Meaning
A question to ask for the location of something nearby.
Cultural Background
When pointing at something, it is more polite to use your whole hand rather than just the index finger, especially in formal settings. In Tehran, the 'ast' is almost always shortened to 'e'. You will hear 'In kojaye?' much more often than the formal version. If you ask 'In kojast?' about a landmark, don't be surprised if the person offers to take you there. This is part of 'Mehman-navazi' (hospitality).
Use your phone
If you have a location on Google Maps, show it and say 'In kojast?' — it's the most effective way to get help.
Avoid for people
Never point at a person and say 'In kojast?'. It sounds like you are asking where an object is located.
Meaning
A question to ask for the location of something nearby.
Use your phone
If you have a location on Google Maps, show it and say 'In kojast?' — it's the most effective way to get help.
Avoid for people
Never point at a person and say 'In kojast?'. It sounds like you are asking where an object is located.
Test Yourself
Complete the question to ask 'Where is this?'
این _______؟
'Kojast' means 'where is'.
Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger?
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Adding 'Bebakhshid' (Excuse me) makes it polite.
Match the Persian to the English.
Match the following:
Matching demonstratives to their English equivalents.
Fill in the missing word.
A: In kojast? B: Inja _____.
The verb 'ast' (is) completes the sentence.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
In vs. Inja
Practice Bank
4 exercisesاین _______؟
'Kojast' means 'where is'.
...
Adding 'Bebakhshid' (Excuse me) makes it polite.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Matching demonstratives to their English equivalents.
A: In kojast? B: Inja _____.
The verb 'ast' (is) completes the sentence.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, if you are pointing at it on a map. If you are in the city, say 'Inja kojast?'.
Both are correct. 'In kojast' is the standard spoken and written form. 'In koja ast' is very formal.
Simply change 'In' to 'Un' (informal) or 'An' (formal): 'Un kojast?'.
Related Phrases
اون کجاست؟
similarWhere is that?
این چیه؟
similarWhat is this?
اینجا کجاست؟
similarWhere is this place?
