خلوت
خلوت 30秒で
- Khalvat means uncrowded or quiet (referring to people).
- It is the direct opposite of 'sholoogh' (busy/crowded).
- It differs from 'khali' (physically empty) and 'tanha' (lonely).
- It can mean privacy or solitude in social and spiritual contexts.
The Persian word خلوت (pronounced 'khalvat') is a versatile adjective that primarily describes a space or a situation that is uncrowded, quiet, or secluded. While the English word 'empty' often refers to a physical lack of objects (like an empty glass), khalvat specifically refers to the absence of people or activity. It is the direct opposite of شلوغ (sholoogh), which means crowded or busy. Understanding this distinction is crucial for beginners because using the wrong word for 'empty' can lead to confusion in daily Persian conversation.
- Physical Space
- When a street has no cars or a park has no visitors, it is خلوت. It implies a sense of openness and ease of movement.
امروز مترو خیلی خلوت است.
(Emruz metro kheyli khalvat ast.)
Today the metro is very uncrowded.
In Persian culture, khalvat is often associated with a positive state of mind. While Westerners might sometimes view a quiet street as 'deserted' or 'lonely,' Iranians often seek khalvat to escape the noise of urban life. It is the time when you can finally breathe. If you go to a restaurant and it is khalvat, it means you will get your food faster and enjoy a peaceful meal. If a road is khalvat, it means there is no traffic (terafik), which is a rare and celebrated event in cities like Tehran.
- Social Context
- It can also describe a schedule or a person's life. If someone says their head is 'khalvat,' it means they are not busy and have free time.
سرم امروز کمی خلوت شده است.
(Saram emruz kami khalvat shode ast.)
My head (schedule) has become a bit less busy today.
Historically, the word comes from Arabic, but its usage in Persian has evolved to cover everything from the physical emptiness of a room to the metaphorical quietness of one's thoughts. When you use khalvat, you are commenting on the density of existence in a particular moment. It is a word of relief, observation, and sometimes, spiritual depth. Whether you are navigating a bazaar or describing your weekend, khalvat is an essential tool for expressing the quality of the environment around you.
Using خلوت in a sentence is relatively straightforward because it functions as a standard adjective. However, its placement and the verbs it pairs with can change the nuance of your meaning. Most commonly, it is used with the linking verb است (ast - is) or بودن (budan - to be). For example, to say 'The store is quiet,' you would say Forushgah khalvat ast. If you want to describe a noun directly, you use the Ezafe construction: yek khiyaban-e khalvat (a quiet street).
- With 'Shodan' (To Become)
- Use خلوت شدن to describe a change in state. This is very common when talking about traffic or crowds dispersing.
بعد از ساعت هشت، پارک خلوت میشود.
(Ba'd az sa'at-e hasht, park khalvat mishavad.)
After eight o'clock, the park becomes quiet/uncrowded.
Another important usage is in the phrase khalvat kardan (to clear out or to make private). If you are in a room with many people and you want to speak to someone privately, you might ask others to 'khalvat' the room. In a more personal sense, ba khod khalvat kardan means to spend time alone with one's thoughts, often for meditation or self-reflection. This demonstrates the transition from a physical description to a psychological or social action.
- Comparative and Superlative
- Like most Persian adjectives, you can add -tar for 'quieter' (خلوتتر) and -tarin for 'quietest' (خلوتترین).
این رستوران از آن یکی خلوتتر است.
(In restorān az ān yeki khalvattar ast.)
This restaurant is quieter/less crowded than that one.
When describing a city's atmosphere, khalvat is your best friend. In Tehran, during the Nowruz (Persian New Year) holidays, the city becomes famously khalvat because everyone travels. You will hear people say with joy, Tehran cheghadr khalvat shode! (How quiet Tehran has become!). This usage highlights the relief associated with the word. In summary, use khalvat as a predicate adjective with 'to be' or 'to become,' or as an attributive adjective with the Ezafe, always keeping in mind that it refers to the density of people or activity in a space.
In the daily life of a Persian speaker, خلوت is a word that appears in almost every conversation about logistics, travel, and social planning. If you are in a taxi in Tehran, Shiraz, or Isfahan, the driver will almost certainly use this word. They might say, In masir khalvat-tar ast (This route is less crowded/has less traffic). Here, the word is synonymous with 'smooth flowing' or 'free of congestion.' It is the ultimate positive report for anyone navigating an Iranian metropolis.
