मतलब
To be humble, unpretentious, or reserved in demeanor.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Being 'sar be zir' is a key component of being a 'good' person in the system of Ta'arof. It shows you are not putting yourself above others. Classical poets like Saadi often praise the 'fruitful tree that hangs its head low' as a metaphor for the wise man who is humble. While traditional, the term is still used today. However, some younger Iranians might use it slightly sarcastically for someone who is 'too' quiet or 'boring'.
The Ultimate Compliment
If you want an Iranian mother to love you, describe yourself or your friends as 'sar be zir'.
Not for Sadness
If you see someone crying with their head down, do NOT say they are 'sar be zir'. It will sound like you are praising their sadness.
मतलब
To be humble, unpretentious, or reserved in demeanor.
The Ultimate Compliment
If you want an Iranian mother to love you, describe yourself or your friends as 'sar be zir'.
Not for Sadness
If you see someone crying with their head down, do NOT say they are 'sar be zir'. It will sound like you are praising their sadness.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
علی هیچوقت پز نمیدهد، او خیلی آدمِ _______ است.
Someone who doesn't show off (piz dādan) is 'sar be zir'.
Which situation best fits the use of 'sar be zir'?
When would you call someone 'sar be zir'?
It describes a positive, quiet, and helpful demeanor.
Complete the dialogue.
مادر: پسرم، سعی کن همیشه در زندگی _______ باشی تا همه به تو احترام بگذارند.
Parents often advise children to be 'sar be zir' to earn respect.
Match the trait to the person.
Match 'Sar be zir' with the correct description:
This is the core definition of the idiom.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Traits of a Sar-be-zir Person
Behavior
- • Quiet
- • Polite
- • Respectful
Speech
- • No bragging
- • Soft voice
- • Few words
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासعلی هیچوقت پز نمیدهد، او خیلی آدمِ _______ است.
Someone who doesn't show off (piz dādan) is 'sar be zir'.
When would you call someone 'sar be zir'?
It describes a positive, quiet, and helpful demeanor.
مادر: پسرم، سعی کن همیشه در زندگی _______ باشی تا همه به تو احترام بگذارند.
Parents often advise children to be 'sar be zir' to earn respect.
Match 'Sar be zir' with the correct description:
This is the core definition of the idiom.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
3 सवालNo, it can be used for adults, especially in professional or marriage contexts to describe a dignified person.
Yes, but it might sound a bit boastful to call yourself humble! It's better when others say it about you.
It is neutral. You can use it in a friendly chat or a formal letter.
संबंधित मुहावरे
خاکی بودن
synonymTo be 'earthy' or down-to-earth.
سَر به هوا بودن
contrastTo be distracted or 'head in the clouds'.
فروتن
synonymHumble (formal).
