تناول کردن
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- Formal Persian verb for 'to eat' or 'to consume'.
- Used in news, medical prescriptions, and polite invitations.
- A compound verb consisting of 'tanāvol' and 'kardan'.
- Shows respect (Ta'arof) when used for others in social settings.
The Persian verb تناول کردن (tanāvol kardan) is a sophisticated and formal way to say 'to eat' or 'to consume.' While the basic verb for eating is خوردن (khordan), تناول کردن elevates the register of the conversation. It is derived from the Arabic root 'n-w-l,' which pertains to reaching or receiving. In the Persian linguistic landscape, using this verb implies a level of respect, formality, or clinical precision that the common verb lacks. It is most frequently encountered in formal invitations, literary texts, news reports, and medical instructions. When you are a guest at a high-end dinner or reading a formal menu, you are likely to encounter this term. It encompasses the act of partaking in a meal rather than just the physical act of chewing and swallowing.
- Register
- Formal and Literary. Used in polite society, official documents, and medical contexts.
مهمانان در سالن مجلل به تناول کردن شام مشغول شدند.
In the context of Iranian hospitality, the choice of verbs is a crucial component of Ta'arof (the Persian system of etiquette). Using تناول کردن when referring to others eating shows deep respect for the person you are speaking to or about. However, one rarely uses this verb for themselves in a self-aggrandizing way; it is almost always directed toward guests or used in a third-person narrative. For example, a host might say, 'Please partake of the fruit,' using a related polite form, but the news would report that 'The president consumed lunch with the delegation' using تناول کردند. This distinction is vital for learners who wish to navigate Persian social circles without appearing overly casual or unintentionally rude.
- Social Context
- In Persian culture, food is sacred. The verb used to describe its consumption reflects the sanctity of the shared meal. تناول کردن is the linguistic equivalent of a silver platter.
لطفاً این دارو را بعد از تناول غذا میل کنید.
Furthermore, the verb is a compound verb, consisting of the noun تناول (consumption/eating) and the auxiliary verb کردن (to do/to make). This structure is common in Persian, where nouns or adjectives are paired with light verbs to create specific actions. Understanding the weight of تناول helps a student realize that they are not just describing a biological necessity but a social or medical event. Whether it is a king in a historical drama or a nutritionist on a modern talk show, تناول کردن is the go-to verb for professional and respectful communication regarding food intake.
Using تناول کردن correctly requires an understanding of Persian verb conjugation and the specific nuances of formal address. Since it is a compound verb, only the auxiliary part کردن changes to reflect tense, person, and number. The word تناول remains static. For instance, 'I ate' (formally) would be تناول کردم, though as mentioned, you usually use this for others. 'They are eating' becomes در حال تناول کردن هستند. This verb is particularly useful when writing formal emails, invitations, or academic papers about health and nutrition.
- Grammar Tip
- Always conjugate the 'kardan' part. The 'tanāvol' part acts as the noun-base of the compound verb and never changes its form.
آیا مایل هستید صبحانه را در اتاق خود تناول کنید؟
In imperative forms (commands or requests), تناول کردن is used to sound extremely polite. Instead of saying 'بخور' (Bokhor - Eat!), which can be blunt or even rude depending on the context, a formal setting might use تناول بفرمایید (Please partake/consume). Note how کردن is often replaced by فرمودن in high-register Ta'arof, but تناول کردن remains the standard formal dictionary form. In medical prescriptions, you will see it used to define the timing of medication relative to meals, such as 'قبل از تناول غذا' (before consuming food).
او به دلیل بیماری نمیتوانست هیچ غذایی تناول کند.
When describing historical figures or royalty, historians almost exclusively use تناول کردن. It adds a layer of dignity to the narrative. For example, 'The Shah was consuming his meal when the messenger arrived.' This highlights the distance between the subject and the common act of eating. For learners, mastering this verb is a sign of moving from B1 (Intermediate) to B2/C1 (Upper Intermediate/Advanced) proficiency, as it shows an awareness of Persian sociolinguistics and the ability to adjust register based on the audience.