- On the Radio and News
- Traffic reports use خلوت to describe roads where traffic is light. It is the word everyone hopes to hear during their morning commute.
بزرگراه همت فعلاً خلوت گزارش شده است.
(Bozorgrah-e Hemmat fe'lan khalvat gozaresh shode ast.)
Hemmat Highway is currently reported as uncrowded.
You will also hear this word in social invitations. If a friend wants to have a deep conversation with you, they might say, Berim ye jaye khalvat harf bezanim (Let's go somewhere quiet to talk). In this context, khalvat implies privacy and the absence of eavesdroppers or distracting noise. It is the opposite of a 'sholoogh' (busy/loud) cafe. This social dimension is vital; a 'khalvat' place is where secrets are shared and bonds are strengthened.
- Shopping and Errands
- Before heading out, people often ask: Nanvaee khalvate? (Is the bakery uncrowded?). It’s a way to gauge if they will have to wait in line.
بانک خیلی خلوت بود؛ کارم زود تمام شد.
(Bank kheyli khalvat bud; karam zud tamam shod.)
The bank was very uncrowded; my work finished quickly.
Finally, in more formal or literary settings, khalvat appears in the phrase dar khalvat (in private). You might read in a news report that two officials met dar khalvat to discuss sensitive issues. Even in modern TV dramas, characters often seek a khalvat spot to cry or reflect. From the mundane reality of a Tuesday morning commute to the high drama of a political meeting, khalvat is the word Persians use to describe any space that has been emptied of the 'many' to make room for the 'few' or the 'one'.
For English speakers learning Persian, the most frequent mistake is confusing خلوت (khalvat) with خالی (khāli). While both can be translated as 'empty,' they are not interchangeable. Khāli refers to a physical vacuum or the absence of contents inside a container. For example, a glass is khāli if it has no water. A box is khāli if it has no toys. However, you cannot call a glass khalvat. Conversely, you wouldn't usually call a quiet street khāli unless you mean it is literally devoid of every single thing, including cars and life.
- Khalvat vs. Tanha
- Another common error is using khalvat to mean 'lonely.' If you want to say 'I am lonely,' you must use تنها (tanhā). Saying Man khalvat hastam sounds like you are saying 'I am uncrowded,' which makes no sense for a person.
❌ من خلوت هستم.
✅ من تنها هستم.
(I am lonely/alone.)
Furthermore, learners often forget that khalvat is an adjective that describes the *environment*. If you want to say 'The house is quiet,' khalvat is great if you mean there aren't many people there. But if you mean there is no *noise* (even if there are people), you should use ساکت (sāket). A library might be full of people (not khalvat) but it must be sāket (silent). Understanding the difference between 'quiet' (no noise) and 'quiet' (no people) is key.
- Wrong Context: Objects
- Don't use khalvat for objects like pockets, wallets, or stomachs. Those are always خالی.
❌ جیبم خلوت است.
✅ جیبم خالی است.
(My pocket is empty.)
Lastly, be careful with the intensive kheyli. While kheyli khalvat is perfectly fine, some learners mistakenly use khalvat to mean 'peaceful' in every context. If a situation is peaceful because of a lack of conflict, آرام (ārām) is better. Khalvat is specifically about the 'crowd' factor. By keeping these distinctions in mind—density vs. contents, and environment vs. emotion—you will avoid the most common pitfalls and sound much more like a native speaker.
To truly master Persian, you need to know the 'neighbors' of خلوت. Depending on what you want to emphasize—silence, peace, or physical emptiness—there are several alternatives. The most common synonym in a general sense is ساکت (sāket). While khalvat means uncrowded, sāket means silent. A park can be khalvat (few people) but not sāket if there is a loud construction site nearby. Conversely, a classroom can be full of students but completely sāket during an exam.
- Aram (آرام)
- This means 'calm' or 'peaceful.' It is often used interchangeably with khalvat when describing a nice neighborhood or a relaxing atmosphere.
این کوچه خیلی آرام و خلوت است.
(This alley is very calm and uncrowded.)
