意味
A question about time.
文化的背景
The concept of 'Ta'arof' means that if you ask 'When can I visit?', the answer might be 'Whenever you like', which is a polite way of not giving a specific time. You may need to ask 'چه زمانی' multiple times to get a real answer. In Dari, 'Chi vaght' is often preferred over 'Che zamani', though both are understood. The 'Che' sound often shifts to a 'Chi' sound. Tajik Persian uses 'Kajon' or 'Chi vaqt'. 'Che zamani' sounds very 'Iran-Persian' or highly literary to a Tajik speaker. In Iranian business, 'Che zamani' is often used to pin down deadlines, but these are frequently seen as 'targets' rather than 'hard stops' due to the cultural value placed on flexibility.
The 'Key' Shortcut
If you forget 'Che zamani', just use 'Key'. It's shorter and everyone uses it!
Not for 'If'
In some languages, 'when' and 'if' are similar. In Persian, 'if' is 'Agar'. Never use 'Che zamani' for 'if'.
意味
A question about time.
The 'Key' Shortcut
If you forget 'Che zamani', just use 'Key'. It's shorter and everyone uses it!
Not for 'If'
In some languages, 'when' and 'if' are similar. In Persian, 'if' is 'Agar'. Never use 'Che zamani' for 'if'.
Adding 'Dar'
Add 'Dar' (in/at) before 'Che zamani' to sound extremely educated and precise in writing.
The 'Inshallah' Factor
Be prepared for people to answer your 'When' question with 'Inshallah' (God willing).
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the formal word for 'When'.
___ به خانه برمیگردید؟
'Che zamani' is the correct formal interrogative for time.
Which sentence is the most formal way to ask about a meeting time?
Asking about a meeting:
'Che zamani' is more formal than 'Key', and 'Kojast' means 'Where'.
Complete the dialogue in a professional manner.
A: سلام. میخواهم دکتر را ببینم. B: سلام. ___ میخواهید بیایید؟
In a professional medical setting, 'چه زمانی' is the most appropriate choice.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Phrase: 'چه زمانی این پروژه به پایان میرسد؟'
The length and formality of the sentence suit a business context.
🎉 スコア： /4
ビジュアル学習ツール
The 'When' Spectrum
Informal
- • کی (Key)
Neutral
- • چه وقت (Che vaght)
Formal
- • چه زمانی (Che zamani)
練習問題バンク
4 問題___ به خانه برمیگردید؟
'Che zamani' is the correct formal interrogative for time.
Asking about a meeting:
'Che zamani' is more formal than 'Key', and 'Kojast' means 'Where'.
A: سلام. میخواهم دکتر را ببینم. B: سلام. ___ میخواهید بیایید؟
In a professional medical setting, 'چه زمانی' is the most appropriate choice.
Phrase: 'چه زمانی این پروژه به پایان میرسد؟'
The length and formality of the sentence suit a business context.
🎉 スコア： /4
よくある質問
10 問Usually, people use the shorter 'Key' in texts to save time, but 'Che zamani' is used in formal business WhatsApp messages.
Yes, you can say 'Az che zamani?' (From what time?).
Yes, it is the perfect level of respect for a teacher.
'Zaman' is more formal and abstract; 'Vaght' is more common and practical.
No, question words in Persian do not change for number or gender.
You can answer with a specific time (Sa'at-e 5) or a day (Doshanbeh).
No, the order must be 'Che' followed by 'Zamani'.
Yes, but poets often prefer more rhythmic words like 'Key'.
It's an indefinite marker that makes the phrase function as 'at what (a) time'.
Yes, it works for past, present, and future.
関連フレーズ
کی
synonymWhen (informal)
چه وقت
similarWhat time
وقتی که
contrastWhen (conjunction)
در چه ساعتی
specialized formAt what hour
چه مدت
builds onHow long
