뜻
Expressing dissent from an opinion or statement.
문화적 배경
In meetings, people rarely say 'Mokhālefam' immediately. They usually start by praising the other person's idea before gently introducing their disagreement. On platforms like Instagram, 'Mokhālefam' is often used as a standalone comment to show dissent without needing to explain why. In Iranian universities, 'Mokhālefan' (The Opponents) refers to a specific group in a formal debate or a school of thought. Children are often discouraged from saying 'Mokhālefam' directly to grandparents. They might use more indirect language to show they have a different preference.
Soften the Blow
Add ' راستش' (Rāstash - To be honest) before 'Mokhālefam' to sound more natural and less aggressive.
Don't use for 'No'
If someone asks 'Are you hungry?', never say 'Mokhālefam'. Just say 'Na'.
뜻
Expressing dissent from an opinion or statement.
Soften the Blow
Add ' راستش' (Rāstash - To be honest) before 'Mokhālefam' to sound more natural and less aggressive.
Don't use for 'No'
If someone asks 'Are you hungry?', never say 'Mokhālefam'. Just say 'Na'.
The Ta'arof Twist
If an Iranian says 'I'll think about it,' they might actually be 'Mokhālef' but are too polite to say it directly.
Body Language
A slight tilt of the head and a raised eyebrow often accompany 'Mokhālefam' in casual conversation.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Mokhālef'.
من با نظر تو ______.
Since the subject is 'Man' (I), the ending must be '-am'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to disagree in a business meeting?
In a meeting, you want to disagree with a proposal.
'Movafegh nistam' is the softer, more professional version of 'Mokhālefam'.
Match the Persian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Mokhālefam is the opposite of Movafegham.
Complete the dialogue.
A: بریم سینما؟ B: نه، من با سینما ______.
The speaker starts with 'Na' (No), so they must be expressing disagreement.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제من با نظر تو ______.
Since the subject is 'Man' (I), the ending must be '-am'.
In a meeting, you want to disagree with a proposal.
'Movafegh nistam' is the softer, more professional version of 'Mokhālefam'.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Mokhālefam is the opposite of Movafegham.
A: بریم سینما؟ B: نه، من با سینما ______.
The speaker starts with 'Na' (No), so they must be expressing disagreement.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Not inherently, but it is direct. Use it with friends freely, but use 'Movafegh nistam' with your boss.
The opposite is 'Movafegham' (I agree).
Only if you are debating the *idea* of a food. If someone offers you food, use 'Na, mamnun'.
Say 'Shadidan mokhālefam' (شدیداً مخالفم).
Yes, it is very common in both spoken and written forms.
It means 'behind' or 'opposite' in Arabic.
No, the '-am' at the end already means 'I am'. 'Mokhālefam' is enough.
Yes, change it to 'Mokhālefim'.
Slang versions include 'Ghabul nadaram' or 'Harfesh-o nazan' (Don't even talk about it).
The preposition 'ba' (with) is required to connect the disagreement to the object.
관련 표현
موافق نیستم
similarI am not in agreement
موافقم
contrastI agree
ضد
specialized formAgainst/Anti
اعتراض دارم
builds onI have an objection