For a more formal or poetic touch, you might use دنج (denj). This word translates to 'cozy' or 'secluded.' It usually describes a small, pleasant place like a corner of a cafe or a hidden garden where you can be away from the world. While khalvat is a neutral observation of density, denj is a positive evaluation of a place's charm and privacy. If a place is denj, it is almost certainly khalvat, but not every khalvat place is denj (a desert is khalvat, but not necessarily 'cozy').
- Bi-sar-o-sedā (بیسروصدا)
- Literally 'without head and sound,' this is a common compound adjective for 'quiet' or 'noiseless.' It is more informal than sāket.
او یک زندگی بیسروصدا دارد.
(He has a quiet/low-key life.)
When you want to describe a place that is *completely* deserted, you can use the phrase پرنده پر نمیزند (parande par nemizanad), which literally means 'not even a bird is flapping its wings.' This is a colorful way to say a place is extremely khalvat. By learning these synonyms, you can move beyond simple A1 descriptions and start expressing subtle differences in environment and mood, which is the hallmark of an advanced learner.
How Formal Is It?
豆知識
The word is a 'false friend' to some other languages where 'khalvat' might mean 'sweet' or something else, but in Persian, it's all about the space! In Sufi traditions, 'Khalvat-dar-anjoman' is a famous concept meaning 'solitude in the crowd'—maintaining spiritual focus while being among people.
発音ガイド
- Pronouncing 'kh' as a simple 'h' (halvat).
- Pronouncing 'v' as 'w' (khalwat). Persian uses a 'v' sound.
- Stressing the first syllable instead of the second.
- Mixing up the 'a' sounds (using long 'ā' instead of short 'a').
- Confusing the spelling with similar looking words.
難易度
Very easy to recognize with simple letters (Kh-L-V-T).
Need to remember the 'v' (vav) and 't' (te).
Mastering the 'kh' sound is the main challenge.
Distinctive sound, usually easy to pick out in traffic reports.
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Ezafe Construction
کافهٔ خلوت (The quiet cafe)
Comparative Adjectives
اینجا خلوتتر از آنجاست. (Here is quieter than there.)
Superlative Adjectives
خلوتترین زمان روز. (The quietest time of the day.)
Compound Verbs with 'Kardan'
او اتاق را خلوت کرد. (He cleared the room.)
Compound Verbs with 'Shodan'
بازار خلوت شد. (The bazaar became uncrowded.)
レベル別の例文
خیابان خلوت است.
The street is uncrowded.
Subject + Adjective + Linking Verb.
این رستوران خیلی خلوت است.
This restaurant is very uncrowded.
Use 'kheyli' for emphasis.
مترو خلوت بود.
The metro was uncrowded.
Past tense of 'budan'.
امروز بازار خلوت است؟
Is the bazaar uncrowded today?
Question intonation.
من یک پارک خلوت میخواهم.
I want a quiet park.
Adjective after noun with Ezafe.
خانه خلوت است.
The house is quiet (few people).
Standard 'ast' sentence.
اینجا خلوت است.
It is uncrowded here.
Adverb of place 'inja'.
کلاس امروز خلوت بود.
The class was uncrowded today.
Noun + Adverb of time + Adjective + Verb.
شبها خیابانها خلوتتر میشوند.
At nights, the streets become quieter.
Comparative -tar + shodan.
من همیشه در جاهای خلوت مطالعه میکنم.
I always study in quiet places.
Plural noun + Ezafe + Adjective.
آیا این سینما معمولاً خلوت است؟
Is this cinema usually uncrowded?
Adverb 'ma'mulan'.
تهران در عید خیلی خلوت میشود.
Tehran becomes very uncrowded during Nowruz.
Prepositional phrase 'dar eyd'.
یک صندلی خلوت پیدا کن.
Find a quiet seat.
Imperative verb 'peyda kon'.
رستوران از دیروز خلوتتر است.
The restaurant is quieter than yesterday.
Comparison using 'az'.
این کوچه خلوتترین جای شهر است.
This alley is the quietest place in the city.
Superlative -tarin.
چرا امروز مغازه اینقدر خلوت است؟
Why is the shop so uncrowded today?
Interrogative 'chera' and intensive 'inghadr'.
میخواهم کمی با خودم خلوت کنم.
