A1 Collocation तटस्थ

وقت گذاشتن

vaght gozashtan

To spend time

मतलब

To allocate or use time for a particular activity.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Time is often flexible in social settings (the famous 'Iranian minute'), but 'putting time' for a guest is a sacred duty of hospitality. Younger people use 'vaqt gozashtan' to talk about self-improvement and hobbies, reflecting a move away from purely family-oriented time. In Iranian offices, acknowledging the time someone 'put' into a report is a key way to maintain good relations and show respect (Eshteram). Classical literature often warns against 'passing time' (omr gozarandan) without purpose, encouraging one to 'put time' into spiritual growth.

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Use 'Baraye'

Always remember to use the preposition 'baraye' (for) after the phrase to sound natural.

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Spelling Matters

In writing, use 'ذ' for 'gozashtan' (to put). Using 'ز' or 'ظ' is a common mistake.

मतलब

To allocate or use time for a particular activity.

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Use 'Baraye'

Always remember to use the preposition 'baraye' (for) after the phrase to sound natural.

⚠️

Spelling Matters

In writing, use 'ذ' for 'gozashtan' (to put). Using 'ز' or 'ظ' is a common mistake.

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Gratitude Power

Saying 'Mamnoon ke vaqt gozashtid' is the ultimate polite way to end a meeting or a favor.

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Present Stem

Memorize 'gozar-' as the present stem. You'll use it for 'migozaram', 'bogzar', etc.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'vaqt gozashtan'.

من هر روز دو ساعت برای مطالعه فارسی ______.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: وقت می‌گذارم

The sentence says 'every day' (har ruz), so we need the present habitual form.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'Thank you for your time' formally?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: ممنون که وقت گذاشتید.

We use 'gozashtan' (to put) and the spelling with 'ze' (ذ) is incorrect for 'to put'.

Complete the dialogue.

دوست: چرا خسته‌ای؟ من: چون خیلی برای این پروژه ______.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: وقت گذاشتم

The person is tired because they *already* put in the time (past tense).

Match the phrase to the situation.

Match 'وقت اختصاص دادن' (allocating time) to its best context.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: A business meeting

'Ekhtesas dadan' is a formal, professional version of 'gozashtan'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Vaqt Gozashtan vs. Vaqt Gozarandan

وقت گذاشتن (Intentional)
Study Dars
Work Kar
وقت گذراندن (Passive)
Party Mehmuni
TV Televizion

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'vaqt gozashtan'. Fill Blank A1

من هر روز دو ساعت برای مطالعه فارسی ______.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: وقت می‌گذارم

The sentence says 'every day' (har ruz), so we need the present habitual form.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

How do you say 'Thank you for your time' formally?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: ممنون که وقت گذاشتید.

We use 'gozashtan' (to put) and the spelling with 'ze' (ذ) is incorrect for 'to put'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

دوست: چرا خسته‌ای؟ من: چون خیلی برای این پروژه ______.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: وقت گذاشتم

The person is tired because they *already* put in the time (past tense).

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B2

Match 'وقت اختصاص دادن' (allocating time) to its best context.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: A business meeting

'Ekhtesas dadan' is a formal, professional version of 'gozashtan'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

12 सवाल

No, for money use 'pool kharj kardan' (spending money) or 'sarmaye-gozari' (investing).

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

'Vaqt' is more common in daily speech; 'zaman' is slightly more formal or scientific.

Use 'vaqt nadaram' or 'vaqt nemikonam'.

Yes, 'ru-ye' (on) is also common, especially for projects or specific tasks.

Young people might say 'mizaram' instead of 'migozaram' and use 'paye' (at the foot of) instead of 'baraye'.

No, it usually implies the time was useful or intentional.

Vaqt gozashtam, gozashti, gozasht, gozashtim, gozashtid, gozashtand.

No, for that use 'shab mandan' (staying the night).

The opposite is 'vaqt talaf kardan' (wasting time).

Yes, frequently to acknowledge someone's effort or presence.

Yes, 'Vaqt gozashtan baraye sag' (Putting time for the dog).

संबंधित मुहावरे

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وقت گذراندن

similar

To pass time / hang out

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وقت صرف کردن

synonym

To spend/consume time

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وقت تلف کردن

contrast

To waste time

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وقت اختصاص دادن

specialized form

To allocate time

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وقت پیدا کردن

builds on

To find time

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