मतलब
The interests of a nation as a whole.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Iran, 'Manafe-e Melli' is often contrasted with 'Maslahat-e Nezam' (Interests of the System/Regime). This distinction is crucial in political analysis. In Dari Persian, the phrase is used similarly, but often in the context of ethnic balance and national unity (Wahdat-e Melli). Tajik Persian (using Cyrillic script: манфиатҳои миллӣ) uses this phrase to emphasize post-civil war stability and secularism. In the diaspora, people use this phrase to argue for policies that benefit the Iranian people's human rights, often distinguishing them from the state's interests.
Use with 'تامین'
If you want to sound like a native diplomat, always pair 'منافع ملی' with the verb 'تامین کردن' (to secure/provide).
Avoid 'سود'
Never say 'سود ملی'. It sounds like you're talking about a country's bank account balance.
मतलब
The interests of a nation as a whole.
Use with 'تامین'
If you want to sound like a native diplomat, always pair 'منافع ملی' with the verb 'تامین کردن' (to secure/provide).
Avoid 'سود'
Never say 'سود ملی'. It sounds like you're talking about a country's bank account balance.
The 'Red Line'
In Iranian politics, 'منافع ملی' is often called a 'Khat-te Ghermez' (Red Line) that cannot be crossed.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
دولت موظف است از ________ در برابر تهدیدات خارجی دفاع کند.
The context of 'foreign threats' and 'government duty' requires 'national interests'.
Which verb is most commonly used with 'منافع ملی' to mean 'to secure'?
کدام فعل برای 'تامین' منافع ملی مناسبتر است؟
'Ta'min kardan' is the standard collocation for securing or providing interests.
Match the Persian phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the three pillars of political Persian.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
شخص الف: چرا این قرارداد را امضا کردیم؟ شخص ب: چون این کار برای ________ حیاتی بود.
In a formal context regarding a contract, 'national interests' is the logical choice.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Manafe vs. Masaleh
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासدولت موظف است از ________ در برابر تهدیدات خارجی دفاع کند.
The context of 'foreign threats' and 'government duty' requires 'national interests'.
کدام فعل برای 'تامین' منافع ملی مناسبتر است؟
'Ta'min kardan' is the standard collocation for securing or providing interests.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are the three pillars of political Persian.
شخص الف: چرا این قرارداد را امضا کردیم؟ شخص ب: چون این کار برای ________ حیاتی بود.
In a formal context regarding a contract, 'national interests' is the logical choice.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt is plural in form (Manafe is the plural of Manfa'at), but it is treated as a single collective concept in English (National Interest).
Yes, if the national team is playing, people often say their victory is a matter of 'منافع ملی' because it brings national pride.
'Manafe' refers to benefits and gains, while 'Masaleh' refers to what is appropriate or expedient for the nation's welfare.
Only when discussing politics or serious national issues. It's too formal for daily chores or small talk.
You use the preposition 'برخلاف' (bar-khalaaf-e) or 'علیه' (aleyh-e).
Common adjectives include 'حیاتی' (vital), 'راهبردی' (strategic), and 'درازمدت' (long-term).
No, it is generally positive or neutral, but it can be used rhetorically to justify controversial actions.
Yes, that means 'international interests,' but it is much less common than 'national interests.'
Yes, Persian adjectives usually have the stress on the final syllable.
Yes, but they write it in Cyrillic script as 'манфиатҳои миллӣ'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
مصالح ملی
synonymNational expediency/welfare
امنیت ملی
specialized formNational security
اقتدار ملی
builds onNational authority/power
خیانت ملی
contrastNational treason
