Idiomatic Persian Verbs with 'Khordan' (to eat/receive)
خوردن compounds to describe experiences, impacts, or emotions that happen to you rather than actions you perform.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
In Persian, 'Khordan' (to eat) is used to describe receiving physical impacts, emotions, or social experiences, not just food.
- Use 'Khordan' for physical impacts: 'Zamin khordan' (to fall/hit the ground).
- Use 'Khordan' for emotional states: 'Gham khordan' (to grieve/worry).
- Use 'Khordan' for social reception: 'Fosh khordan' (to be insulted/receive insults).
Overview
In Persian, the verb خوردن (xor-dan) literally translates to 'to eat' or 'to drink.' However, at the B1 CEFR level, you encounter a crucial idiomatic function where خوردن acts as a light verb. In this role, it combines with a preceding noun or adjective to form a new, compound verb whose meaning deviates significantly from the literal act of consumption. This transformation is fundamental to idiomatic Persian, shifting the meaning of خوردن to signify receiving, undergoing, experiencing, or being impacted by an action or state.
This grammatical pattern positions the subject as the recipient rather than the initiator of an action. For instance, while you might میوه خوردن (mi-ve xor-dan – to eat fruit), you also ضربه خوردن (zar-be xor-dan – to be hit/receive a blow) or سرما خوردن (sar-mâ xor-dan – to catch a cold). In these compounds, خوردن serves to convert a noun denoting an impact or state into an intransitive verb, emphasizing the subject's experience of that impact.
Mastering these idiomatic uses is critical for sounding natural in Persian, as they permeate everyday communication far beyond literal eating.
How This Grammar Works
خوردن are formed by combining a non-verbal element (typically a noun, sometimes an adjective) with the conjugated form of خوردن. The non-verbal element carries the core semantic meaning, while خوردن provides the verbal function, indicating that the subject is the one affected or experiencing the state. This structure effectively creates an experiencer verb, where the grammatical subject is the one undergoing the action rather than performing it intentionally.خوردن in these compounds often functions similarly to a passive voice or a medio-passive construction, though it is not a direct passive marker like شدن (šo-dan – to become). It implies an event that happens to the subject, often involuntarily or as a consequence of external circumstances. Consider زمین خوردن (za-min xor-dan – to fall, literally 'to eat the ground').خوردنتکان (ta-kân – shake, jolt)خوردنماشین تکان میخورد. (mâ-šin ta-kân mi-xorad – The car is shaking.)فریب (fa-rib – deception)خوردناو فریب خورد. (u fa-rib xord – He was deceived.)آسیب (â-sib – harm, damage)خوردنساختمان آسیب خورد. (sâx-te-mân â-sib xord – The building was damaged.)خوردن conjugates for tense, person, and number, just like any other regular verb. The combination becomes a single semantic unit, expressing a complete action or state. This grammatical structure allows for nuance in expressing agency and experience, often highlighting the passive recipient of an action rather than its active perpetrator.Formation Pattern
خوردن) with the appropriately conjugated form of the light verb خوردن. The non-verbal part always precedes خوردن.
خوردن
سرما for cold, غصه for sorrow, چک for slap/shock). This element must be part of an established idiom with خوردن.
خوردن.
خوردن: Use the correct stem (خور for present, خورد for past) and add the appropriate personal endings.
خوردن (to eat/receive):
خور
میخورم (mi-xo-ram)
دارم میخورم (dâ-ram mi-xo-ram)
میخوری (mi-xo-ri)
داری میخوری (dâ-ri mi-xo-ri)
میخورد (mi-xo-rad) / میخوره (mi-xo-re)
دارد میخورد (dâ-rad mi-xo-rad) / داره میخوره (dâ-re mi-xo-re)
میخوریم (mi-xo-rim)
داریم میخوریم (dâ-rim mi-xo-rim)
میخورید (mi-xo-rid)
دارید میخورید (dâ-rid mi-xo-rid)
میخورند (mi-xo-rand) / میخورن (mi-xo-ran)
دارند میخورند (dâ-rand mi-xo-rand) / دارن میخورن (dâ-ran mi-xo-ran)
خورد
خوردم (xor-dam)
خورده بودم (xor-de bu-dam)
خوردی (xor-di)
خورده بودی (xor-de bu-di)
خورد (xord)
خورده بود (xor-de bud)
خوردیم (xor-dim)
خورده بودیم (xor-de bu-dim)
خوردید (xor-did)
خورده بودید (xor-de bu-did)
خوردند (xor-dand) / خوردن (xor-dan)
خورده بودند (xor-de bu-dand) / خورده بودن (xor-de bu-dan)
نـ (na-) directly before the conjugated خوردن part, attached to the میـ prefix for present tenses or directly to the past stem.
