A1 Expression Neutral

آن جا است.

an ja ast.

It is there.

Practice it

Meaning

Indicating the location of an object or person remotely.

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Cultural Background

Pointing with a single finger is considered rude. Similar usage, very common in daily life. Used identically in Tajik Persian. Used by Iranians worldwide to maintain cultural identity.

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Contractions

Always try to contract 'است' to 'ست' in speech.

Meaning

Indicating the location of an object or person remotely.

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Contractions

Always try to contract 'است' to 'ست' in speech.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank for the correct location.

کتاب روی میز نیست، __________ است.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: آنجا

Since the book is not on the table, it must be 'there'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank for the correct location. Fill Blank A1

کتاب روی میز نیست، __________ است.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: آنجا

Since the book is not on the table, it must be 'there'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it works for both people and objects.

Related Phrases

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این جا است

contrast

It is here

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