A2 Collocation तटस्थ

دوست جدید

Doost-e jadid

New friend

मतलब

A person with whom one forms a new friendly relationship.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

When you meet a 'doost-e jadid', it is common to be invited for tea or dinner almost immediately. This is not just a polite gesture but a core part of Iranian hospitality. In Dari Persian, 'doost-e naw' is sometimes used, but 'doost-e jadid' remains widely understood and used in urban centers like Kabul. Tajik Persian often uses Cyrillic script. The phrase would be 'дӯсти нав' (dusti nav). Young Iranians often use 'Rafigh' instead of 'Doost' to sound more casual and loyal.

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The Ezafe is Key

Always pronounce the small 'e' between the words. It's the glue of the Persian language.

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Hospitality

If a new friend invites you over, it's polite to bring a small gift like flowers or sweets (shirini).

मतलब

A person with whom one forms a new friendly relationship.

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The Ezafe is Key

Always pronounce the small 'e' between the words. It's the glue of the Persian language.

💬

Hospitality

If a new friend invites you over, it's polite to bring a small gift like flowers or sweets (shirini).

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Don't over-use 'Rafigh'

In very formal settings, stick to 'Doost'. 'Rafigh' can sound a bit too 'street' for a job interview.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'new friend'.

من امروز در مدرسه یک _______ پیدا کردم.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: دوستِ جدید

The noun 'doost' comes first, followed by the Ezafe 'e' and the adjective 'jadid'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct introduction:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: این دوست جدید من است.

Adjectives follow the noun they modify in Persian.

Match the Persian phrase to its English translation.

Match the following:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: دوست جدید -> New friend, دوست قدیمی -> Old friend, همکار جدید -> New colleague, همکلاسی جدید -> New classmate

These are common collocations using 'jadid' and 'ghadimi'.

Complete the dialogue.

Ali: In kiye? Sara: In Maryam ast, _________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: دوست جدیدم

'Doost-e jadidam' means 'my new friend'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

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अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'new friend'. Fill Blank A2

من امروز در مدرسه یک _______ پیدا کردم.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: دوستِ جدید

The noun 'doost' comes first, followed by the Ezafe 'e' and the adjective 'jadid'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct introduction:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: این دوست جدید من است.

Adjectives follow the noun they modify in Persian.

Match the Persian phrase to its English translation. Match A2

बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: دوست جدید -> New friend, دوست قدیمی -> Old friend, همکار جدید -> New colleague, همکلاسی جدید -> New classmate

These are common collocations using 'jadid' and 'ghadimi'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Ali: In kiye? Sara: In Maryam ast, _________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: دوست جدیدم

'Doost-e jadidam' means 'my new friend'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

In Iran, it sounds a bit archaic or Afghan. 'Doost-e jadid' is the standard modern choice.

Yes, it's perfectly fine for people, meaning 'someone recently added to your life'.

Add the possessive suffix: 'Doost-e jadid-am'.

Doost-haye jadid (informal) or Doostan-e jadid (formal).

It is 'Doost-e jadid'. The 'i' sound is used in some dialects but 'e' is standard.

Yes! 'In doost-e jadid-e man ast' is a cute way to introduce a new dog or cat.

Yes, it's an Arabic loanword, but it's 100% part of the Persian language now.

'Doost' is general; 'Rafigh' is more like 'buddy' or 'comrade'.

Man donbal-e yek doost-e jadid hastam.

No, that is grammatically incorrect in Persian.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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دوست قدیمی

contrast

Old friend

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رفیق صمیمی

specialized form

Close/Best friend

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آشنای جدید

similar

New acquaintance

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همکار جدید

builds on

New colleague

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دوستِ جان

specialized form

Soul friend

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