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- The word 'râ' is a post-position used in Persian to mark definite direct objects. It is essential for clarity in sentences where the object is specific.
- It always follows the noun or noun phrase. In spoken Persian, it often changes to 'ro' or '-o' depending on the ending of the word.
- Use 'râ' with names, pronouns, and nouns preceded by 'this' or 'that', or nouns followed by possessive suffixes like 'my' or 'his'.
- Never use 'râ' for the subject of a sentence or with indefinite objects (a/an). It is strictly for objects that are 'the' specific ones.
The Persian particle را (râ) is perhaps the most unique and essential grammatical feature of the Persian language for an English speaker to master. Unlike English, which relies on the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order to identify the direct object (e.g., 'The boy kicked the ball'), Persian uses this post-positional marker to indicate that a specific noun is the direct object of a verb. It is crucial to understand that râ is not a preposition like 'to' or 'at'; it is a post-position, meaning it always follows the noun or the entire noun phrase it modifies. In the hierarchy of Persian grammar, it acts as a 'definite direct object marker.' This means if you are talking about a specific item—'the' book rather than 'a' book—you must use râ.
- Grammatical Role
- The primary function is to mark the definite direct object. If the object is indefinite (a book, some water), râ is generally omitted. However, the moment the object becomes specific—through a demonstrative adjective like 'this' or 'that', a possessive pronoun, or simply by being a known entity—the marker becomes mandatory.
- Placement Logic
- It appears immediately after the noun phrase. If the noun has adjectives (e.g., 'the big red car'), râ comes after the last adjective: ماشینِ بزرگِ قرمز را (mâshin-e bozorg-e ghermez râ).
من کتاب را خواندم.
(Man ketâb râ khândam)
I read the book.
In everyday conversation, the usage of râ changes its phonetic form. In the Tehrani dialect and most spoken varieties of Persian, it softens into رو (ro) after a vowel or simply و (o) after a consonant. For example, ketâb râ becomes ketâb-o. This transition is vital for listening comprehension, as the formal 'râ' is rarely heard in casual street talk, yet it remains the standard for writing, news broadcasts, and formal speeches. Understanding this distinction allows a learner to navigate between the literary world of Hafez and the modern streets of Tehran.
Historically, the particle has evolved significantly. In Middle Persian (Pahlavi), it was 'râdy' and had a much broader range of meanings, including 'for the sake of' or 'because of.' In modern Persian, while its primary role is the direct object marker, you can still find traces of its old meanings in classical poetry. For a learner at the A2 level, focusing on its role as the 'the-marker' for objects is the most effective path. It provides the structural backbone for constructing complex sentences where the subject and object might otherwise be confused due to Persian's flexible word order.
- Interaction with Verbs
- Certain verbs in Persian are 'transitive,' meaning they require an object. When that object is specific, râ acts as the glue. Verbs like 'to see' (didan), 'to eat' (khordan), and 'to bring' (âvordan) frequently trigger the use of this particle.
او علی را دید.
(U Ali râ did)
He saw Ali (Proper nouns are always specific!).
Using را (râ) correctly requires a shift in how you perceive noun specificity. In English, we use the definite article 'the' before the noun. In Persian, we use râ after the noun. The basic formula is: [Specific Object] + را + [Verb]. However, Persian sentences often place the object before the verb, but after the subject. So the full structure is: Subject + [Specific Object] + را + Verb.
من ساندویچ را خوردم.
(Man sândevich râ khordam)
I ate the sandwich.
Compare this to an indefinite object: Man sândevich khordam (I ate a sandwich/sandwiches). Notice the absence of râ. This distinction is the heartbeat of Persian syntax. If you are pointing at something specific using words like این (in - this) or آن (ân - that), râ is almost always required because demonstratives make a noun specific by definition.
- Case 1: Proper Nouns
- Names of people, cities, and countries are inherently specific. Therefore, if they are the direct object, they must be followed by râ. Example: 'I know Sarah' becomes Man Sarah râ mishanâsam.
