意味
Something that happens or is true, despite what one might have initially thought or assumed.
文化的背景
In Iranian intellectual circles, 'Bar'aks-e tasavvor' is often used to introduce 'Zir-e poost-e shahr' (under the skin of the city) facts—revealing the modern, underground reality of Iran that contradicts Western media stereotypes. In Dari Persian, 'Barkhalaf' is often preferred over 'Bar'aks' in formal news broadcasts, though both are understood. Tajik Persian (using Cyrillic) uses the same logical structure, often influenced by Russian 'vopreki' (contrary to). Classical poets like Saadi often use the concept of 'Aks' to show how a lover's state is the opposite of what the world sees.
The 'Ezafe' is Key
Always remember the short 'e' sound between the two words. Without it, the phrase sounds broken.
Not for Directions
If you are giving directions to a taxi driver, never use 'Bar'aks.' Use 'Rooberoo'.
意味
Something that happens or is true, despite what one might have initially thought or assumed.
The 'Ezafe' is Key
Always remember the short 'e' sound between the two words. Without it, the phrase sounds broken.
Not for Directions
If you are giving directions to a taxi driver, never use 'Bar'aks.' Use 'Rooberoo'.
Add a Pronoun
Adding 'am' (my) or 'at' (your) to 'Tasavvor' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Polite Correction
Use this phrase to correct someone without saying 'You are wrong.' It blames the 'imagination' instead of the person.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Bar'aks-e tasavvor'.
________ من، هوا در کیش اصلاً شرجی نبود.
Since the sentence says 'man' (I), the possessive form 'tasavvoram' is the most natural fit.
Which sentence is correct for a physical location?
How do you say 'The park is opposite the school'?
'Bar'aks' and 'Barkhalaf' are for logical opposites, 'Rooberoo' is for physical ones.
Complete the dialogue.
A: فکر میکردم این رستوران خیلی گران باشد. B: ________، قیمتهایش خیلی منصفانه است.
The speaker is contradicting the previous assumption about the price.
Match the 'Tasavvor' with the 'Bar'aks' reality.
Tasavvor: 'Persian is hard to learn.'
The reality must logically contradict the initial assumption of difficulty.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Bar'aks vs. Rooberoo
練習問題バンク
4 問題________ من، هوا در کیش اصلاً شرجی نبود.
Since the sentence says 'man' (I), the possessive form 'tasavvoram' is the most natural fit.
How do you say 'The park is opposite the school'?
'Bar'aks' and 'Barkhalaf' are for logical opposites, 'Rooberoo' is for physical ones.
A: فکر میکردم این رستوران خیلی گران باشد. B: ________، قیمتهایش خیلی منصفانه است.
The speaker is contradicting the previous assumption about the price.
Tasavvor: 'Persian is hard to learn.'
The reality must logically contradict the initial assumption of difficulty.
🎉 スコア： /4
よくある質問
10 問Yes, to mean 'On the contrary,' but it's usually followed by a full sentence.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Barkhalaf is slightly more formal and can also mean 'against' (like against the law).
Yes, to say someone's personality is the opposite of what you thought.
Usually yes, but it can also come after the subject.
No. 'Tasavvor' is imagination/concept. 'Entezar' is expectation/waiting.
Use 'Barkhalaf-e meyl-e valedeynam.' 'Bar'aks-e tasavvor' wouldn't fit here.
Yes, frequently, to show the irony of life.
Absolutely. It shows you can analyze results vs. expectations.
You could say 'Hamantor ke entezar miraft' (As was expected).
関連フレーズ
برخلاف انتظار
synonymContrary to expectation
در واقع
similarIn reality
از طرف دیگر
contrastOn the other hand
گویا
contrastAs if / apparently
وارونه
specialized formUpside down / inverted
