مکان
مکان 30秒で
- Makan means 'place' or 'location'.
- It is more formal than the common word 'ja'.
- It is used in GPS, news, and academic writing.
- The plural is 'makan-ha' or the irregular 'amaken'.
The word مکان (makan) is a fundamental Persian noun derived from the Arabic root 'K-W-N', which relates to existence and being. In its most literal sense, it refers to a physical 'place' or 'location'. However, its usage spans from the mundane—describing a spot in a room—to the highly philosophical, describing the concept of 'space' in the universe. Understanding makan is essential for any learner because it forms the basis of spatial awareness in the Persian language.
- Etymological Root
- Derived from the Arabic 'ma' (prefix of place) and 'kana' (to be). Literally, 'the place where something exists'.
این مکان برای استراحت بسیار مناسب است. (This place is very suitable for resting.)
In modern Persian, while the word 'جا' (ja) is more common in colloquial speech, مکان is preferred in formal writing, news, and academic contexts. It implies a specific, often defined, geographical or functional area. For instance, when discussing 'public places', one must use the phrase amaken-e omumi (plural of makan).
- Semantic Range
- Includes physical sites, abstract positions, and even the metaphysical concept of 'space' in physics (zaman va makan - time and space).
در این مکان سیگار کشیدن ممنوع است. (Smoking is forbidden in this location.)
Furthermore, the plural form اماکن (amaken) is frequently seen on signs and in legal documents. If you are looking for a 'holy site', you would look for amaken-e moghaddas. This demonstrates the word's versatility in categorizing types of locations based on their significance.
پلیس بر اماکن عمومی نظارت دارد. (The police monitor public places.)
- Synonym Comparison
- Unlike 'ja' (generic), 'makan' implies a formal designation. Unlike 'mahall' (neighborhood/spot), 'makan' is more general regarding the physical entity.
تغییر مکان دادهایم. (We have changed our location/moved.)
Using مکان correctly requires understanding the distinction between formal and informal Persian. While you might ask a friend 'کجا؟' (Where?), a formal document will ask for 'مکان وقوع حادثه' (The location of the incident). It is often used with demonstrative adjectives like 'این' (this) and 'آن' (that).
- Grammatical Placement
- As a noun, it can be the subject, object, or part of a prepositional phrase. It often takes the Ezafe construction to describe the type of place.
مکانِ برگزاری همایش کجاست؟ (Where is the location of the conference?)
In technical contexts, such as GPS or mapping, makan is the standard term for 'coordinate' or 'point'. It is also used in physics to describe 'position'. When you want to describe someone's social or professional standing, however, you would use 'moghame' or ' جایگاه', not usually 'makan', unless referring to their physical office.
- Common Verb Pairings
- Often used with 'ta'yin kardan' (to determine/fix), 'taghyir dadan' (to change), and 'yaftan' (to find).
ما باید یک مکان جدید پیدا کنیم. (We must find a new place.)
One interesting usage is in the phrase 'لامکان' (la-makan), meaning 'placeless' or 'omnipresent', often used in Sufi poetry to describe the Divine. This shows how a simple A1 word can scale into C2 philosophical discussions. In everyday life, you will see 'مکان یابی' (makan-yabi) on your smartphone for 'location services'.
لطفاً مکان خود را روی نقشه مشخص کنید. (Please specify your location on the map.)
You will encounter مکان in various environments, ranging from the airport to the classroom. In an airport, announcements might refer to the 'مکان تحویل بار' (baggage claim area). In a classroom, a teacher might discuss the 'مکان تاریخی' (historical site) of a specific event. It is a word that bridges the gap between everyday utility and academic precision.
این شهر مکانهای دیدنی زیادی دارد. (This city has many sightseeing places.)
On the news, journalists use it to describe the 'مکان مذاکرات' (the venue of negotiations). In literature, it sets the scene. In the digital world, every app asks for permission to access your 'مکان' (location). It is perhaps one of the most frequently seen words on Persian-language smartphone interfaces.
- Digital Context
- 'اشتراکگذاری مکان' (Location sharing) is a standard phrase in messaging apps like Telegram or WhatsApp.
A common mistake for beginners is using مکان where 'جا' (ja) is more natural in spoken conversation. While not grammatically wrong, saying 'این مکان مال منه' (This place is mine) sounds overly dramatic or robotic in a casual setting; 'اینجا مال منه' is better. Another error is confusing it with 'زمان' (zaman - time) due to the similar rhythmic structure.