- Case 2: Nouns with Possessives
- If you say 'my book' (ketâbam), it is specific. Thus, 'I lost my book' is Ketâbam râ gom kardam.
Another advanced aspect is the placement of râ in relation to the 'Ezafe' construction. The Ezafe (the short 'e' sound connecting nouns and adjectives) must be fully completed before râ is attached. If you have a long string of descriptions, râ waits patiently at the very end. For example: 'I saw the small, beautiful, blue bird' becomes Man parande-ye koochak-e zibâ-ye âbi râ didam. This creates a clear boundary for the object phrase, making it easier for the listener to parse where the object ends and the verb begins.
ما آن فیلم را دوست داشتیم.
(Mâ ân film râ doost dâshtim)
We liked that movie.
In the real world, را (râ) undergoes a linguistic metamorphosis. If you only study the written form, you will be very confused when you land in Tehran or Shiraz. In colloquial Persian, râ is almost never pronounced as 'râ' unless the speaker is being extremely formal or poetic. Instead, it follows two simple phonetic rules based on the preceding sound.
- The 'Ro' Rule
- If the word ends in a vowel (â, u, i), the marker becomes رو (ro). For instance, 'the house' (khâne) becomes khâne-ro or khunaro in dialect.
- The 'O' Rule
- If the word ends in a consonant, the 'r' is dropped entirely, and the marker becomes a short -o sound attached to the end of the word. 'The book' (ketâb) becomes ketâbo.
You will hear this everywhere: in pop songs, in movies, and in daily haggling at the bazaar. A shopkeeper might ask, Ino mikhi? (Do you want this?), where Ino is the spoken contraction of In râ. Recognizing these contractions is the key to moving from a classroom learner to a natural speaker. It’s also important to note that in very fast speech, the -o can sometimes sound like it's part of the noun itself, which can be tricky for beginners who might confuse it with a different word.
غذاتو خوردی؟
(Ghazâ-to khordi?)
Did you eat your food?
(Formal: Ghazâ-ye khod râ khordi?)
Furthermore, in some regional dialects, like those in Afghanistan (Dari) or Tajikistan (Tajiki), the usage of râ remains closer to the formal Persian 'râ'. In Dari, you will still hear the distinct 'râ' sound more frequently than the Tehrani '-o'. This makes formal Persian a 'lingua franca' that allows speakers from different regions to understand each other, even if their local street slang differs wildly in how they handle this specific particle.
The most frequent error for English speakers is overusing or underusing را (râ) based on English logic. In English, we use 'the' for subjects and objects alike. In Persian, râ is strictly for objects. Beginners often try to put râ after the subject of the sentence because they think of it as a translation for 'the'. This is a major grammatical faux pas.
- Mistake 1: The 'Subject' râ
- Incorrect: ماشین را قرمز است (The car râ is red).
Correct: ماشین قرمز است (The car is red).
Explanation: 'The car' is the subject here, not the object, so no râ is needed. - Mistake 2: Forgetting râ with Proper Nouns
- Incorrect: من علی دیدم (I saw Ali).
Correct: من علی را دیدم.
Explanation: Since 'Ali' is a specific person, you cannot omit the marker.
Incorrect: یک کتاب را خریدم.
(Yek ketâb râ kharidam)
Usually incorrect because 'a book' is indefinite.
Correct: یک کتاب خریدم.
Another tricky area is the use of râ with the word 'one' (yek). If you say yek ketâb (a book), you don't use râ. But if you mean 'one specific book' (e.g., 'I bought one of the books'), then râ might reappear. This nuance is often missed by intermediate learners. Additionally, placing râ before the adjective instead of after it is a common word-order error. Remember: râ always follows the entire descriptive package of the noun.
While را (râ) is unique, it’s helpful to compare it to other particles and prepositions to see where it doesn't fit. Sometimes learners confuse râ with prepositions like به (be - to) or از (az - from) because they are trying to translate English prepositional phrases literally.
