मतलब
A very polite way to make a request or ask for a favor.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Iran, if you ask for something using 'میشود لطفاً', the other person might initially refuse as part of 'Ta'arof'. You should insist a second or third time to show you are serious. In Dari (Afghan Persian), 'میشود' is also used, but 'میشه' is less common than 'میشه' (pronounced slightly differently). Politeness is equally valued. In Tajik Persian, the structure might use 'میتوانید' (Metavoned) more frequently, but 'میشود' is understood in formal contexts. Second-generation Iranians in the West often use 'میشود لطفاً' as a direct translation of 'Can you please', sometimes losing the 'Ta'arof' nuance but keeping the politeness.
The 'Bebakhshid' Opener
Always start with 'Bebakhshid' (Excuse me) before saying 'Mishavad lotfan' to strangers. It's like double-politeness!
Don't forget the 'Be-'
The verb that follows MUST have the 'be-' prefix (subjunctive). Without it, you sound like a robot.
मतलब
A very polite way to make a request or ask for a favor.
The 'Bebakhshid' Opener
Always start with 'Bebakhshid' (Excuse me) before saying 'Mishavad lotfan' to strangers. It's like double-politeness!
Don't forget the 'Be-'
The verb that follows MUST have the 'be-' prefix (subjunctive). Without it, you sound like a robot.
The 'Misheh' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local in a cafe, use 'Misheh' instead of 'Mishavad'. It's the 'cool' way to be polite.
Eye Contact
When saying this, a slight nod of the head and soft eye contact will make your request much more effective in Iran.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to bring' (آوردن - avardan).
میشود لطفاً یک لیوان آب ________؟
The verb must be in the formal subjunctive (second person plural) to match the politeness of 'mishavad'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask for a discount?
Asking for a discount in a shop:
This uses the 'mishavad lotfan' structure which is the gold standard for polite requests.
Complete the dialogue between a passenger and a taxi driver.
Passenger: ببخشید آقا، ________ کولر را روشن کنید؟ Driver: بله حتماً.
'Mishavad lotfan' is the most natural and polite way to ask a driver for a favor.
Match the request to the correct situation.
1. میشود لطفاً نمک را بدهید؟ 2. میشود لطفاً تکرار کنید؟ 3. میشود لطفاً اینجا پارک نکنید؟
1-B, 2-A, 3-C are the logical matches based on the verbs used.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Where to use 'Mishavad lotfan'
Travel
- • Taxis
- • Hotels
- • Airports
Social
- • Restaurants
- • Friend's house
- • Parties
Official
- • Banks
- • Offices
- • Universities
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासمیشود لطفاً یک لیوان آب ________؟
The verb must be in the formal subjunctive (second person plural) to match the politeness of 'mishavad'.
Asking for a discount in a shop:
This uses the 'mishavad lotfan' structure which is the gold standard for polite requests.
Passenger: ببخشید آقا، ________ کولر را روشن کنید؟ Driver: بله حتماً.
'Mishavad lotfan' is the most natural and polite way to ask a driver for a favor.
1. میشود لطفاً نمک را بدهید؟ 2. میشود لطفاً تکرار کنید؟ 3. میشود لطفاً اینجا پارک نکنید؟
1-B, 2-A, 3-C are the logical matches based on the verbs used.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, it is the perfect phrase for a student to use with a teacher.
Not exactly. 'Mishavad' means 'Is it possible'. 'Mitavanid' means 'Can you'. 'Mishavad' is usually considered more polite.
You don't *have* to, but without it, 'Mishavad' sounds like a technical question about possibility rather than a request.
Usually 'Baleh, hatman' (Yes, certainly) or 'Khahesh mikonam' (I request/Please).
Yes, 'میشود لطفاً بروم؟' means 'May I please go?'.
'Cheshm' literally means 'Eye', but it's a very polite way of saying 'I will do it with my eyes/I obey'.
Absolutely. It's very common in polite WhatsApp or Telegram messages.
The 'Mishavad' part stays the same; only the verb at the end changes to plural (e.g., 'bedahid').
Yes, though in very formal letters, 'خواهشمند است' (it is requested) is more common.
Yes: 'میشود لطفاً با آقای احمدی صحبت کنم؟' (Could I please speak with Mr. Ahmadi?)
संबंधित मुहावरे
خواهش میکنم
similarI request / You're welcome
ببخشید
builds onExcuse me / Sorry
امکان دارد؟
synonymIs it possible?
لطفاً
specialized formPlease
دستت درد نکنه
contrastMay your hand not ache
