A1 Expression フォーマル

بله

baleh

Yes

意味

Used to express affirmation or agreement.

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文化的背景

In the context of Ta'arof, 'Bale' is often the first step in a dance of politeness. Even if someone doesn't want something, they might say 'Bale' (acknowledging the offer) before politely declining. In Tehran, the pronunciation can sometimes shift to 'Ba-ale' with a slight glottal stop to sound more 'authentic' or emphatic in local neighborhoods. In Dari, 'Bale' is also the standard, but 'Wali' or 'Hao' might be heard in different regional dialects for 'yes'.

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The 'Bale' Nod

When saying 'Bale', a very slight downward tilt of the head makes you sound 10x more native and respectful.

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Avoid 'Are' with Strangers

Even if they look your age, use 'Bale' until you are on a first-name basis.

意味

Used to express affirmation or agreement.

🎯

The 'Bale' Nod

When saying 'Bale', a very slight downward tilt of the head makes you sound 10x more native and respectful.

⚠️

Avoid 'Are' with Strangers

Even if they look your age, use 'Bale' until you are on a first-name basis.

自分をテスト

You are talking to your grandmother. Which 'yes' should you use?

مادربزرگ: چای می‌خوری؟ (Grandmother: Do you want tea?)

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: بله

'Bale' is the respectful choice for elders.

Complete the phone greeting.

شخص الف: سلام، آقای محمدی؟ شخص ب: ____، بفرمایید.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: بله

'Bale' is used to confirm your identity on the phone.

Match the word to the register.

1. آره 2. بله 3. بلی

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A. Informal, B. Formal/Neutral, C. Literary

Are is informal, Bale is standard, Bali is literary.

Fill in the missing word in this polite exchange.

استاد: آیا تمرین را انجام دادی؟ شاگرد: ____ استاد، انجام دادم.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: بله

Students must use 'Bale' with teachers.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

Yes in Persian: Formal vs Informal

Formal (Bale)
استاد Professor
غریبه Stranger
Informal (Are)
دوست Friend
برادر Brother

練習問題バンク

4 問題
You are talking to your grandmother. Which 'yes' should you use? Choose A1

مادربزرگ: چای می‌خوری؟ (Grandmother: Do you want tea?)

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: بله

'Bale' is the respectful choice for elders.

Complete the phone greeting. Fill Blank A1

شخص الف: سلام، آقای محمدی؟ شخص ب: ____، بفرمایید.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: بله

'Bale' is used to confirm your identity on the phone.

Match the word to the register. situation_matching A2

1. آره 2. بله 3. بلی

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: A. Informal, B. Formal/Neutral, C. Literary

Are is informal, Bale is standard, Bali is literary.

Fill in the missing word in this polite exchange. dialogue_completion A1

استاد: آیا تمرین را انجام دادی؟ شاگرد: ____ استاد، انجام دادم.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: بله

Students must use 'Bale' with teachers.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

2 問

No, 'Bale' is inherently polite. However, saying it repeatedly and quickly (Bale-bale-bale) can signal that you are impatient.

Yes, it is very common in texts, especially when replying to someone you don't know well or a colleague.

関連フレーズ

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آره

synonym

Yes (informal)

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البته

builds on

Of course

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چرا

contrast

Yes (contradicting a negative)

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