- vs. به (be)
- Be is for the indirect object (I gave the book to Ali). In this case, 'book' gets râ and 'Ali' gets be: Ketâb râ به Ali dâdam.
- vs. رو (ro) / و (o)
- These are not 'alternatives' but 'variants.' Ro is the spoken version. Use râ in your essays and ro when chatting with friends on WhatsApp.
In classical Persian, râ sometimes acted like the preposition be (meaning 'to' or 'for'). You might see this in the Shahnameh or Rumi's poetry. For example, u râ goftam could mean 'I told him' (literally 'To him I said'). In modern Persian, we almost always use be u goftam. Understanding this historical shift helps advanced students realize why râ feels so versatile yet so strictly defined in the modern tongue.
Modern: من او را دیدم (I saw him).
Classical: من او را گفتم (I said to him).
Note the shift in function over 1000 years!
Lastly, consider the 'zero marker.' When an object is indefinite, the 'alternative' to using râ is simply using nothing at all, or using the suffix -i (the 'yâ-ye vahdat'). Example: Ketâbi kharidam (I bought a book). The absence of râ here is just as meaningful as its presence elsewhere; it signals to the listener that the specific identity of the book isn't important to the conversation.
How Formal Is It?
豆知識
In very old Persian texts, 'râ' could be used after the subject or indirect object. Over centuries, it narrowed down to its very specific modern role as the direct object marker.
発音ガイド
- Pronouncing it like the English 'ray'.
- Stress it too heavily, making it sound like a separate word.
- Forgetting to change it to 'ro' or '-o' in conversation.
- Misplacing it inside the ezafe construction.
- Using a short 'a' sound like in 'cat'.
難易度
Easy to spot in text as it is a distinct two-letter word.
Hard for beginners to remember when to include it and when to leave it out.
Difficult to master the colloquial 'ro/o' contractions naturally.
Hard to hear the '-o' sound at the end of words in fast speech.
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前提知識
次に学ぶ
上級
知っておくべき文法
The Specificity Rule
Use 'râ' only for definite objects.
The Ezafe Rule
Place 'râ' after all adjectives and noun modifiers.
The Proper Noun Rule
Names always take 'râ' when they are the object.
The Pronoun Rule
Personal pronouns (man, to, u...) always take 'râ' as objects.
The Colloquial Rule
'râ' becomes 'ro' or '-o' in speech.
レベル別の例文
من نان را خوردم.
I ate the bread.
Nan (bread) is the specific object.
او کتاب را آورد.
He brought the book.
Ketâb (book) is the specific object.
آب را بنوش.
Drink the water.
Imperative sentence with a specific object.
من سیب را دوست دارم.
I like the apple.
The apple is a specific one mentioned before.
علی ماشین را شست.
Ali washed the car.
Proper noun subject, specific object car.
مادر چای را ریخت.
Mother poured the tea.
Specific tea being served.
من تو را میبینم.
I see you.
Pronouns are always specific.
او در را بست.
He closed the door.
The specific door of the room.
من این فیلم را دیدم.
I saw this movie.
'In' (this) makes 'film' specific.
آن کتابِ بزرگ را بخر.
Buy that big book.
Ra comes after the adjective 'bozorg'.
سارا لباسِ آبی را پوشید.
Sara wore the blue dress.
Ra follows the noun-adjective phrase.
من کلیدهایم را گم کردم.
I lost my keys.
Possessive suffix '-am' makes it specific.
ما همه را دعوت کردیم.
We invited everyone.
'Hame' (everyone) is treated as specific.
این گلها را برای تو خریدم.
I bought these flowers for you.
Plural specific object.
او خانهاش را فروخت.
He sold his house.
Possessive '-ash' requires ra.
بچهها توپ را گرفتند.
The children caught the ball.
Specific ball in the game.
من نامهای را که نوشتی خواندم.
I read the letter that you wrote.
Relative clause 'ke' makes the letter specific.
باید این مشکل را حل کنیم.
We must solve this problem.
Abstract nouns can also be specific.