If you are watching a Persian historical drama (like 'Jeyran' or 'Mokhtarnameh'), you will hear تناول کردن frequently. Characters in these shows speak in a stylized, formal Persian where common words like خوردن are often avoided. In these contexts, eating is a ritual, and the language reflects that. Similarly, in news broadcasts on channels like IRIB or BBC Persian, when reporting on a formal banquet or a diplomatic lunch between world leaders, the anchor will say 'Leaders consumed lunch' (رهبران ناهار را تناول کردند) to maintain a professional tone.
- Media Context
- News, documentaries, and historical films. It provides a 'newsroom' or 'courtly' feel to the speech.
در این گزارش آمده است که پادشاه با اشتهای فراوان غذا تناول میکرد.
Another common place to hear or see this is in the healthcare sector. Doctors, pharmacists, and nutritionists use تناول کردن because it sounds objective and scientific. On a bottle of vitamins, the instructions might read 'روزانه یک عدد همراه با تناول غذا' (One daily along with food consumption). In this setting, خوردن might sound too colloquial for a professional medical instruction. If you visit a high-end restaurant in North Tehran or Shiraz, the waiter might use a variation of this verb to ask if you have finished your meal, though میل کردن is perhaps even more common in service industry Ta'arof.
پزشک توصیه کرد که بیمار باید غذاهای سبک تناول کند.
Finally, you will find this verb in classical and modern Persian literature. Poets and prose writers use it to vary their vocabulary and to set a specific mood. In a story, describing a character تناول کردن their food might suggest they are wealthy, educated, or perhaps even arrogant, depending on the context. It creates a vivid image that 'just eating' does not. For a learner, recognizing this word in the wild—whether in a book or on the news—is a great indicator that you are successfully moving into the formal sphere of the Persian language.
The most frequent mistake learners make with تناول کردن is using it in the wrong social register. Persian is a language deeply rooted in hierarchy and social context. Using this verb with close friends or children is a 'register clash.' It sounds like you are wearing a tuxedo to a beach party. While you won't be misunderstood, you will sound very unnatural. Stick to خوردن for friends, family, and everyday situations. Another mistake is forgetting that it is a compound verb and trying to conjugate the تناول part. Remember: تناول is the noun, کردن is the verb.
- Register Clash
- Using تناول کردن with your younger brother: 'داداش، داری ناهار تناول میکنی؟' (Brother, are you consuming lunch?). This sounds hilarious and sarcastic to native speakers.
Incorrect: من نان تناولیدم. (Wrong conjugation)
Another common error is confusing تناول کردن with میل کردن. While both are formal, میل کردن is the primary verb used in the second person ('you') to be polite (Ta'arof). You ask a guest, 'آیا میل دارید؟' (Would you like [to eat]?). تناول کردن is more of a descriptive verb for 'consuming.' It is less about the offer and more about the act itself. Learners often use تناول when they should use میل in direct conversation. Think of تناول as 'consume' and میل as 'to have/desire' in a polite sense.
او غذا را تناول کرد.
Lastly, some learners try to use it for drinking water. While تناول کردن can technically be used for anything taken orally (like medicine or a beverage in a formal setting), it is 90% associated with food. For drinking, نوشیدن (to drink) or its formal version نوش جان کردن (to drink/eat with pleasure) are better choices. Using تناول کردن for a glass of water might sound slightly 'off' unless it's in a very specific medical context where 'intake' is the intended meaning.
Persian has a rich variety of verbs for eating, each with its own flavor and social weight. Understanding the alternatives to تناول کردن will help you choose the right word for every situation. The most common is خوردن (khordan), which is universal and safe but lacks the 'class' of تناول کردن. Then there is صرف کردن (sarf kardan), which is very similar to تناول کردن and often used for meals like breakfast, lunch, or dinner (e.g., صرف شام). It carries a sense of 'spending time' on the meal.
- Comparison: تناول کردن vs. میل کردن
- تناول کردن: Objective, descriptive, formal 'consume.' Used in news/medicine.
