Meaning
The common action of putting on spectacles for vision.
Cultural Background
In cities like Tehran, sunglasses are a major part of 'street style' and are worn year-round, even in autumn, as a fashion accessory. There is a respectful association between thick glasses and 'danesh-mandan' (scientists/scholars). It is considered polite to remove sunglasses when entering a home or speaking to an elder indoors.
Master the Light Verb
Learning 'zadan' here helps you with dozens of other Persian verbs like 'telefon zadan' (to call).
Avoid 'Pushidan'
If you say 'eynak mipusham', Iranians will understand you but might giggle because it sounds like you're trying to wear glasses like a t-shirt.
Meaning
The common action of putting on spectacles for vision.
Master the Light Verb
Learning 'zadan' here helps you with dozens of other Persian verbs like 'telefon zadan' (to call).
Avoid 'Pushidan'
If you say 'eynak mipusham', Iranians will understand you but might giggle because it sounds like you're trying to wear glasses like a t-shirt.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.
من برای دیدن تلویزیون باید عینک ________.
'Zadan' is the correct verb for glasses.
Fill in the missing word.
او عینک ________ زد چون هوا خیلی آفتابی بود.
Sunglasses are called 'eynak-e aftabi'.
Complete the dialogue.
سارا: چرا عینک نمیزنی؟ علی: چون ________.
The response must relate to the glasses mentioned in the question.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a trip to the beach?
You wear sunglasses at the beach.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Types of Eynak
Types
- • Eynak-e Tebbi (Medical)
- • Eynak-e Aftabi (Sun)
- • Eynak-e Sheno (Swimming)
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمن برای دیدن تلویزیون باید عینک ________.
'Zadan' is the correct verb for glasses.
او عینک ________ زد چون هوا خیلی آفتابی بود.
Sunglasses are called 'eynak-e aftabi'.
سارا: چرا عینک نمیزنی؟ علی: چون ________.
The response must relate to the glasses mentioned in the question.
Which phrase fits a trip to the beach?
You wear sunglasses at the beach.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, 'gozashtan' is very common and focuses on the act of putting them on your face.
It is neutral. It's used in both formal speeches and casual chats.
Say 'Eynak-e aftabi mizanam'.
The past tense is 'Eynak zadam'.
Usually no, unless you mean 'I put on *the* glasses (that we were talking about)'.
Say 'Moghe-ye motale'eh eynak mizanam'.
Related Phrases
عینک آفتابی
specialized formSunglasses
عینک طبی
specialized formPrescription glasses
عینک را برداشتن
contrastTo take off glasses
