A2 Expression Neutral

الان نمی‌توانم

alan nemitavanam

I can't now

Practice it

Meaning

Stating an inability to perform an action at the current moment.

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Cultural Background

Using this phrase is a polite way to avoid a direct 'no', which is often considered rude in Persian culture.

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Be polite

Always add a reason or a future time to soften the blow.

Meaning

Stating an inability to perform an action at the current moment.

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Be polite

Always add a reason or a future time to soften the blow.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

متأسفم، ____ نمی‌توانم بیایم.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: الان

The phrase is 'الان نمی‌توانم'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

متأسفم، ____ نمی‌توانم بیایم.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: الان

The phrase is 'الان نمی‌توانم'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is a standard polite refusal.

Related Phrases

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فعلاً نمی‌شود

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It's not possible for now

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