میل کردن: Interactive, polite, Ta'arof 'to have.' Used when offering food to guests.
بفرمایید شام میل کنید.
Another alternative is نوش جان کردن (nush-e jān kardan). This literally means 'to make it the soul's drink/food' and is a very warm, polite way to say 'to eat' or 'to enjoy a meal.' It is less clinical than تناول کردن and more hospitable. If you want to say someone 'devoured' food, you might use بلعیدن (bal'idan), which means 'to swallow' or 'to gulp down,' used for animals or very hungry people. For a very informal, slangy way to say 'to eat' (like 'to chow down'), some might use لمباندن (lombāndan), but be careful—this is quite derogatory!
- Summary of Alternatives
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- خوردن: Neutral/Everyday
- میل کردن: Polite/Offering
- صرف کردن: Formal/Meal-focused
- نوش جان کردن: Warm/Polite
- بلعیدن: Gulping/Swallowing
ما ناهار را در رستوران صرف کردیم.
In summary, choose تناول کردن when you want to sound educated, formal, or when you are writing in a professional capacity. It is the 'gold standard' for formal consumption. By comparing it to these alternatives, you can see that Persian offers a specific verb for every social nuance, and تناول sits at the top of the formality ladder, alongside صرف کردن and میل کردن, but with its own unique 'clinical' or 'literary' edge.
How Formal Is It?
재미있는 사실
While the root is Arabic, the way it is used with 'kardan' is uniquely Persian. It allows Persian speakers to use an Arabic loanword to create a formal 'layer' above the native Persian word 'khordan'.
발음 가이드
- Pronouncing 'v' as 'w'. In Persian, 'v' is like the English 'v' in 'very'.
- Putting the stress on the first syllable 'ta-'. It should be 'ta-NĀ-vol'.
- Shortening the long 'ā' in the second syllable.
- Conjugating 'tanāvol' instead of 'kardan'.
- Using it in casual slang contexts.
난이도
Easy to recognize in formal texts once the root is learned.
Requires knowledge of when it is appropriate to use formal register.
Hard to use naturally without sounding overly formal or sarcastic if the context is wrong.
Clearly articulated in formal speech/media.
다음에 무엇을 배울까
선수 학습
다음에 배울 것
고급
알아야 할 문법
Compound Verb Conjugation
Only 'kardan' changes: تناول میکنم، تناول کردی، تناول کرد.
Formal Register Agreement
Often paired with 'Ishān' (They - formal) or 'Shomā' (You).
Direct Object Marker 'Rā'
غذا را تناول کرد. (He consumed the food.)
Subjunctive Mood for Requests
لطفاً تناول بفرمایید. (Please partake - using 'farmudan' for extra politeness.)
Prepositional Phrases
قبل از / بعد از + تناول + [Noun].
수준별 예문
پادشاه غذا تناول میکند.
The king is eating food.
Simple present: noun + mikonad.
لطفاً میوه تناول کنید.
Please eat some fruit.
Imperative: tanāvol + konid (formal).
او سیب تناول کرد.
He ate an apple.
Simple past: tanāvol + kard.
آیا شما غذا تناول کردید؟
Did you eat food?
Question in past tense.
من ناهار تناول نمیکنم.
I am not eating lunch.
Negative present: tanāvol + nemikonam.
گربه شیر تناول کرد.
The cat consumed milk.
Formal use for an animal in a story.
آنها صبحانه تناول میکنند.
They are eating breakfast.
Third person plural present.
بیا کمی نان تناول کنیم.
Let's eat some bread.
First person plural imperative/subjunctive.
بیمار باید دارو را بعد از تناول غذا بخورد.
The patient must take the medicine after eating food.
Tanāvol as a noun here (eating).
ما در مهمانی کباب تناول کردیم.
We ate kebab at the party.
Past tense compound verb.
آیا میخواهید کمی چای تناول کنید؟
Do you want to have some tea?
Using tanāvol for a drink (formal).
او همیشه با ادب غذا تناول میکند.