سرما نمیخورم (sar-mâ na-mi-xo-ram – I don't catch a cold)
زمین نخورد (za-min na-xord – He didn't fall)
د (d) of the ـد ending is often dropped. For example, میخورد (mi-xor-ad) becomes میخوره (mi-xor-e). Similarly, in the third-person plural, میخورند (mi-xo-rand) often reduces to میخورن (mi-xo-ran). This is a standard feature of spoken Persian and should be recognized, though the formal written forms are preferred in formal writing.
When To Use It
خوردن compounds are used when the subject receives, experiences, or is subjected to an action or state, rather than actively performing it. They often imply an involuntary or externally-driven occurrence. These verbs are prevalent in various contexts, from physical incidents to emotional states and even abstract phenomena.خوردن is often the sense of an impact being absorbed or endured by the subject.- Physical Impacts/Accidents: Describes situations where a physical force is applied to the subject, often resulting in injury or an involuntary movement.
زمین خوردن(za-min xor-dan): To fall down, to trip.دیروز وقتی میدویدم، زمین خوردم.(di-ruz vaq-ti mi-da-vi-dam, za-min xor-dam – Yesterday, when I was running, I fell down.)ضربه خوردن(zar-be xor-dan): To be hit, to receive a blow.تو دعوا، ضربه خورد.(tu da'-vâ, zar-be xord – He got hit in the fight.)چک خوردن(čak xor-dan): To be slapped, to receive a shock (figurative).به خاطر کارش، از مدیرش چک خورد.(be xâ-ter-e kâr-eš, az mo-di-reš čak xord – Because of his work, he got a slap/reprimand from his manager.)تکان خوردن(ta-kân xor-dan): To shake, to be moved/stirred.قایق توی آب تکان میخورد.(qâ-yeq tu-ye âb ta-kân mi-xorad – The boat was shaking in the water.)
- Involuntary Physical States/Illnesses: Expresses the acquisition or experience of a physical condition, often related to health.
سرما خوردن(sar-mâ xor-dan): To catch a cold.من هر سال زمستان سرما میخورم.(man har sâl ze-mes-tân sar-mâ mi-xo-ram – I catch a cold every winter.)غذا خوردن(ĝa-zâ xor-dan): To eat (a meal). While literal, it implies receiving and consuming food.باید غذاتون رو بخورید.(bâ-yad ĝa-zâ-tun ro be-xo-rid – You must eat your food.)
- Emotional/Mental States: Describes the experience of specific emotions or mental states, often involuntary or as a reaction.
غصه خوردن(ĝoṣ-ṣe xor-dan): To grieve, to worry, to feel sorrow.بعد از خبر بد، خیلی غصه خوردیم.(ba'd az xa-bar-e bad, xey-li ĝoṣ-ṣe xor-dim – After the bad news, we grieved a lot.)حسرت خوردن(has-rat xor-dan): To regret, to pine for, to feel longing.از اینکه نتونست بره، حسرت میخورد.(az in-ke na-tu-nes-t be-re, has-rat mi-xord – He regretted not being able to go.)فشار خوردن(fe-šâr xor-dan): To be stressed, to feel pressure (colloquial).امتحان دارم و دارم فشار میخورم.(em-te-hân dâ-ram o dâ-ram fe-šâr mi-xo-ram – I have an exam and I'm feeling stressed.)
- Reception of Abstract Concepts: Used for receiving abstract things like punishment, deception, or attention.