I want to spend some time alone with myself.
Compound verb 'khalvat kardan'.
لطفاً اتاق را خلوت کنید تا صحبت کنیم.
Please clear the room so we can talk.
Causative sense of 'khalvat kardan'.
سرم که خلوت شد، به تو زنگ میزنم.
When I'm less busy, I'll call you.
Idiomatic use of 'sar' (head) being uncrowded.
او همیشه در خلوت خود شعر مینویسد.
He always writes poetry in his solitude.
Noun form 'khalvat' meaning solitude.
این کافه برای قرارهای خلوت عالی است.
This cafe is great for private meetings.
Adjective modifying 'gharar' (meeting).
باید از این شلوغی به یک جای خلوت پناه ببرم.
I must take refuge from this crowd in a quiet place.
Contrast between 'sholooghi' and 'khalvat'.
فضای مجازی هیچ وقت خلوت نمیشود.
Virtual space never becomes uncrowded.
Negative 'hich vaght' with 'shodan'.
او ترجیح میدهد در ساعات خلوت خرید کند.
He prefers to shop during off-peak hours.
Noun 'sa'at' (hours) + khalvat.
در خلوت دل، با خدای خود راز و نیاز میکرد.
In the solitude of the heart, he whispered his needs to God.
Literary/Sufi usage.
ترافیک که خلوت شد، حرکت میکنیم.
We will leave once the traffic clears up.
Conditional 'ke' usage.
او به دنبال گوشهای دنج و خلوت برای استراحت بود.
He was looking for a cozy and secluded corner to rest.
Pairing 'denj' and 'khalvat'.
خلوت گزیدن در دنیای امروز کار دشواری است.
Choosing seclusion is a difficult task in today's world.
Formal phrase 'khalvat gozidan'.
آنها در خلوت به توافق رسیدند.
They reached an agreement in private.
Prepositional phrase 'dar khalvat'.
این محله به خاطر کوچههای خلوتش معروف است.
This neighborhood is famous for its quiet alleys.
Possessive suffix on 'khalvat'.
هر هنرمندی به ساعاتی خلوت برای خلق اثر نیاز دارد.
Every artist needs hours of solitude to create a work.
Indefinite 'i' on 'sa'at'.
جمع و خلوت در ادبیات فارسی مفاهیم عمیقی دارند.
Crowd and solitude are deep concepts in Persian literature.
Abstract noun usage.
عارفان خلوت را بر جلوت ترجیح میدهند.
Mystics prefer seclusion over public appearance.
Contrast between 'khalvat' and 'jelvat'.
او از هیاهوی سیاست به خلوت کتابخانهاش پناه برد.
He fled the clamor of politics to the seclusion of his library.
Metaphorical usage.
در این خلوت گزیده، هیچ صدایی جز تپش قلب شنیده نمیشود.
In this chosen solitude, no sound but the heartbeat is heard.
Passive voice 'shenide nemishavad'.
خلوت کردن ذهن از افکار منفی، اولین قدم آرامش است.
Clearing the mind of negative thoughts is the first step to peace.
Gerund usage of 'khalvat kardan'.
سیاستمداران در خلوتِ پسِ پرده، تصمیمات مهم را میگیرند.
Politicians make important decisions in the seclusion behind the curtain.
Complex Ezafe chain.
او با وجود مشغله زیاد، خلوت شبانهاش را ترک نمیکرد.
Despite being very busy, he never gave up his nightly solitude.
Concessive 'ba vojud-e'.
معماری سنتی ایران بر پایه تفکیک فضای جمع و خلوت بود.
Traditional Iranian architecture was based on separating public and private spaces.
Technical architectural context.
او چنان در خلوت خود غرق بود که متوجه حضور من نشد.
He was so immersed in his solitude that he didn't notice my presence.
Result clause 'chonan... ke'.
خلوتِ انس، مجالی است برای بازیافتن خویشتن گمگشته.
The 'solitude of intimacy' is an opportunity to rediscover the lost self.
Highly formal/poetic register.
در تلاطم اعصار، تنها خلوتنشینان گزیده، راه به معنا بردند.
In the turbulence of ages, only the chosen recluses found the way to meaning.
Archaic plural and compound 'khalvat-neshin'.