He always eats food with politeness.
Adverbial phrase + tanāvol mikonad.
بچهها در مدرسه میوه تناول کردند.
The children ate fruit at school.
Plural subject.
قبل از تناول غذا دستهای خود را بشویید.
Wash your hands before eating food.
Prepositional phrase 'ghabl az tanāvol'.
آن مرد در رستوران ماهی تناول کرد.
That man ate fish in the restaurant.
Specific object 'māhi'.
امروز صبح چه چیزی تناول کردید؟
What did you eat this morning?
Interrogative pronoun 'che chizi'.
مهمانان ویژه در تالار اصلی شام را تناول کردند.
The special guests consumed dinner in the main hall.
Formal register appropriate for B1.
پزشک توصیه کرد که از تناول غذاهای چرب خودداری کنید.
The doctor recommended that you avoid consuming fatty foods.
Gerund-like use of 'tanāvol' in a formal advice.
در این مراسم، همه به تناول شیرینی مشغول بودند.
At this ceremony, everyone was busy eating sweets.
Continuous-like state 'mashghul-e tanāvol'.
آیا اجازه میدهید ما هم کمی از این میوه تناول کنیم؟
Will you allow us to also partake of this fruit?
Polite request using subjunctive.
او پس از تناول صبحانه، به پیادهروی رفت.
After consuming breakfast, he went for a walk.
Sequential actions in the past.
در کتب قدیمی آمده است که حکیمان اندک غذا تناول میکردند.
In old books, it is said that sages ate little food.
Imperfect past 'tanāvol mikardand'.
لطفاً این شربت را قبل از تناول هر وعده غذا بنوشید.
Please drink this syrup before consuming every meal.
Medical instruction register.
آنها در سکوت کامل ناهار خود را تناول کردند.
They consumed their lunch in complete silence.
Adverbial phrase 'dar sokut-e kāmel'.
میزان تناول قند در جوامع مدرن به شدت افزایش یافته است.
The rate of sugar consumption in modern societies has increased sharply.
Academic/Sociological context.
وزیر امور خارجه با همتای خود ناهار کاری را تناول کرد.
The Foreign Minister had a working lunch with his counterpart.
Diplomatic/News register.
در صورت تناول بیش از حد این دارو، سریعاً به پزشک مراجعه کنید.
In case of excessive consumption of this medicine, consult a doctor immediately.
Conditional formal warning.
نویسنده در این فصل به جزئیات تناول شام توسط قهرمان داستان میپردازد.
In this chapter, the author goes into details of the hero consuming dinner.
Literary analysis register.
پرهیز از تناول گوشت قرمز برای برخی بیماران ضروری است.
Abstaining from consuming red meat is necessary for some patients.
Formal medical prohibition.
او با چنان وقاری غذا تناول میکرد که همه مبهوت شده بودند.
He ate with such dignity that everyone was amazed.
Descriptive formal prose.
آیا تناول این گیاه خودرو برای انسان خطرناک است؟
Is the consumption of this wild plant dangerous for humans?
Scientific/Inquiry register.
در فرهنگهای مختلف، آداب تناول غذا تفاوتهای بسیاری دارد.
In different cultures, the etiquette of consuming food has many differences.
Generalizing academic statement.
فرایند هضم بلافاصله پس از تناول اولین لقمه آغاز میگردد.
The process of digestion begins immediately after consuming the first bite.
Scientific/Biological register.
مورخان بر این باورند که نحوه تناول غذا نشاندهنده طبقه اجتماعی افراد بوده است.
Historians believe that the way of consuming food indicated people's social class.
Historical/Sociological analysis.
تناول بیرویه فستفودها منجر به بروز بیماریهای قلبی و عروقی میشود.
Indiscriminate consumption of fast foods leads to the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.
Formal health warning.
در متون صوفیه، تناول غذا به عنوان یک عمل عبادی نگریسته میشود.
In Sufi texts, consuming food is viewed as an act of worship.
Religious/Philosophical register.
او از تناول هرگونه غذایی که با اصول اخلاقیاش در تضاد بود، امتناع میورزید.
