B1 Expression 비격식체

حواست کجاست؟

havaset koja'st?

Where is your attention?

Asking someone why they are distracted or not paying attention.

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문화적 배경

In Iranian parenting, this phrase is frequently used to teach children 'Deghat' (precision). It's not just about being distracted; it's about the value of being meticulous. In the chaotic traffic of Tehran, you will hear this shouted between drivers or at pedestrians. It's a survival phrase. Classical poets often describe the 'Havas' as being stolen by the beauty of the beloved, turning a common reprimand into a romantic compliment. On Iranian Twitter/Instagram, people use this phrase to comment on politicians or celebrities who seem out of touch with reality.

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The 'Apology' Rule

Always follow up 'Havâsam nabud' with a brief reason to sound more polite.

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Tone Matters

If you say it too loudly, it sounds like an insult. Keep it light with friends.

Asking someone why they are distracted or not paying attention.

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The 'Apology' Rule

Always follow up 'Havâsam nabud' with a brief reason to sound more polite.

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Tone Matters

If you say it too loudly, it sounds like an insult. Keep it light with friends.

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The 'Formal' Shift

In formal emails, never use this. Use 'Motevajjeh nashodam' (I didn't notice).

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The 'Garden' Response

If someone asks you this, a funny/slangy response is 'Tu bāgham' (I'm in the garden), meaning 'I'm totally here/I'm with it'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Havas'.

ببخشید، _________ نبود و متوجه نشدم چی گفتی.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: حواسم

The speaker is apologizing for their own lack of attention, so 'Havâsam' (my attention) is correct.

Which response is most natural when a friend asks 'Havâset kojâst?' after you make a mistake?

دوستت می‌گه: «حواست کجاست؟» تو چی می‌گی؟

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ببخشید، حواسم پرت شد.

'Havâsam part shod' means 'I got distracted', which is the logical response.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Match 'حواست کجاست؟' to the best scenario:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Correcting someone who is daydreaming

This is the primary figurative use of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

A: چرا چراغ قرمز رو رد کردی؟ B: وای! ندیدم. A: _________؟

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: حواست کجاست

The driver missed a red light, so the passenger is questioning their focus.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Havas'. Fill Blank B1

ببخشید، _________ نبود و متوجه نشدم چی گفتی.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: حواسم

The speaker is apologizing for their own lack of attention, so 'Havâsam' (my attention) is correct.

Which response is most natural when a friend asks 'Havâset kojâst?' after you make a mistake? Choose A2

دوستت می‌گه: «حواست کجاست؟» تو چی می‌گی؟

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ببخشید، حواسم پرت شد.

'Havâsam part shod' means 'I got distracted', which is the logical response.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Match 'حواست کجاست؟' to the best scenario:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Correcting someone who is daydreaming

This is the primary figurative use of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: چرا چراغ قرمز رو رد کردی؟ B: وای! ندیدم. A: _________؟

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: حواست کجاست

The driver missed a red light, so the passenger is questioning their focus.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It depends on the tone. With friends, it's normal. With strangers or elders, it can be seen as slightly aggressive.

Absolutely not. It is far too informal. Use 'Motevajjeh nashodam' if you missed a question.

'Havas' is your general sensory presence. 'Deghat' is focused, conscious precision.

You say 'Havâsam part shod' (My attention was thrown/scattered).

Yes: 'Havâsetân kojâst?' (حواستان کجاست؟).

'Kojayi?' is shorter and implies the same thing—that your mind is in a different place.

Yes, it's often used when someone is acting 'out of it' for any reason.

It means 'Collect your senses' or 'Focus!'. It's more of a command.

Yes, but they might use 'Hosh' (intelligence/sense) more often: 'Hoshet kojâst?'.

No, for physical location, just use 'Kojayi?'.

관련 표현

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حواستو جمع کن

builds on

Focus / Pull yourself together

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حواسم پرت شد

similar

I got distracted

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گیج زدن

specialized form

To act confused/dizzy

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توی باغ نبودن

synonym

To be out of the loop / oblivious

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دقت کردن

contrast

To pay attention / be precise

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