او میان غوغای بازار، خلوتی درونی برای خود ساخته بود.
Amidst the market's roar, he had built an internal solitude for himself.
Internalized metaphor.
این اثر هنری، تجسمِ خلوتِ وجودیِ انسانِ معاصر است.
This artwork is the embodiment of the existential solitude of contemporary man.
Philosophical terminology.
او به چنان خلوتی دست یافته بود که کلمات در آن رنگ میباختند.
He had reached such a state of solitude that words lost their color there.
Advanced descriptive imagery.
خلوت، نه به معنای گریز از خلق، که به معنای حضور در حق است.
Solitude is not about escaping people, but about being present with the Truth.
Theological distinction.
او در خلوتِ شب، به واکاویِ زوایایِ پنهانِ روحِ خویش میپرداخت.
In the solitude of the night, he delved into the hidden corners of his soul.
High-level vocabulary 'vakavi'.
در این خلوتسرایِ بیانتها، زمان معنای خود را از دست میدهد.
In this endless sanctuary of solitude, time loses its meaning.
Compound noun 'khalvat-saray'.
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
— Let's go somewhere private. Used when wanting to talk seriously.
اینجا شلوغ است، برویم یک جای خلوت.
— I am less busy now. Used regarding one's schedule.
بالاخره سرم خلوت شد و توانستم زنگ بزنم.
よく混同される語
Khali is for empty containers/objects; Khalvat is for uncrowded places.
Tanha is for a person being alone/lonely; Khalvat is for the environment.
Saket is for silence (no noise); Khalvat is for uncrowdedness (no people).
慣用句と表現
— To clear one's schedule or finish pending tasks.
باید سرم را خلوت کنم تا به مسافرت بروم.
Informal— A private, intimate gathering with close friends or the Divine.
خلوت انس بود و یاران جمع بودند.
Literary— In private and in public; everywhere.
او در خلوت و جلوت یکسان رفتار میکند.
Formal/Poetic— To choose a life of seclusion or withdrawal from society.
او پس از شکست، خلوت گزید.
Formal— To ask people to leave so a private conversation can happen.
لطفاً برای چند لحظه اتاق را خلوت کنید.
Neutral間違えやすい
Both translate to 'empty' in English.
Khali = no contents inside. Khalvat = no people in a space.
لیوان خالی است (The glass is empty). خیابان خلوت است (The street is uncrowded).
Solitude and being alone are related.
Tanha describes the state of a person. Khalvat describes the state of a place.
من تنها هستم (I am alone). اینجا خلوت است (It is quiet here).
Quiet places are often uncrowded.
Saket is about sound. Khalvat is about the number of people.
او ساکت است (He is silent). کلاس خلوت است (The class is uncrowded).
Both imply a lack of disturbance.
Aram is a general feeling of peace. Khalvat is specifically about population density.
او آرام است (He is calm). شهر خلوت است (The city is uncrowded).
Both describe nice, quiet spots.
Denj adds a layer of 'coziness' and 'seclusion' as a positive quality. Khalvat is more neutral.
یک کنجِ دنج (A cozy corner).
文型パターン
[Place] + [khalvat] + [ast].
کلاس خلوت است.
[Place] + [khalvat] + [shod].
خیابان خلوت شد.
[Subject] + [ba khod] + [khalvat kardan].
من با خودم خلوت میکنم.
در + [khalvat].
او در خلوت گریه کرد.
[Noun] + [Ezafe] + [khalvat].
یک گوشهٔ خلوت پیدا کن.
[Sar] + [Possessive] + [khalvat shodan].
سرم خلوت شد.
[Khalvat] + [bar] + [Jelvat] + [tarjih dashtan].
او خلوت را بر جلوت ترجیح میدهد.
[Khalvat-gozini] + [verb].
خلوتگزینی راهی برای شناخت خود است.
語族
名詞
動詞
形容詞
関連
使い方
Extremely frequent in daily speech, especially regarding traffic and social availability.
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Using 'khalvat' for an empty bottle.
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Shisheh khali ast.
Khalvat is for spaces/crowds, khali is for contents.
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Saying 'Man khalvat hastam' to mean I'm alone.
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Man tanha hastam.
Khalvat describes the place, not the person's status.
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Confusing 'khalvat' with 'saket' in a library.