He refused to consume any food that was in conflict with his ethical principles.
Complex sentence structure with formal verbs.
گزارشها حاکی از آن است که هیئت اعزامی در ضیافت شام شرکت کرده و به تناول غذا پرداختند.
Reports indicate that the dispatched delegation attended the banquet and partook of the food.
Journalistic/Official report style.
پژوهشگران در حال بررسی رابطه بین زمان تناول غذا و کیفیت خواب هستند.
Researchers are investigating the relationship between the timing of food consumption and sleep quality.
Academic research context.
تناول میوههای نوبرانه در فصل بهار از سنتهای دیرینه ایرانیان است.
Consuming the first fruits of the season in spring is one of the long-standing traditions of Iranians.
Cultural/Anthropological description.
حکمت در آن است که آدمی پیش از سیری کامل، از تناول دست بکشد.
Wisdom lies in man ceasing consumption before being completely full.
Aphoristic/Philosophical register.
در این رساله، نویسنده به نقد زیادهروی در تناول لذات مادی میپردازد.
In this treatise, the author criticizes the excess in consuming material pleasures.
Metaphorical use in high literature.
تبعات تناول مواد سمی بر سیستم عصبی مرکزی به طور مفصل در این مقاله تشریح شده است.
The consequences of consuming toxic substances on the central nervous system are detailed in this article.
Technical/Scientific jargon.
او با چنان اشتهایی به تناول مائدههای آسمانی توصیف شده در شعر پرداخت که گویی واقعی بودند.
He partook of the heavenly banquets described in the poem with such appetite as if they were real.
Highly literary/Poetic prose.
ممنوعیت تناول برخی اطعمه در ادیان مختلف، ریشههای عمیق کلامی و فقهی دارد.
The prohibition of consuming certain foods in various religions has deep theological and jurisprudential roots.
Theological/Legal register.
هرگونه سهلانگاری در تناول داروهای حیاتی میتواند عواقب جبرانناپذیری به همراه داشته باشد.
Any negligence in the consumption of vital medicines can have irreparable consequences.
High-stakes formal warning.
در ضیافتهای درباری دوره قاجار، آداب تناول غذا با وسواس خاصی اجرا میشد.
In the court banquets of the Qajar era, the etiquette of food consumption was performed with particular obsession.
Historical/Cultural analysis.
تناول لقمهای نان حلال در اندیشه عارفان، برتر از هزاران سفره رنگین است.
Consuming a morsel of 'halal' bread, in the thought of mystics, is superior to thousands of colorful spreads.
Mystical/Ethical discourse.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
— To be busy eating (formal). Used in reports or stories.
شاه مشغول تناول ناهار بود.
— To engage in eating. A very formal literary structure.
آنها به تناول کباب پرداختند.
— Dining etiquette. Used in formal educational contexts.
کتابی درباره آداب تناول غذا.
— Inviting to eat. Used in formal social descriptions.
او ما را به تناول شام دعوت کرد.
— The manner of eating. Used in technical or historical texts.
نحوه تناول غذا در ایران باستان.
자주 혼동되는 단어
Khordan is everyday; Tanāvol is formal.
Meyl is for polite offers; Tanāvol is for descriptive consumption.
Sarf is specifically for meals; Tanāvol is for any food/drink/medicine.
관용어 및 표현
— The ultra-polite version of 'to eat'. Used in royal or extremely formal Ta'arof.
حضرت والا شام تناول فرمودند.
Very Formal/Royal— To eat heavenly food. Used metaphorically for great blessings.
گویی مائده آسمانی تناول میکرد.
Poetic— To suffer greatly (literally 'to eat the heart's blood').
او برای این کار خون دل تناول کرد.
Literary/Metaphorical— An archaic/rare way to say 'to take an oath' (literally 'to eat an oath').
او سوگند تناول کرد که راست بگوید.
Archaic— To be deceived (literally 'to eat a trick'). Rare/Formal.
او فریب دشمن را تناول کرد.