او تمامِ وقتش را صرفِ مطالعه کرد.
He spent all his time studying.
'Tamâm-e' (all of) usually requires ra.
من او را به خوبی میشناسم.
I know him very well.
Pronoun object 'u' (him).
پلیس دزد را دستگیر کرد.
The police arrested the thief.
The specific thief involved.
من این پیشنهاد را قبول نمیکنم.
I do not accept this proposal.
Specific abstract object.
او چمدانش را در قطار جا گذاشت.
He left his suitcase on the train.
Possessive object.
ما باید حقیقت را بگوییم.
We must tell the truth.
Haghighat (truth) is a definite concept.
او پیشنهادِ من را نادیده گرفت.
He ignored my suggestion.
Possessive ezafe construction followed by ra.
نویسنده این کتاب را به همسرش تقدیم کرد.
The author dedicated this book to his wife.
Demonstrative + direct object.
من آن روزِ بارانی را هرگز فراموش نمیکنم.
I will never forget that rainy day.
Time expression used as a direct object.
آنها ساختمانِ قدیمی را تخریب کردند.
They demolished the old building.
Noun + adjective + ra.
او تمامِ پولش را در راهِ خیر خرج کرد.
He spent all his money on charity.
Specific amount of money.
من این خبر را در روزنامه خواندم.
I read this news in the newspaper.
Specific news item.
دولت قوانینِ جدید را اعلام کرد.
The government announced the new laws.
Plural specific object.
او حرفهایِ تو را باور کرد.
He believed your words.
Abstract plural specific object.
شاعر دردهایِ مردم را به تصویر میکشد.
The poet depicts the pains of the people.
Literary usage of direct object marker.
او با دقتِ تمام جزئیات را بررسی کرد.
He examined the details with full precision.
Abstract plural specific object.
ما باید میراثِ فرهنگی خود را حفظ کنیم.
We must preserve our cultural heritage.
Complex noun phrase as object.
او سکوت را بر سخن گفتن ترجیح داد.
He preferred silence over speaking.
Abstract concept as specific object.
نویسنده فضایِ داستان را بسیار تاریک توصیف کرده است.
The author has described the story's atmosphere as very dark.
Complex direct object.
آنها حقوقِ اقلیتها را نادیده گرفتند.
They ignored the rights of minorities.
Formal/Political context.
او مسئولیتِ کارهایِ خود را پذیرفت.
He accepted responsibility for his actions.
Abstract specific object.
ما باید موانع را از سرِ راه برداریم.
We must remove the obstacles from the way.
Metaphorical specific object.
فردوسی زبانِ پارسی را از نابودی رهانید.
Ferdowsi saved the Persian language from destruction.
Historical/Literary context.
او با کلامش دلهایِ خسته را تسلی بخشید.
He comforted weary hearts with his words.
Poetic/High register.
فلسفه، جهان را از منظری نو مینگرد.
Philosophy looks at the world from a new perspective.
Abstract philosophical object.
منتقد، لایههایِ پنهانِ متن را آشکار کرد.
The critic revealed the hidden layers of the text.
Academic/Critical context.
او تمامِ هستیِ خود را در قمارِ عشق باخت.
He lost his entire existence in the gamble of love.
Highly metaphorical/Literary.
قانونگذار باید مصلحتِ عامه را در نظر بگیرد.
The legislator must consider the public interest.
Legal/Formal register.
او با ایثارِ خود، نامش را در تاریخ جاودانه ساخت.
With his sacrifice, he made his name eternal in history.
Heroic/Literary register.
عرفان، حقیقتِ مطلق را در درونِ انسان میجوید.
Mysticism seeks the absolute truth within the human being.
Mystical/Philosophical context.
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
— To take a risk (literally: to hit the heart to the sea).
دل را به دریا زدم و استعفا دادم.
— To treat everyone the same way (usually negatively).
همه را با یک چوب نران.
よく混同される語
Means 'path
慣用句と表現
— To charm someone or make them fall in love.