فریب خوردن(fa-rib xor-dan): To be deceived, to be fooled.او به راحتی فریب تبلیغات را خورد.(u be râ-ha-ti fa-rib-e tab-li-ĝât râ xord – He was easily fooled by the advertisements.)توجه خوردن(ta-vaj-joh xor-dan): To receive attention (less common, but understood).ایدهاش توجه زیادی خورد.(i-de-aš ta-vaj-joh-e zi-yâ-di xord – His idea received a lot of attention.)
خوردن often highlights the passive reception of an experience, positioning the subject as one who endures or absorbs what happens rather than actively causing it. This nuance is crucial for expressing reactions and involuntary events in a natural Persian manner.Common Mistakes
خوردن compounds, primarily due to their idiomatic nature and the tendency to translate literally from other languages. Recognizing these common pitfalls can significantly improve your accuracy.- 1Literal Interpretation vs. Idiomatic Meaning: The most common mistake is assuming
خوردنalways means 'to eat.' Whileمیوه خوردن(to eat fruit) is literal,ضربه خوردن(to be hit) is not. You cannot deduce the meaning of these compounds by translatingخوردنliterally. Each compound must be learned as a distinct lexical unit.
- Incorrect:
من یک سرما خوردم.(man yek sar-mâ xor-dam – I ate a cold.) - This sounds absurd. - Correct:
من سرما خوردم.(man sar-mâ xor-dam – I caught a cold.)
- 1Confusing
خوردنwithکردن(kar-dan – to do/make):کردنis the most common light verb, signifying active agency.خوردن, in its idiomatic sense, denotes reception or undergoing. Misusing them changes the entire meaning and often makes the sentence ungrammatical or comical.
زمین کردن(za-min kar-dan) means 'to farm/cultivate land' or 'to floor/knock down (someone).' This is an active action by the subject.زمین خوردن(za-min xor-dan) means 'to fall down/trip.' This is an involuntary action experienced by the subject.- Incorrect:
من زمین کردم.(man za-min kar-dam – I farmed/knocked down the ground.) - Correct:
من زمین خوردم.(man za-min xor-dam – I fell down.)
- 1Confusing
خوردنwithدادن(dâ-dan – to give/inflict):دادنoften functions as the active counterpart to manyخوردنcompounds. Ifخوردنmeans 'to receive,'دادنoften means 'to give/inflict' that same thing.
فریب خوردن(fa-rib xor-dan – to be deceived) means you are the victim.فریب دادن(fa-rib dâ-dan – to deceive someone) means you are the perpetrator.- Incorrect:
من دوستم را فریب خوردم.(man dus-tam râ fa-rib xor-dam – I was deceived by my friend.) - Implies you were deceived, not you deceived your friend. - Correct:
دوستم را فریب دادم.(dus-tam râ fa-rib dâ-dam – I deceived my friend.)
- 1Improper Word Order: In compound verbs, the non-verbal element and the light verb
خوردنform a tight semantic unit and should not be separated by other words, especially adverbs of manner or degree. These modifiers should precede the entire compound or be placed at the very beginning of the verb phrase.
- Incorrect:
او غصه خیلی خورد.(u ĝoṣ-ṣe xey-li xord – He sorrow much ate.) - Correct:
او خیلی غصه خورد.(u xey-li ĝoṣ-ṣe xord – He grieved a lot.)
- 1Over-generalization: Not every noun can be combined with
خوردنto form a new idiomatic verb. These compounds are lexicalized; you must learn them as fixed expressions. Attempting to create new ones (e.g., *ماشین خوردنfor 'to be hit by a car') will sound unnatural or completely wrong.
- 1Unnecessary Use of
شدن: Whileشدنforms a general passive,خوردنcompounds are often preferred when the action is an involuntary reception or experience, especially regarding direct physical or emotional impacts. Usingشدنcan sometimes sound overly formal or indirect when aخوردنcompound is more idiomatic.
کتک زده شدن(ko-tak za-de šo-dan – to be beaten) is grammatically correct butکتک خوردن(ko-tak xor-dan) is far more common and natural.
Real Conversations
Idiomatic خوردن verbs are a hallmark of natural, everyday Persian, appearing frequently in casual speech, social media, and informal writing. Understanding their usage in context helps solidify your grasp of their nuanced meanings. They often convey a sense of immediacy and personal experience.