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Ketabkhaneh saket ast.
A library can be full of people (not khalvat) but must be silent (saket).
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Forgetting the Ezafe when used as an adjective.
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Restoran-e khalvat.
Adjectives in Persian need the Ezafe link to the noun.
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Using 'khalvat' to mean 'lonely' (sad).
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Man ehsas-e tanhayi mikonam.
Khalvat is usually a neutral or positive state of uncrowdedness, not a feeling of sadness.
ヒント
Traffic Tip
Always check the traffic with 'Khalvate?' before you leave. It's the most common way to ask if the roads are clear.
Don't confuse with 'Khali'
Remember: Khalvat = People-empty; Khali = Thing-empty. This is the #1 mistake for English speakers.
Nowruz Context
If you are in Tehran during Nowruz, 'khalvat' is the most popular word to describe the city.
Asking for Privacy
Use 'Khalvat konid' politely to ask people to leave the room for a private talk.
Ezafe Rule
When describing a noun, don't forget the Ezafe: 'khiyaban-e khalvat' (quiet street).
Radio Reports
Listen for the word 'khalvat' on the radio traffic news. It's usually followed by the name of a highway.
The 'Kh' Sound
Practice the 'kh' sound at the start of 'khalvat.' It should be raspy, like clearing your throat.
Busy Schedule
Use 'Saram sholooghe' for busy and 'Saram khalvate' for free. It sounds very native.
Poetic Touch
In poems, 'khalvat' often pairs with 'del' (heart). Use it to describe inner peace.
Khalvat vs. Saket
A 'khalvat' place is often 'saket,' but not always. Use 'saket' if you only care about the noise.
暗記しよう
記憶術
Imagine a 'Hall' that is 'Vast' but has no people. Hall + Vast = Khalvat. It's a vast hall that is uncrowded.
視覚的連想
Picture a busy Tehran street suddenly turning into a quiet, peaceful road where you can see the mountains clearly. That transition is 'khalvat'.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Try to find three things today that are 'khalvat'—maybe your email inbox, a local park, or a side street—and say the word out loud.
語源
Derived from the Arabic root 'kh-l-w' (خلو), which relates to being empty, vacant, or alone. It entered Persian early on and became deeply integrated.
元の意味: To be empty or to be in a state of solitude.
Semitic root (Arabic) integrated into Indo-European (Persian).文化的な背景
No specific sensitivities; it is a very safe and common word.
English speakers often say 'empty' or 'quiet,' but 'khalvat' captures both and adds a sense of 'uncrowdedness.'
実生活で練習する
実際の使用場面
Traffic and Commute
- اتوبان خلوت است.
- ساعت خلوت برو.
- ترافیک خلوت شد.
- مسیر خلوتتری پیدا کن.
Social Gatherings
- یک جای خلوت بنشینیم.
- مهمانی خلوتی بود.
- بیا خلوت کنیم حرف بزنیم.
- اینجا خیلی شلوغ است، برویم یک جای خلوت.
Work and Productivity
- سرم خلوت نیست.
- وقت خلوت داری؟
- باید سرم را خلوت کنم.
- امروز دفتر خلوت است.
Physical Description
- اتاق خلوت و ساده.
- دیوار خلوت (minimalist wall).
- پارک خلوت.
- ساحل خلوت.
Emotional/Spiritual
- نیاز به خلوت دارم.
- در خلوت دل.
- با خود خلوت کردن.
- خلوت شبانه.
会話のきっかけ
"امروز خیابانها خلوت است، نه؟ (The streets are uncrowded today, aren't they?)"
"شما رستورانهای شلوغ را دوست دارید یا خلوت؟ (Do you like crowded restaurants or uncrowded ones?)"
"چه ساعتی مترو خلوتتر است؟ (What time is the metro less crowded?)"
"یک جای خلوت برای پیادهروی میشناسی؟ (Do you know a quiet place for a walk?)"
"کی سرت خلوت میشود که با هم قهوه بخوریم؟ (When will your head/schedule be free so we can have coffee?)"
日記のテーマ
امروز یک جای خلوت پیدا کردم و... (Today I found a quiet place and...)
چرا گاهی نیاز داریم با خودمان خلوت کنیم؟ (Why do we sometimes need to be alone with ourselves?)
