A2 Expression 중립

من ترجیح می‌دهم

man tarjih midaham

I prefer

Expressing one's preference or choice among options.

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문화적 배경

When a host offers you something multiple times (Ta'arof), using 'tarjih midaham' can be a gentle way to finally accept or decline a specific option while showing you have a clear mind. In the fast-paced life of Tehran, the shortened 'tarjih midam' is used constantly to navigate traffic choices (Snapp vs. Metro) and food delivery apps. In Iranian business culture, being too blunt can be seen as aggressive. 'Tarjih midaham' allows a subordinate to suggest an alternative to a boss's idea politely. In Persian literature and academia, 'tarjih' is often used to discuss the merits of different philosophical schools or poetic styles.

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Drop the 'Ke'

In casual conversation, you can drop 'ke' before the subjunctive verb. 'Tarjih midam beram' sounds very native.

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Watch the Prepositions

Always use 'be' for the thing you are NOT choosing. 'A be B tarjih dādan'.

Expressing one's preference or choice among options.

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Drop the 'Ke'

In casual conversation, you can drop 'ke' before the subjunctive verb. 'Tarjih midam beram' sounds very native.

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Watch the Prepositions

Always use 'be' for the thing you are NOT choosing. 'A be B tarjih dādan'.

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Polite Refusal

Use this phrase to decline food or drinks politely without saying a flat 'No'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'dādan' and the following verb.

من ترجیح _______ (give) که امروز _______ (go - subjunctive) به بازار.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: می‌دهم / بروم

The first verb must match 'Man' (I), and the second must be in the subjunctive 'beravam'.

Which sentence correctly compares two things?

How do you say 'I prefer tea to coffee'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: من چای را به قهوه ترجیح می‌دهم.

The preferred item takes 'rā', and the compared item takes 'be'.

Complete the dialogue with a polite preference.

میزبان: چای می‌خورید یا شربت؟ مهمان: خیلی ممنون، من _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: چای ترجیح می‌دهم

While all are grammatically okay, 'tarjih midaham' is the most precise way to choose between the two offered options.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

Formal vs. Informal

Formal (Writing)
من ترجیح می‌دهم I prefer
Informal (Speaking)
من ترجیح می‌دم I prefer

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'dādan' and the following verb. Fill Blank A2

من ترجیح _______ (give) که امروز _______ (go - subjunctive) به بازار.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: می‌دهم / بروم

The first verb must match 'Man' (I), and the second must be in the subjunctive 'beravam'.

Which sentence correctly compares two things? Choose B1

How do you say 'I prefer tea to coffee'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: من چای را به قهوه ترجیح می‌دهم.

The preferred item takes 'rā', and the compared item takes 'be'.

Complete the dialogue with a polite preference. dialogue_completion A2

میزبان: چای می‌خورید یا شربت؟ مهمان: خیلی ممنون، من _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: چای ترجیح می‌دهم

While all are grammatically okay, 'tarjih midaham' is the most precise way to choose between the two offered options.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

The full 'midaham' is formal, but the shortened 'midam' is perfect for friends.

Yes, Persian is a pro-drop language. 'Tarjih midaham' is enough.

It is 'tarjih dādam' (I preferred).

Use the past perfect subjunctive: 'Tarjih midādam ke ... rafte budam'.

관련 표현

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دوست داشتن

similar

To like/love

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انتخاب کردن

similar

To choose

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اولویت داشتن

specialized form

To have priority

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مایل بودن

similar

To be inclined/willing

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