Literary— To consume regret; to be full of longing.
او حسرت روزهای گذشته را تناول میکند.
Poetic— To consume lawful/honest sustenance. A religious/ethical idiom.
همواره سعی کن رزق حلال تناول کنی.
Religious/Ethical혼동하기 쉬운
Sounds very similar.
Tadāvol means 'circulation' or 'prevalence' (e.g., of a currency or idea).
این سکه در آن زمان تداول داشت.
Sounds similar.
Tatāvol means 'encroachment' or 'oppression'.
او به اموال مردم تطاول کرد.
Similar prefix and structure.
Ta'āmol means 'interaction'.
تعامل بین دو کشور خوب است.
Similar rhythm.
Takāmol means 'evolution' or 'perfection'.
تکامل انسان هزاران سال طول کشید.
Similar ending.
Tamāyol means 'inclination' or 'tendency'.
او تمایل به همکاری دارد.
문장 패턴
[Subject] [Food] [Tanāvol Mikonad]
او میوه تناول میکند.
Ghabl az tanāvol-e [Noun]...
قبل از تناول ناهار، دست بشویید.
[Subject] mashghul-e tanāvol-e [Noun] budand.
مهمانان مشغول تناول شام بودند.
Tanāvol-e bi-ruyeh-ye [Noun]...
تناول بیرویه نمک خطرناک است.
Pas az tanāvol, [Action] āghāz mishavad.
پس از تناول، هضم آغاز میشود.
Hekmat dar [Action] pas az tanāvol ast.
حکمت در سکوت پس از تناول است.
Āyā māyel be tanāvol-e [Food] hastid?
آیا مایل به تناول صبحانه هستید؟
[Subject] bāyad [Food] tanāvol konad.
بیمار باید سوپ تناول کند.
어휘 가족
명사
동사
형용사
관련
사용법
Common in formal writing/media; rare in casual speech.
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Using it for yourself in a casual setting.
→
Using 'khordam'.
It sounds too arrogant or theatrical to use such a high-register verb for your own simple actions with friends.
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Conjugating 'tanāvol' (e.g., tanāvolidam).
→
Tanāvol kardam.
It is a compound verb; the noun part never takes verb endings.
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Using it for smoking.
→
Sigār keshidan.
Tanāvol is only for oral consumption (eating/drinking/swallowing).
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Confusing it with 'tadāvol'.
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Tanāvol (eating) vs. Tadāvol (circulation).
One letter difference changes the meaning completely.
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Using it for drinking water with friends.
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Ab khordan.
It's too formal for a simple glass of water unless it's a medical instruction.
팁
Conjugate the Light Verb
Always remember that in 'tanāvol kardan', only the 'kardan' part changes. 'Tanāvol' is the anchor.
Ta'arof Power
Using this verb for others is a high-level Ta'arof move. It shows you know the social hierarchy.
Medical Reports
If you are writing about health, 'tanāvol' is the most professional word for 'intake'.
Arabic Roots
Knowing it comes from Arabic 'tanāwul' helps you remember it's a formal, borrowed term.
Avoid Sarcasm
Be careful using it with friends; it can sound like you're mocking someone's eating habits.
News Cues
When you hear 'tanāvol kardand' on the news, look for world leaders or official banquets.
Dining Out
Waiters in luxury hotels will use this or 'meyl kardan'. Respond politely with 'mamnun'.
Literature
In older books, look for 'tanāvol' to identify scenes of royal or formal dining.
The 'T' Sound
Associate the 'T' in 'Tanāvol' with 'Table' to remember it relates to eating.
General Intake
Use it for anything taken orally in a clinical sense, like vitamins or pills.
암기하기
기억법
Think of 'Tanāvol' as 'Table' + 'Novel'. Imagine reading a very formal 'Novel' at a fancy dinner 'Table' while you 'consume' your meal.
시각적 연상
Imagine a king wearing a crown, sitting at a long table with a single grape on a silver plate, slowly and formally 'consuming' it. This is 'tanāvol kardan'.
