मतलब
Referring to the rear part or position.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Flower' response: When you apologize for your back being toward someone, the response 'Gol posht o rou nadarad' (A flower has no front or back) is a standard piece of Ta'arof that shows high social intelligence. In traditional Iranian homes with 'poshti' (large cushions) on the floor, the 'top' of the room is furthest from the door. Sitting with your back to the wall on a 'poshti' is a sign of being a guest of honor. There is a common saying 'posht-e saresh ab rikhtan' (pouring water behind someone's head/back) when they go on a journey to ensure their safe and quick return.
The Ezafe Rule
Always remember the tiny '-e' sound when saying 'behind something'. Without it, the sentence sounds broken.
The Flower Rule
If you turn your back to someone, apologize! It's the fastest way to sound like a native speaker.
मतलब
Referring to the rear part or position.
The Ezafe Rule
Always remember the tiny '-e' sound when saying 'behind something'. Without it, the sentence sounds broken.
The Flower Rule
If you turn your back to someone, apologize! It's the fastest way to sound like a native speaker.
Body vs Space
If you mean your physical back, use 'posht-am'. If you mean behind you, use 'posht-e saram'.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'posht'.
ماشین ______ خانه پارک شده است.
We need the Ezafe (-e) because it is a preposition followed by a noun.
Which sentence means 'My back hurts'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Posht-am' means 'my back'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are sitting with your back to an elder.
This is the polite way to acknowledge your position in Persian culture.
Complete the dialogue.
A: مداد کجاست؟ B: ______ کتاب است.
The pencil is 'behind' the book.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Posht vs. Ba'ad
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासماشین ______ خانه پارک شده است.
We need the Ezafe (-e) because it is a preposition followed by a noun.
Choose the correct translation:
'Posht-am' means 'my back'.
You are sitting with your back to an elder.
This is the polite way to acknowledge your position in Persian culture.
A: مداد کجاست؟ B: ______ کتاب است.
The pencil is 'behind' the book.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालNo, 'posht' is the back. There are other specific words for the buttocks, though 'posht' is sometimes used as a very mild euphemism in specific dialects.
It is neutral and used in every context, from poetry to street slang.
It is 'Koule-poshti' (کوله پشتی).
A 'poshti' is a traditional rectangular cushion used for leaning against while sitting on the floor.
संबंधित मुहावरे
پشتِ سر
similarBehind the head / In the past
پشتگرمی
builds onEncouragement / Support
کوله پشتی
specialized formBackpack
پشتِ بام
specialized formRooftop