او با لبخندش دل من را برد.
poetic/informal— To do something when someone isn't looking.
تا چشم من را دور دید، رفت.
informal— To overstep one's bounds.
پا را از گلیم خود درازتر نکن.
proverbial— To make someone very worried or busy.
این مشکل خواب را از چشمم گرفته.
informal文型パターン
[Noun] râ [Verb]
آب را خوردم.
این [Noun] râ [Verb]
این سیب را بخور.
[Noun]-am râ [Verb]
لباسم را شستم.
[Noun] e [Adj] râ [Verb]
غذای گرم را دوست دارم.
[Noun] e [Noun] râ [Verb]
درِ خانه را بستم.
[Relative Clause] râ [Verb]
آنچه را گفتی شنیدم.
語族
関連
使い方
Extremely frequent; one of the top 10 most used words in Persian.
暗記しよう
記憶術
Think of 'râ' as a 'RA-dar' (radar) that points out the specific object of the sentence.
視覚的連想
Imagine a bright red arrow pointing at a specific object (like a red apple) with the letters R-A written on the arrow.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Try to find 5 items in your room and say 'I see [Item] râ' in Persian for each one.
語源
Derived from the Middle Persian (Pahlavi) word 'râdy', which meant 'for the sake of' or 'reason'. It is ultimately traced back to the Old Persian 'râdiy'.
元の意味： Originally, it was used to express purpose or cause, similar to 'because of'.
Indo-European > Indo-Iranian > Iranian > Western Iranian > Persian文化的な背景
No specific sensitivities, but using 'ro' in a formal academic paper is considered a sign of poor writing.
English speakers struggle because English has no direct equivalent to a post-positional object marker. We use word order instead.
実生活で練習する
実際の使用場面
Shopping
- این را میخواهم.
- آن را چند میفروشید؟
- این یکی را بده.
- همه را برداشتم.
Directions
- خیابان را مستقیم برو.
- پل را رد کن.
- ایستگاه را پیدا کردم.
- نقشه را داری؟
Restaurant
- صورتحساب را بیاورید.
- غذا را خوردم.
- نمک را بده.
- منو را دیدم.
Home
- در را ببند.
- تلویزیون را روشن کن.
- بچهها را بیدار کن.
- چای را بنوش.
Work
- گزارش را فرستادم.
- رئیس را دیدی؟
- ایمیل را چک کن.
- جلسه را لغو کرد.
会話のきっかけ
"آیا این فیلم را دیدهای؟ (Have you seen this movie?)"
"کدام کتاب را بیشتر دوست داری؟ (Which book do you like more?)"
"آیا علی را میشناسی؟ (Do you know Ali?)"
"این عکس را کجا گرفتی؟ (Where did you take this photo?)"
"چطور این مشکل را حل کردی؟ (How did you solve this problem?)"
日記のテーマ
امروز چه چیزی را خریدی؟ (What did you buy today?)
بهترین هدیهای را که گرفتی توصیف کن. (Describe the best gift you ever received.)
کدام شهر ایران را دوست داری ببینی؟ (Which city in Iran would you like to see?)
آیا امروز کسی را خوشحال کردی؟ (Did you make someone happy today?)
یک خاطره قدیمی را بنویس. (Write about an old memory.)
Summary
The particle 'râ' is the 'the-marker' for direct objects in Persian. If you are doing something to a specific thing (e.g., 'I bought THE car'), you must put 'râ' after that thing: 'Mâshin râ kharidam'.
- The word 'râ' is a post-position used in Persian to mark definite direct objects. It is essential for clarity in sentences where the object is specific.
- It always follows the noun or noun phrase. In spoken Persian, it often changes to 'ro' or '-o' depending on the ending of the word.
- Use 'râ' with names, pronouns, and nouns preceded by 'this' or 'that', or nouns followed by possessive suffixes like 'my' or 'his'.
- Never use 'râ' for the subject of a sentence or with indefinite objects (a/an). It is strictly for objects that are 'the' specific ones.
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）。