توصیف یک شهر خلوت در صبح زود. (Describe an uncrowded city early in the morning.)
آیا زندگی شلوغ را ترجیح میدهی یا زندگی خلوت؟ (Do you prefer a busy life or a quiet life?)
بهترین خاطره من از یک جای خلوت و دنج. (My best memory of a quiet and cozy place.)
よくある質問
10 問No, for an empty glass or any container, you must use 'khāli.' 'Khalvat' is only for spaces like rooms, streets, or parks when they have few people.
Usually, it is positive. It implies peace, lack of traffic, and a chance to relax. However, in a business context (like a shop), it can be negative because it means no customers.
The most common opposite is 'sholoogh' (crowded/busy).
You can say 'Niyāz dāram kami bā khodam khalvat konam.' This uses the phrase 'khalvat kardan' with oneself.
Not directly as an adjective like 'he is khalvat.' But you can say 'his head is khalvat' (saresh khalvate) to mean he is not busy.
Not exactly. A place can be 'khalvat' (few people) but still noisy (e.g., from wind or machines). 'Sāket' is the word for silent.
It means 'the stillness of the night,' referring to the time when everyone is asleep and the world is quiet.
Yes, it is used in all registers, from daily slang to classical poetry.
Use 'khalvattar az.' For example: 'In khiyābān az ān khiyābān khalvattar ast.'
It is a noun meaning a sanctuary, retreat, or a private place where one goes to be alone.
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Write a sentence describing your favorite quiet place in your city.
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Compare the traffic in your city during the day and at night using 'khalvat'.
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Explain the difference between 'khali' and 'khalvat' in Persian.
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Write a short paragraph about why people seek 'khalvat' in busy cities.
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Use 'khalvat kardan' in a sentence about self-reflection.
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Describe a 'khalvat' Tehran during Nowruz.
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Write a dialogue between two friends looking for a private place to talk.
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Translate: 'The restaurant was very quiet, so we got our food quickly.'
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How would you tell a colleague that you'll call them when you are less busy?
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Write a sentence using 'khalvat-gah'.
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Describe the atmosphere of a library using 'saket' and 'khalvat'.
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Write a formal sentence about a private meeting between two leaders.
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Describe a snowy forest using the word 'khalvat'.
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Use the superlative 'khalvat-tarin' in a sentence about a street.
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Write a short poem or poetic line including 'khalvat-e-del'.
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Explain 'khalvat-neshini' in your own words.
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What is the opposite of 'yek khiyaban-e sholoogh'? Write it.
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Describe a situation where a 'khalvat' place is actually scary.
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Write an email to a friend asking when their schedule is 'khalvat' for a meeting.
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Use 'dar khalvat' to describe someone's secret hobby.
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Describe your morning commute and whether it is 'khalvat' or 'sholoogh'.
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Tell a story about a time you were in a very 'khalvat' place and felt peaceful.
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Explain to a friend why you prefer 'khalvat' cafes over busy ones.
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Discuss the importance of 'khalvat' in mental health.
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Describe a 'khalvat' scene in a movie you've watched.
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How do you ask a shopkeeper if the store is usually 'khalvat' at this time?
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Explain the concept of 'Khalvat-dar-anjoman' (solitude in a crowd).
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Talk about the 'khalvat' of your city during a specific holiday.
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What do you do when your 'sar' (head/schedule) is 'khalvat'?
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Describe a 'khalvat-gah' you would like to have.
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Practice the pronunciation of 'khalvat' and its comparative 'khalvattar'.
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Tell someone to 'khalvat konid' because you have a secret to tell.
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Compare 'khalvat' with 'saket' using examples.
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What are the pros and cons of a 'khalvat' life?
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How does 'khalvat' change the atmosphere of a museum?
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Discuss a poem where 'khalvat' is mentioned.
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Use 'khalvat' to describe a minimalist room.
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Ask a local in Iran for a 'jaye khalvat' to take photos.
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Imagine a radio voice: 'Bozorgrah-e Modarres emruz kheyli khalvate.' Is there traffic?
Listen for the difference: 'Inja sakete' vs 'Inja khalvate'. Which one means no people?
A friend says: 'Saram ke khalvat shod, miam.' Is the friend coming now?