اشتباه: من در این مکان خستهام. (Incorrect/Awkward: I am tired in this location.)
Learners also struggle with the plural. The regular plural is 'مکانها' (makan-ha), but the irregular Arabic plural 'اماکن' (amaken) is very common. Using 'مکانها' in a legal context might sound slightly less professional than 'اماکن'.
Persian has several words for 'place', each with a specific nuance. جا (ja) is the most versatile and common. محل (mahall) usually refers to a specific spot where an event happens. فضا (faza) refers to 'space' or 'atmosphere'.
- Makan vs. Mahall
- 'Makan' is the physical entity; 'Mahall' is the functional spot (e.g., Mahall-e kar - place of work).
- Makan vs. Ja
- 'Ja' is informal and can mean 'room/space' (Ja nadaram - I don't have room). 'Makan' cannot be used this way.
How Formal Is It?
難易度
知っておくべき文法
Ezafe construction
Pluralization
Demonstrative adjectives
レベル別の例文
این مکان زیبا است.
This place is beautiful.
Simple subject-adjective sentence.
مکان کجاست؟
Where is the place?
Basic question structure.
یک مکان خوب برای ناهار.
A good place for lunch.
Noun phrase with adjective.
این مکان امن است.
This place is safe.
Simple predicate.
من این مکان را دوست دارم.
I like this place.
Direct object with 'ra'.
مکان بزرگ.
Large place.
Adjective following noun.
نام این مکان چیست؟
What is the name of this place?
Possessive Ezafe.
مکانِ ما.
Our place.
Possessive pronoun with Ezafe.
مکانهای دیدنی تهران زیاد هستند.
Tehran's sightseeing places are many.
Plural noun with Ezafe.
او در یک مکان دور زندگی میکند.
He lives in a far place.
Prepositional phrase.
آیا این مکان برای پارک ماشین است؟
Is this place for parking a car?
Question with purpose.
مکان جلسه تغییر کرد.
The meeting location changed.
Simple past verb.
بهترین مکان برای مطالعه کتابخانه است.
The best place for studying is the library.
Superlative adjective.
ما به یک مکان جدید رفتیم.
We went to a new place.
Directional preposition.
این مکان خیلی شلوغ است.
This place is very crowded.
Adverb of degree.
مکانِ تولد من اینجا نیست.
My place of birth is not here.
Negative 'to be' verb.
اماکن عمومی باید تمیز باشند.
Public places must be clean.
Use of irregular plural 'amaken'.
مکان دقیق حادثه مشخص نیست.
The exact location of the accident is not clear.
Adjective 'daghigh' (exact).
این مکان از نظر تاریخی اهمیت دارد.
This place has historical importance.
Compound verb 'ahammiyat dashtan'.
لطفاً مکان خود را به اشتراک بگذارید.
Please share your location.
Imperative mood.
او به دنبال مکانی برای آرامش میگردد.
He is looking for a place for peace.
Present progressive.
مکان برگزاری نمایشگاه در مرکز شهر است.
The venue of the exhibition is in the city center.
Complex Ezafe chain.
هر مکان قوانین خاص خود را دارد.
Every place has its own specific rules.
Distributive 'har' (every).
مکانیابی در این جنگل سخت است.
Localization in this forest is difficult.
Gerund/Noun 'makan-yabi'.
مکانیسم اثر این دارو هنوز شناخته نشده است.
The mechanism of this drug's effect is not yet known.
Scientific context.
تغییر مکان ذرات در فیزیک بررسی میشود.
The displacement of particles is studied in physics.
Technical terminology.
این مکان پتانسیل بالایی برای رشد اقتصادی دارد.
This location has high potential for economic growth.
Abstract noun 'potential'.
مکانهای مذهبی نقش مهمی در فرهنگ ما دارند.
Religious places play an important role in our culture.
Sociological context.
او توانست مکان مخفی دشمن را پیدا کند.
He was able to find the enemy's secret location.
Modal verb 'tavanestan'.
مکان جغرافیایی ایران بسیار استراتژیک است.
Iran's geographical location is very strategic.
Geopolitical context.
در این مقاله، مفهوم مکان نقد شده است.
In this article, the concept of place has been criticized.
Passive voice.
مکان اقامت مسافران باید استاندارد باشد.
