Meaning
To capture an image using a camera.
Cultural Background
Iranians often say 'Sib!' (Apple) instead of 'Cheese' to make people smile for a photo. In Dari Persian, 'aks gereftan' is also standard, but you might hear 'aks kashidan' in some dialects, though less common for digital photos. Tajik speakers use 'surat giriftan' (сурат гирифتن) frequently, using the word 'surat' instead of 'aks'. Younger generations in the West often mix English, saying 'aks-e selfie' or using 'post kardan' (to post) in conjunction with 'aks gereftan'.
Use 'Az'
Always remember the preposition 'az' when taking a photo of someone. 'Az man aks begir!'
Video vs Photo
Don't say 'aks gereftan' for a video. Use 'film gereftan'.
Meaning
To capture an image using a camera.
Use 'Az'
Always remember the preposition 'az' when taking a photo of someone. 'Az man aks begir!'
Video vs Photo
Don't say 'aks gereftan' for a video. Use 'film gereftan'.
Saying Thanks
After someone takes your photo, always say 'Dastetoon dard nakone'.
Informal version
Use 'aks andakhtan' to sound more like a local Tehrani.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'gereftan' in the present tense.
من دوست دارم از طبیعت عکس ______.
After 'doost daram' (I like to), we use the subjunctive form 'begiram'.
Which preposition is used with 'aks gereftan' to mean 'of/from'?
او ____ من عکس گرفت.
In Persian, you take a photo 'from' (az) someone.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ببخشید، میتوانید از ما عکس بگیرید؟ B: بله، حتماً. _________.
The most natural response is to ask for the camera to help.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to take a selfie with a friend.
'Aks gereftan' is the correct term for taking a photo/selfie.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Photo vs Video
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمن دوست دارم از طبیعت عکس ______.
After 'doost daram' (I like to), we use the subjunctive form 'begiram'.
او ____ من عکس گرفت.
In Persian, you take a photo 'from' (az) someone.
A: ببخشید، میتوانید از ما عکس بگیرید؟ B: بله، حتماً. _________.
The most natural response is to ask for the camera to help.
You want to take a selfie with a friend.
'Aks gereftan' is the correct term for taking a photo/selfie.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Say: 'Mish-e az ma ye aks begirid?'
It is 'aks gereftam' (I took a photo).
No, that is incorrect. Always use 'gereftan'.
It means 'reflection' or 'opposite'.
Yes, 'selfie gereftan' is very common.
The word is 'akkas' (عکاس).
They say 'Sib' (Apple).
'Aks' is specifically a photo, while 'tasvir' can be any image or illustration.
Yes, you can say 'aks gereftan az safhe' (taking a photo of the screen).
Present: 'aks migirim', Past: 'aks gereftim'.
It's best to ask 'Ejaze hast?' (Is it permitted?) first.
Related Phrases
فیلم گرفتن
similarTo record a video
عکاسی کردن
specialized formTo practice photography
سلفی گرفتن
specialized formTo take a selfie
عکس انداختن
synonymTo snap a photo
ظاهر کردن عکس
builds onTo develop a photo
فتوشاپ کردن
builds onTo edit a photo
