.

Yes, 'bar tan' is the noun/prepositional part, and 'kardan' is the light verb that provides the action.

Yes, very often! You can 'wear' patience, hypocrisy, or honor as if they were garments.

Yes, it is also used in Dari, often in similar formal and literary contexts.

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