Word Web
챌린지
Try to write three sentences about a famous person's breakfast using 'tanāvol kardan' instead of 'khordan'. Then, read them aloud with a very formal posture.
어원
Derived from the Arabic verbal noun 'tanāwul' (تناول), which comes from the root N-W-L (ن و ل). This root in Arabic relates to giving, receiving, or reaching for something.
원래 의미: In its original Arabic context, it meant 'to take in hand' or 'to receive.' Over time, it specifically came to mean taking food or drink.
Semitic (Arabic) root, incorporated into the Indo-European (Persian) verbal system as a compound verb.문화적 맥락
Never use this for yourself in a way that sounds like you are bragging about your own 'fancy' eating. Use it for guests or in third-person descriptions.
It is equivalent to the difference between 'eating' and 'dining' or 'consuming' in English. It carries a similar weight to 'partaking of a meal'.
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실제 사용 상황
Medical Advice
- بعد از تناول غذا
- قبل از تناول دارو
- پرهیز از تناول
- هنگام تناول
Formal Invitation
- دعوت به تناول شام
- بفرمایید تناول کنید
- افتخار تناول
- محل تناول غذا
News/Media
- رهبران ناهار تناول کردند
- مشغول تناول بودند
- گزارش تناول
- مراسم تناول
Literature
- شاه تناول میکرد
- لقمهای تناول کرد
- به تناول پرداخت
- آداب تناول
Nutrition/Science
- میزان تناول قند
- تناول مواد سمی
- فرایند تناول
- اثرات تناول
대화 시작하기
"آیا مایل هستید ناهار را در اینجا تناول کنید؟ (Would you like to have lunch here?)"
"آداب تناول غذا در کشور شما چگونه است؟ (What is the dining etiquette like in your country?)"
"پزشک به شما گفته است این دارو را چه زمانی تناول کنید؟ (When did the doctor tell you to take this medicine?)"
"آیا میدانستید که پادشاهان قاجار چگونه غذا تناول میکردند؟ (Did you know how the Qajar kings used to eat?)"
"بهترین زمان برای تناول میوه چه ساعتی است؟ (What is the best time for fruit consumption?)"
일기 주제
یک ضیافت مجلل را توصیف کنید که در آن مهمانان در حال تناول بهترین غذاها هستند. (Describe a grand banquet where guests are consuming the finest foods.)
درباره اهمیت آداب تناول غذا در فرهنگ خود بنویسید. (Write about the importance of dining etiquette in your culture.)
اگر پزشک شما را از تناول شکر منع کند، چه احساسی خواهید داشت؟ (How would you feel if a doctor banned you from consuming sugar?)
تفاوت بین 'خوردن' و 'تناول کردن' را از دیدگاه خود توضیح دهید. (Explain the difference between 'eating' and 'consuming' from your perspective.)
یک داستان کوتاه درباره پادشاهی بنویسید که در تنهایی غذا تناول میکرد. (Write a short story about a king who consumed food in solitude.)
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, you can use it for liquids in a formal or medical context (e.g., 'consuming' a liquid medicine), but 'nushidan' or 'sarf kardan' are more common for beverages.
No, 'khordan' is never rude, but 'tanāvol kardan' makes you sound much more educated and polite in formal settings.
You would say 'Tanāvol kardam', but in Persian culture, people rarely use such formal verbs for their own actions unless writing a formal report. In speech, even in formal settings, you might say 'Ghazā khordam' or 'Sarf kardam'.
It is a noun (consumption) that becomes a verb when paired with 'kardan' (to do/make).
Only in fables or very formal scientific descriptions. In everyday life, use 'khordan' for animals.
Both are formal. 'Sarf' is almost always for meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), while 'tanāvol' is more general for any food, medicine, or substance.
Yes, it is very common in news, medical labels, and formal writing.
No. For smoking, use 'keshidan' (e.g., sigār keshidan).
The formal imperative is 'Tanāvol konid' or the extra-polite 'Tanāvol bafarmāyid'.
No, it follows standard Persian plural conjugation for compound verbs: 'Tanāvol kardand'.