- Expressing Accidents:
- Friend 1: چی شد؟ چرا لنگ میزنی؟ (či šod? če-râ lang mi-za-ni? – What happened? Why are you limping?)
- Friend 2: آه هیچی، دیروز توی پارک زمین خوردم. (âh hi-či, di-ruz tu-ye pâr-k za-min xor-dam – Oh nothing, I fell in the park yesterday.)
- Describing Emotional States (often with a touch of drama, common in Persian culture):
- Text Message: خیلی ناراحتم. دارم غصه میخورم که چرا این اتفاق افتاد. (xey-li nâ-râ-ha-tam. dâ-ram ĝoṣ-ṣe mi-xo-ram ke če-râ in et-te-fâq of-tâd – I'm very sad. I'm grieving (literally 'eating sorrow') over why this happened.)
- Social Media Comment: همیشه حسرت میخورم که چرا زبان فارسی رو زودتر یاد نگرفتم. (ha-mi-še has-rat mi-xo-ram ke če-râ za-bân-e fâr-si ro zu-d-tar yâd na-ge-ref-tam – I always regret (literally 'eat regret') why I didn't learn Persian earlier.)
- Relating Involuntary Experiences:
- Doctor's Visit: چند روزه سرما خوردم و خیلی سرفه میکنم. (čand ru-ze sar-mâ xor-dam o xey-li sor-fe mi-ko-nam – I've caught a cold for a few days and I'm coughing a lot.)
- Car Passenger: وای، ماشین خیلی تکان میخوره توی این جاده! (vây, mâ-šin xey-li ta-kân mi-xo-re tu-ye in jâd-de! – Wow, the car is shaking a lot on this road!)
- Warning Against Deception:
- مواظب باش فریب نخوری! (mo-vâ-zeb bâš fa-rib na-xo-ri! – Be careful not to be deceived!)
These examples illustrate that خوردن compounds are not confined to formal discourse but are deeply ingrained in the fabric of everyday communication. They allow speakers to convey personal experiences and reactions in a concise and culturally resonant manner. The choice to use a خوردن compound over a more generic verb (e.g., افتادن for falling, بیمار شدن for getting sick) often signals a more natural and idiomatic expression, reflecting how Persian speakers internalize and describe their interactions with the world.
Quick FAQ
- Q: Why does
خوردنoften imply something negative or involuntary? - A: While not exclusively negative, many
خوردنcompounds describe impacts, accidents, or undesirable emotional states (e.g.,زمین خوردن– to fall,غصه خوردن– to grieve,فریب خوردن– to be deceived). This is becauseخوردنoften signifies the reception of an external force or undesirable event, positioning the subject as a recipient rather than an agent. However, some are neutral (تکان خوردن– to shake) or even positive (قسم خوردن– to swear an oath), reflecting the breadth of 'receiving' an impact or commitment.
- Q: How can I distinguish between
خوردنandکردنfor similar concepts? - A: The fundamental difference lies in agency.
کردن(to do/make) implies the subject is the active agent performing the action.خوردن(in its idiomatic sense) implies the subject is the recipient or experiencer of an action or state. Think ofکردنas doing something, andخوردنas having something done to you or experiencing it. For instance,تمیز کردن(tamiz kar-dan – to clean) means you actively clean, while there isn't a directتمیز خوردن. If you want to say something got dirty, you'd useکثیف شدن(ka-sif šo-dan – to become dirty).
- Q: Can I create new
خوردنcompounds by combiningخوردنwith any noun? - A: No.
خوردنcompounds are largely lexicalized idioms. This means they are fixed expressions that must be learned. While the pattern seems productive, arbitrary combinations will sound unnatural or incomprehensible to native speakers. You must learn the established pairings. For example, you can't say *صندلی خوردنto mean 'to sit on a chair' – that would beروی صندلی نشستن.
