A1 Idiom 비격식체

دست و پا چلفتی.

dast-o-pa cholfati.

Clumsy / Awkward.

Someone who is uncoordinated and prone to dropping things or tripping.

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문화적 배경

In Iran, being 'دست و پا چلفتی' is often used in a self-deprecating way to make others laugh. Used similarly in the diaspora to maintain cultural identity through humor. It is a very common phrase used across all generations in Iran.

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Use it with a smile

Always use this phrase with a smile to ensure it sounds playful.

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Avoid formal settings

Do not use this in a job interview or with your boss.

Someone who is uncoordinated and prone to dropping things or tripping.

💡

Use it with a smile

Always use this phrase with a smile to ensure it sounds playful.

⚠️

Avoid formal settings

Do not use this in a job interview or with your boss.

셀프 테스트

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct way to say 'I am clumsy'.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: من دست و پا چلفتی هستم.

You use the verb 'to be' (هستم) with this adjective phrase.

🎉 점수: /1

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

1 연습 문제
Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct way to say 'I am clumsy'.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: من دست و پا چلفتی هستم.

You use the verb 'to be' (هستم) with this adjective phrase.

🎉 점수: /1

자주 묻는 질문

2 질문

Yes, it is often used affectionately for children.

Only if used to mock someone's disability.

관련 표현

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دست و پا گیر

similar

A hindrance

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بی‌دست و پا

similar

Helpless/Incapable

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