Meaning
To undergo a formal test of knowledge or ability.
Cultural Background
The 'Konkur' is the most famous exam in Iran. Students spend years preparing for this one-day 'emtehān dādan' event. In Iranian schools, oral exams (emtehān-e shafāhi) are very common, where students stand in front of the class to 'give' their answers. The concept of 'Emtehān-e Elāhi' (Divine Test) is common in Iranian culture, referring to life's hardships as tests from God. During 'Emtehān' season (usually June and January), Iranian social media is flooded with memes about the stress of 'emtehān dādan'.
The 'Give' Rule
Always remember: Students GIVE, Teachers TAKE. It's the opposite of English.
Subject Placement
Put the subject of the exam right before the word 'emtehān', e.g., 'emtehān-e fārsi'.
Meaning
To undergo a formal test of knowledge or ability.
The 'Give' Rule
Always remember: Students GIVE, Teachers TAKE. It's the opposite of English.
Subject Placement
Put the subject of the exam right before the word 'emtehān', e.g., 'emtehān-e fārsi'.
Konkur Stress
If you talk about 'emtehān dādan' with Iranians, they will likely mention the Konkur. It's a great conversation topic!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'dādan'.
من دیروز امتحان ________.
The sentence uses 'دیروز' (yesterday), so the past tense 'دادم' is required.
Which sentence is correct for a student?
A student says:
Students 'give' (dādan) exams in Persian.
Complete the dialogue.
علی: فردا چه کار میکنی؟ سارا: فردا ساعت ۹ ________.
Sara is describing her future action of taking an exam.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the DMV for your driver's license.
'Rānandegi' means driving.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Who does what?
Types of Exams
Academic
- • ریاضی
- • فیزیک
- • تاریخ
Skills
- • رانندگی
- • آشپزی
Language
- • فارسی
- • انگلیسی
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمن دیروز امتحان ________.
The sentence uses 'دیروز' (yesterday), so the past tense 'دادم' is required.
A student says:
Students 'give' (dādan) exams in Persian.
علی: فردا چه کار میکنی؟ سارا: فردا ساعت ۹ ________.
Sara is describing her future action of taking an exam.
You are at the DMV for your driver's license.
'Rānandegi' means driving.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
14 questionsNo, 'emtehān gereftan' means the teacher is giving the test to you. You must use 'dādan'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a formal letter.
'Emtehān' is general; 'āzmūn' is more formal and often used for standardized tests.
Use 'در امتحان قبول شدم' (dar emtehān ghabul shodam).
No, use 'āzmāyesh dādan' for medical tests.
من امتحان میدهم، تو امتحان میدهی، او امتحان میدهد...
It specifically means answering multiple-choice questions.
Students might say 'emtehān dādan raft' to mean they finished it and it's over.
It stems from the idea of offering your knowledge to the teacher for evaluation.
It is called 'miān-term' (میانترم).
You can say 'من امتحان دارم' (man emtehān dāram).
If there is a written test involved, yes. Otherwise, use 'moshāvere' or 'moshāhebe'.
'Emtehān gereftan' (to administer an exam).
No, it is pronounced clearly in Persian.
Related Phrases
امتحان گرفتن
contrastTo administer an exam (teacher's action)
آزمون دادن
synonymTo take a formal test
تست زدن
specialized formTo practice multiple-choice questions
قبول شدن
builds onTo pass an exam
رد شدن
builds onTo fail an exam