- Q: Are there cultural insights related to
خوردنas a light verb? - A: Yes. The frequent use of
خوردنto describe emotional and physical impacts may reflect a cultural emphasis on the experiential aspect of life, where individuals are seen as absorbing or processing the events that unfold around them. This contrasts with languages that might prioritize an active agent for every verb. It highlights a more internalized and receptive way of describing one's interaction with the world, adding a layer of depth to communication about personal feelings and incidents.
- Q: What about short vowel marks? Are they important for
خوردن? - A: Yes, short vowel marks (
ـَ,ـِ,ـُ) are crucial for accurate pronunciation and can sometimes differentiate meanings, though they are often omitted in everyday written Persian. Forخوردن, knowing the pronunciationxor-dan(with a short 'o' sound like in 'for') is key to avoiding confusion with other words. For learners, using transliteration that includes these vowel sounds, as done in this guide, is highly beneficial for correct acquisition.
Conjugation of 'Zamin Khordan' (To Fall)
| Person | Present | Past | Future |
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I
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زمین میخورم
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زمین خوردم
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زمین خواهم خورد
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You (sg)
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زمین میخوری
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زمین خوردی
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زمین خواهی خورد
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He/She
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زمین میخورد
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زمین خورد
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زمین خواهد خورد
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We
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زمین میخوریم
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زمین خوردیم
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زمین خواهیم خورد
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You (pl)
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زمین میخورید
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زمین خوردید
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زمین خواهید خورد
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They
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زمین میخورند
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زمین خوردند
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زمین خواهند خورد
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Meanings
The verb 'Khordan' acts as a light verb in compound constructions to indicate the reception of an action, impact, or state.
Physical Impact
Receiving a blow or hitting something.
“مشت خورد. (He got punched.)”
“سرم به دیوار خورد. (My head hit the wall.)”
Social/Emotional Reception
Experiencing an external social or emotional force.
“فحش خورد. (He was insulted.)”
“غم خوردن فایده ندارد. (Worrying is useless.)”
Spatial/Positional
To fit or align with something.
“این کلید به در نمیخورد. (This key doesn't fit the door.)”
“این رنگ به لباست میخورد. (This color matches your clothes.)”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
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Noun + Khordan
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او زمین خورد
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Negative
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Noun + Na + Khordan
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او زمین نخورد
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Question
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Noun + Khordan?
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آیا زمین خوردی؟
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Present
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Noun + Mi + Khordan
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او زمین میخورد
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Past
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Noun + Khordan (Past)
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او زمین خورد
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Short Answer
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Noun + Khordam
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بله، خوردم
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Formality Spectrum
من زمین خوردم. (Accident)
زمین خوردم. (Accident)
زمین خوردم. (Accident)
پخش زمین شدم. (Accident)
The Many Faces of Khordan
Physical
- زمین خوردن to fall
Social
- فحش خوردن to be insulted
Abstract
- به هم خوردن to be incompatible
Examples by Level
من ناهار خوردم.
I ate lunch.
او زمین خورد.
He fell down.
سیب خوردم.
I ate an apple.
آب خوردم.
I drank water.
سرم به در خورد.
My head hit the door.
او کتک خورد.
He got beaten up.
این رنگ به لباست میخورد.
This color matches your clothes.
او زمین نخورد.
He didn't fall.
فحش خوردن کار بدی است.
Being insulted is a bad thing.
غم خوردن فایده ندارد.
Worrying is useless.
این کلید به قفل نمیخورد.
This key doesn't fit the lock.
او چوبِ کارش را خورد.
He suffered the consequences of his actions.
او از دوستش رودست خورد.
He was tricked by his friend.
او ضربه سختی خورد.
He took a hard hit.
این برنامه به وقت من نمیخورد.
This schedule doesn't fit my time.
او از این معامله ضرر خورد.
He took a loss from this deal.
او از بیتوجهیِ مدیرش ضربه خورد.
He suffered from his manager's neglect.
این دو طرح به هم نمیخورند.
These two designs are incompatible.
او از اعتمادش ضربه خورد.
He was hurt by his trust.
او در این رقابت شکست خورد.
He was defeated in this competition.
او از این ماجرا درس عبرت خورد.
He learned a lesson from this event.
او از پشت خنجر خورد.
He was stabbed in the back.