셀프 테스트 200 질문
Write a formal sentence about a president eating lunch.
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Translate: 'Please take this medicine after eating.'
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Describe a king's breakfast using 'tanāvol kardan'.
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Write a medical instruction for a cough syrup.
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Use 'قابل تناول' in a sentence.
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Write a sentence using 'مشغول تناول بودن'.
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Translate: 'The guests consumed dinner in silence.'
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Explain the difference between 'khordan' and 'tanāvol kardan' in Persian.
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Write a formal invitation sentence.
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Use 'پرهیز از تناول' in a sentence about health.
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Translate: 'He ate a morsel of bread.'
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Write a sentence about historical dining etiquette.
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Use the word 'تناول' as a noun in a sentence.
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Write a sentence in the subjunctive mood (formal request).
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Translate: 'They are busy consuming sweets.'
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Describe a diplomatic lunch.
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Write a sentence using 'هنگام تناول'.
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Use 'خون دل تناول کردن' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'The process of digestion starts after eating.'
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Write a sentence using 'تناول فرمودن'.
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Say 'Please eat some fruit' formally.
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Say 'They are eating dinner' formally.
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Ask a guest if they would like to have breakfast.
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Say 'I ate an apple' formally (as if in a story).
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Tell someone to take medicine after eating.
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Say 'The king is eating' in a historical drama style.
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Say 'We ate fish at the restaurant' formally.
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Say 'Don't talk while eating' formally.
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Ask 'What did you eat this morning?' formally.
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Say 'He eats very little food' formally.
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Say 'Please partake of the sweets' (extra polite).
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Say 'I don't eat meat' formally.
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Say 'They ate in silence'.
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Say 'Sugar consumption is high'.
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Say 'The guests are busy eating'.
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Ask 'Is this plant edible?'
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Say 'Wash your hands before eating'.
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Say 'He ate with great appetite'.
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Say 'I ate formal lunch with the manager'.
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Say 'He was eating when I arrived' formally.
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Listen and write the verb: 'مهمانان شام تناول کردند.'
Listen and identify the food: 'او سیب تناول کرد.'
Listen and identify the time: 'بعد از تناول غذا دارو را بخورید.'
Listen and identify the person: 'پادشاه ناهار تناول میکند.'
Listen and write the full sentence: 'لطفاً میوه تناول کنید.'
Does the speaker sound formal or casual? (Speaker uses 'tanāvol kardan')
What is being consumed? 'او دارو تناول کرد.'
Is the sentence negative or positive? 'او گوشت تناول نمیکند.'
Listen for the number: 'او دو لقمه نان تناول کرد.'
What meal is mentioned? 'آنها مشغول تناول شام بودند.'
Listen and identify the setting: 'در رستوران ماهی تناول کردیم.'
Who is being addressed? 'آیا شما ناهار تناول کردید؟'
Listen for the adverb: 'او به آرامی غذا تناول کرد.'
Listen and write the noun: 'تناول قند زیاد است.'
Is it a request or a statement? 'لطفاً تناول بفرمایید.'
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Summary
The verb 'تناول کردن' is your formal alternative to 'خوردن'. Use it when you want to sound professional, respectful, or when reading medical labels. Example: 'لطفاً صبحانه را تناول کنید' (Please consume/have your breakfast).
- Formal Persian verb for 'to eat' or 'to consume'.
- Used in news, medical prescriptions, and polite invitations.
- A compound verb consisting of 'tanāvol' and 'kardan'.
- Shows respect (Ta'arof) when used for others in social settings.
Conjugate the Light Verb
Always remember that in 'tanāvol kardan', only the 'kardan' part changes. 'Tanāvol' is the anchor.
Ta'arof Power
Using this verb for others is a high-level Ta'arof move. It shows you know the social hierarchy.
Medical Reports
If you are writing about health, 'tanāvol' is the most professional word for 'intake'.
Arabic Roots
Knowing it comes from Arabic 'tanāwul' helps you remember it's a formal, borrowed term.
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