The travelers' place of residence must be standard.
Formal requirement.
شاعر در این بیت به دنیای لامکان اشاره دارد.
The poet refers to the placeless world in this verse.
Literary analysis.
مکانمندی یکی از ویژگیهای اصلی وجود است.
Spatiality is one of the main characteristics of existence.
Philosophical suffix '-mandi'.
بازنمایی مکان در سینمای مدرن تغییر کرده است.
The representation of place in modern cinema has changed.
Artistic theory.
او در جستجوی مکانی است که در آن زمان متوقف شود.
He is in search of a place where time stops.
Relative clause with 'ke'.
تداخل زمان و مکان در نظریه نسبیت مشهود است.
The interference of time and space is evident in the theory of relativity.
Scientific theory.
مکان به مثابه یک سازه اجتماعی تعریف میشود.
Place is defined as a social construct.
Sociological theory.
سلسلهمراتب مکان در ساختار قدرت سیاسی.
The hierarchy of place in the political power structure.
Political science context.
هویت فردی به شدت با مکان گره خورده است.
Individual identity is strongly tied to place.
Idiomatic 'gereh khordan'.
پدیدارشناسی مکان در آثار هایدگر بررسی شده است.
The phenomenology of place has been examined in Heidegger's works.
Advanced philosophy.
او به تبیین نسبت میان مکان و لاهوت پرداخت.
He proceeded to explain the relationship between place and the divine realm.
Theological discourse.
تجرید مکان در هنر انتزاعی به اوج خود میرسد.
The abstraction of place reaches its peak in abstract art.
Art criticism.
مکان در ساحت اندیشه اشراقی معنایی فرامادی دارد.
Place has a trans-material meaning in the realm of Illuminationist thought.
Sufi philosophy.
واکاوی مولفههای مکانی در معماری پسامدرن.
Analysis of spatial components in postmodern architecture.
Architectural analysis.
مکان به عنوان تجلیگاه اراده جمعی.
Place as the manifestation site of collective will.
Political philosophy.
سیالیت مکان در عصر دیجیتال و فضای مجازی.
The fluidity of place in the digital age and virtual space.
Media studies.
بازخوانی مفهوم مکان در متون کلاسیک فارسی.
Rereading the concept of place in classical Persian texts.
Literary criticism.
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
よく混同される語
慣用句と表現
間違えやすい
Maskan means 'housing/dwelling', Makan is any 'place'.
Emkan means 'possibility', Makan is 'place'.
文型パターン
使い方
Makan implies a fixed, defined location.
Don't use 'makan' to mean 'room' (space).
- Using 'makan' in casual speech with friends.
- Confusing 'makan' (place) with 'maskan' (housing).
- Mispronouncing the long 'a'.
- Using 'makan' to mean 'room' (as in 'there is no room in the car').
- Forgetting the Ezafe in 'makan-e ziba'.
ヒント
Formal vs Informal
Always use 'makan' when writing a formal letter or report.
Plural Usage
Use 'amaken' when referring to government or public buildings.
Holy Sites
The phrase 'amaken-e moghaddas' is very common in Iran.
Phone Settings
Change your phone to Persian to see 'makan' in your map apps.
Clarity
In noisy places, 'makan' is clearer than the short word 'ja'.
Ezafe
Don't forget the 'e' sound (Ezafe) when describing the place.
Root Study
Learning the root K-W-N helps you learn 'emkan' and 'ka'enat' too.
News
Listen for 'makan' in the first 5 minutes of any Persian news broadcast.
Memory
Makan = Map + Location.
Philosophy
Research 'zaman va makan' to see how the word is used in science.
暗記しよう
語源
Arabic
文化的な背景
Modern Iranians use 'makan-yabi' daily for food delivery apps.
A 'makan' for a guest is always prepared in Iranian homes.
実生活で練習する
実際の使用場面
会話のきっかけ
"بهترین مکان برای سفر کجاست؟"
"آیا این مکان را میشناسی؟"
"مکان مورد علاقه شما در این شهر چیست؟"
"چگونه به این مکان برویم؟"
"این مکان چه ساعتی باز میشود؟"
日記のテーマ
یک مکان زیبا را توصیف کنید.
چرا مکان زندگی شما مهم است؟
اگر میتوانستید در هر مکانی باشید، کجا را انتخاب میکردید؟
تفاوت مکانهای قدیمی و جدید در شهر شما چیست؟
یک مکان خاطرهانگیز از کودکی خود بنویسید.