این حرف به دلم نشست و به جانم خورد.
This word touched my heart and hit my soul.
او از این سیاست ضربه سنگینی خورد.
He suffered a heavy blow from this policy.
Easily Confused
Both are light verbs. Kardan is active, Khordan is passive.
Both mean to drink/eat.
Gereftan means to receive/take.
Common Mistakes
زمین کردم
زمین خوردم
من سیب را خوردم زمین
من زمین خوردم
او زمینها خورد
او زمین خورد
او خورد زمین
او زمین خورد
فحش کردم
فحش خوردم
سرم به دیوار کرد
سرم به دیوار خورد
این کلید به در نمیکند
این کلید به در نمیخورد
غم کردم
غم خوردم
او چوبِ کارش را کرد
او چوبِ کارش را خورد
ضربه کردم
ضربه خوردم
شکست کردم
شکست خوردم
ضرر کردم
ضرر خوردم
رودست کردم
رودست خوردم
Sentence Patterns
من ___ خوردم.
این ___ به آن نمیخورد.
او از ___ ضربه خورد.
اگر این کار را کنی، ___ میخوری.
Real World Usage
امروز فحش خوردم!
زمین خوردم، دیر میرسم.
شکست خوردن بخشی از کار است.
سرم به در خورد.
غذا خوردم.
ضرر خوردیم.
Context is King
Don't Conjugate Nouns
Use for Accidents
Emotional Expression
Smart Tips
Use 'khordan' to sound natural.
Use 'fosh khordan'.
Use 'be ham khordan'.
Use 'zarar khordan'.
Pronunciation
Khordan
The 'kh' is a voiceless uvular fricative, like the 'ch' in Scottish 'loch'.
Statement
زمین خوردم ↓
Falling intonation for facts.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Khordan' as a vacuum cleaner: it sucks in the experience (good or bad) and makes it part of you.
Visual Association
Imagine a person standing in the rain. They are 'eating' the rain (receiving it).
Rhyme
If you hit the ground, you 'zamin' eat, Persian verbs are quite a treat!
Story
Ali was walking. He tripped (zamin khord). He felt sad (gham khord). Then he got insulted (fosh khord). Ali had a bad day of 'eating'!
Word Web
Challenge
Write 3 sentences today using 'khordan' for things that happened to you.
Cultural Notes
Persians use 'khordan' for almost anything negative that happens to them. It's a way of externalizing bad luck.
From Middle Persian 'xwardan'.
Conversation Starters
امروز زمین خوردی؟
آیا این رنگ به لباست میخورد؟
تا حالا فحش خوردی؟
به نظرت این دو نفر به هم میخورند؟
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
او زمین ___.
Which means 'to be insulted'?
Find and fix the mistake:
او زمینها خورد.
من / زمین / خوردم
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Which means 'to fit'?
او از این معامله ضرر ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
سرم به دیوار کرد.
Score: /8
Practice Exercises
8 exercisesاو زمین ___.
Which means 'to be insulted'?
Find and fix the mistake:
او زمینها خورد.
من / زمین / خوردم
Match 'zamin khordan' to English.
Which means 'to fit'?
او از این معامله ضرر ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
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Practice Bank
10 exercisesخوردم / من / فریب / .
Don't move!
Match the pairs:
___ میخورم که او را ندیدم.
او در مدرسه کتک شد.
میز ناگهان ___.
Are you worried?
چون باران میآمد، او ___ خورد.
چرا / خوردی؟ / زمین
Match the scenario:
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FAQ (8)
No, only for things you receive or experience.
Mostly, but not always (e.g., 'fitting' is neutral).
Because it carries the grammar, not the meaning.
Only if you want to sound like a non-native speaker.
Listen to how natives use it in context.
Yes, but be careful with slang idioms.
Yes, it follows standard past conjugation.
Some dialects might use different verbs, but 'khordan' is standard.
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In Other Languages
Recibir
Persian uses a food verb for abstract concepts.
Prendre
Persian is more idiomatic.
Bekommen
Persian is more metaphorical.
Ukeru
Persian is more colloquial.
Akala
Persian extended the meaning.
Chi
Persian is more widespread.
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