A1 Idiom तटस्थ

چشم گفتن

cheshm goftan

Saying yes instantly

मतलब

To immediately agree to a request without hesitation, often implying obedience.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Saying 'Cheshm' is part of 'Tarbiat' (upbringing). A child who doesn't say it is often corrected by parents. The phrase is also widely used in Dari Persian with the same meaning of polite obedience. In Tajik, 'Chashm' is used, but 'Khub' or 'Shudaast' are also very common for agreement. In Iranian startups, 'Cheshm' is becoming slightly less formal, replaced by 'Hatman' or 'Ok', but still persists in traditional sectors.

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The 'Soft' Cheshm

Say it with a slight smile and a head nod to sound like a native.

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Don't over-conjugate

Stick to just 'Cheshm' as a beginner. Adding verbs makes it harder and often less natural.

मतलब

To immediately agree to a request without hesitation, often implying obedience.

🎯

The 'Soft' Cheshm

Say it with a slight smile and a head nod to sound like a native.

⚠️

Don't over-conjugate

Stick to just 'Cheshm' as a beginner. Adding verbs makes it harder and often less natural.

💬

Ta'arof Power

If someone offers you something and you want to accept politely, 'Cheshm' works better than 'Ok'.

खुद को परखो

Complete the dialogue with the most polite response.

پدر: علی جان، لطفاً تلویزیون را خاموش کن. علی: _________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: چشم

'Cheshm' is the most respectful way for a child to respond to a parent's request.

Match the response to the situation.

A waiter receiving a special order from a customer.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: به روی چشم

'Be ruye cheshm' is the standard polite response in service industries.

Fill in the missing word in this common phrase.

وقتی رئیس دستور می‌دهد، باید گفت ______.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: چشم

The idiom specifically uses the word for 'eye'.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

अभ्यास बैंक

3 अभ्यास
Complete the dialogue with the most polite response. dialogue_completion A1

پدر: علی جان، لطفاً تلویزیون را خاموش کن. علی: _________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: چشم

'Cheshm' is the most respectful way for a child to respond to a parent's request.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching A2

A waiter receiving a special order from a customer.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: به روی چشم

'Be ruye cheshm' is the standard polite response in service industries.

Fill in the missing word in this common phrase. Fill Blank A1

وقتی رئیس دستور می‌دهد، باید گفت ______.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: چشم

The idiom specifically uses the word for 'eye'.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

It is neutral. It's polite enough for a boss but common enough for a sibling.

Yes, it shows you are a helpful and kind friend.

No. 'Bale' is just 'Yes'. 'Cheshm' is 'Yes, I will do it'.

Because the eye represents focus and the most precious thing one can offer in service.

Yes, if they ask for a small favor like 'Can you hold the door?'.

No, 'Cheshm' is always singular in this idiom.

Then don't say 'Cheshm'. Say 'Bebakhshid, nemitunam' (Sorry, I can't).

Constantly. It's one of the most common words in Iranian cinema.

Yes, the 👁️ or 👁️‍🗨️ emojis are often used in texts to mean 'Cheshm'.

Yes, to show obedience to God or a religious leader.

संबंधित मुहावरे

🔄

اطاعت کردن

synonym

To obey

🔗

روی جفت چشام

specialized form

On both my eyes

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فرمان‌برداری

builds on

Obedience/Compliance

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منت گذاشتن

contrast

To do something begrudgingly

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