A mother says to her kids: 'Berid birun, mikham inja ro khalvat konam.' What does she want?
In a movie, a spy says: 'Dar khalvat baham harf mizanim.' Where will they talk?
A shopkeeper sighs: 'Emruz bazar kheyli khalvate.' Is he happy?
Listen to a poem: 'Dar khalvat-e-shab, ba mah harf mizanam.' When does this happen?
Someone asks: 'In restoran khalvate ya sholoogh?' What are they checking?
A news report: 'In mahalleh be khatere koucheh-haye khalvatash ma'ruf ast.' Why is it famous?
A meditation guide: 'Zehnetan ra az afkar khalvat konid.' What should you do?
Someone says: 'Inja khalvat-e-mahze.' How many people are there?
A traveler says: 'Man donbale ye jaye denj o khalvatam.' What are they seeking?
A boss says: 'Lotfan daftar ro khalvat konid.' What should the employees do?
Listen for the comparative: 'Inja az unja khalvattare.' Which place is quieter?
A poet says: 'Khalvat-gozini pish-e man ast.' What is his preference?
من خلوت هستم. (I am alone)
Khalvat is for places, Tanha is for people.
لیوان خلوت است. (The glass is empty)
Use 'khali' for objects/containers.
خیابان خلوت شدنی است. (The street is becoming quiet)
Use 'shodan' for changes in state.
اینجا خیلی خلوت است، برویم یک جای شلوغ حرف بزنیم. (Wait, you want privacy?)
You go to a 'khalvat' place for privacy.
او در خلوت دلش گریه میکردند. (Grammar check)
Subject 'u' (he/she) is singular.
سرم خیلی خالی است. (I am not busy)
Idiom for schedule is 'sar' + 'khalvat'.
این کافه خلوتترین از آن است. (Comparative check)
Use '-tar' for comparative, not '-tarin'.
یک خلوت خیابان پیدا کن. (Ezafe check)
The adjective follows the noun with an Ezafe.
او خلوتنشین در شهر شلوغ بود. (Logic check)
A 'khalvat-neshin' usually avoids busy cities.
مترو در ساعت ۸ صبح خلوت است. (Fact check for Tehran)
8 AM is peak hour (sholoogh).
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Summary
The word 'khalvat' is your go-to adjective for describing a peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere. Whether you're happy about a lack of traffic or looking for a private place to talk, 'khalvat' perfectly captures the essence of uncrowded space. Example: 'In kocheh kheyli khalvat ast' (This alley is very quiet).
- Khalvat means uncrowded or quiet (referring to people).
- It is the direct opposite of 'sholoogh' (busy/crowded).
- It differs from 'khali' (physically empty) and 'tanha' (lonely).
- It can mean privacy or solitude in social and spiritual contexts.
Traffic Tip
Always check the traffic with 'Khalvate?' before you leave. It's the most common way to ask if the roads are clear.
Don't confuse with 'Khali'
Remember: Khalvat = People-empty; Khali = Thing-empty. This is the #1 mistake for English speakers.
Nowruz Context
If you are in Tehran during Nowruz, 'khalvat' is the most popular word to describe the city.
Asking for Privacy
Use 'Khalvat konid' politely to ask people to leave the room for a private talk.
関連コンテンツ
generalの関連語
عادتوار
C1As a matter of habit; habitually.
عادی
A1「عادی」という言葉は「普通」や「通常」を意味します。例えば、「普通の生活」(زندگی عادی)。
عافیت
B2幸福、健康、安寧。くしゃみの後に「お大事に」という意味で使われることが多い言葉です。
عاجل
B2緊急の;即時の対応や行動が必要な。例:「至急のニュース」や「早急な回復」。
عاقبت
C1結果、結末、あるいは「ついに」。 'عاقبت پیروز شد.' (彼はついに勝利した。)
عاقل
A1賢明な、分別のあ。理性的で正しい判断ができる人。
عالمگیر
C1世界的な、普遍的な。世界全体に広がるもの。
عالی
A1「Aali」はペルシャ語で「素晴らしい」や「優秀な」を意味します。
عام
B1「Am」という言葉は「一般的」または「公共の」を意味します。
اعم از
B2〜を含めて、〜を問わず(選択肢を導入する際に使用)。