よくある質問
10 問'Ja' is informal and common in speech, while 'makan' is formal and used in writing or technical contexts.
You can use 'makan-ha' (regular) or 'amaken' (irregular Arabic plural).
Yes, in physics or philosophy, it refers to 'space' (as in time and space).
Yes, 'makan' or 'mogh'eyat' are the standard terms for location.
It is an Arabic loanword that is fully integrated into Persian.
It means 'placeless' or 'omnipresent', often used in mystical poetry.
No, use 'ja' or 'sandali' for a seat.
Rarely. 'Khaneh' or 'manzel' are better, but 'makan-e eghamat' is formal for residence.
It means 'localization' or 'finding a location'.
Yes, its basic meaning is essential for beginners.
自分をテスト 200 問
Write a sentence using 'مکان' and 'زیبا'.
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Translate: 'Where is the meeting location?'
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Write about your favorite place in Persian.
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Translate: 'Public places must be safe.'
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Describe a historical site using 'مکان تاریخی'.
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Use 'مکانیابی' in a sentence about phones.
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Translate: 'The location of the accident was far.'
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Write a formal sentence about changing location.
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Translate: 'Time and space are connected.'
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Write a sentence with 'لامکان'.
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Translate: 'Please specify your location.'
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Write about the importance of 'مکان' in identity.
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Translate: 'The venue of the exhibition is big.'
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Use 'اماکن' in a sentence about the city.
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Translate: 'I am looking for a quiet place.'
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Write a sentence about 'مکان تولد'.
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Translate: 'This place is forbidden.'
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Use 'مکانیسم' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'The strategic location of the country.'
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Write a sentence about 'مکانهای دیدنی'.
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Say: 'This is a good place.'
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Ask: 'Where is the location?'
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Say: 'I like this place.'
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Say: 'Change the location.'
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Ask: 'Is this a public place?'
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Say: 'The location is far.'
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Say: 'I am looking for a place.'
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Say: 'This is a historical site.'
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Say: 'Share your location.'
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Say: 'The venue is here.'
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Say: 'This place is safe.'
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Say: 'We moved.'
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Say: 'Where is your birthplace?'
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Say: 'I love holy places.'
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Say: 'The location is secret.'
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Say: 'This is a suitable place.'
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Say: 'The location is on the map.'
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Say: 'There are many places.'
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Say: 'This place is empty.'
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Say: 'Time and space.'
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Listen and identify 'مکان' in the sentence: 'این مکان برای ماست.'
Listen: 'مکان جلسه کجاست؟' What is being asked?
Listen: 'تغییر مکان دادیم.' What happened?
Listen: 'اماکن عمومی بسته است.' Are public places open?
Listen: 'مکان تولد من شیراز است.' Where was the person born?
Listen: 'مکانیابی را روشن کن.' What should be turned on?
Listen: 'این یک مکان تاریخی است.' What kind of place is it?
Listen: 'مکان برگزاری نمایشگاه.' What is the phrase about?
Listen: 'در این مکان نایستید.' Should you stand there?
Listen: 'مکان امنی پیدا کردیم.' Did they find a safe place?
Listen: 'مکانیسم اثر دارو.' What is discussed?
Listen: 'مکانهای دیدنی تهران.' What is the topic?
Listen: 'مکان دقیق حادثه.' What is mentioned?
Listen: 'مکان خالی نداریم.' Is there an empty place?
Listen: 'زمان و مکان.' What are the two words?
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Summary
Makan is your go-to word for 'location' in any formal or technical context in Persian. While you might use 'ja' to ask where your shoes are, you use 'makan' to discuss the location of a historical monument or a digital coordinate.
- Makan means 'place' or 'location'.
- It is more formal than the common word 'ja'.
- It is used in GPS, news, and academic writing.
- The plural is 'makan-ha' or the irregular 'amaken'.
Formal vs Informal
Always use 'makan' when writing a formal letter or report.
Plural Usage
Use 'amaken' when referring to government or public buildings.
Holy Sites
The phrase 'amaken-e moghaddas' is very common in Iran.
Phone Settings
Change your phone to Persian to see 'makan' in your map apps.
例文
این مکان خیلی زیباست.
関連コンテンツ
この単語を他の言語で
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)。