Meaning
Indicates that something is in the present location.
Cultural Background
Persians value hospitality; saying 'اینجاست' when a guest arrives is a warm welcome. Similar usage, often with a slightly more formal tone in written documents. They use 'инҷост' (injost) which is the Cyrillic equivalent.
Listen for the rhythm
Persians say 'injast' very quickly. Try to say it as one word.
Don't over-enunciate
Saying 'in-ja-ast' sounds like you are reading a dictionary.
Meaning
Indicates that something is in the present location.
Listen for the rhythm
Persians say 'injast' very quickly. Try to say it as one word.
Don't over-enunciate
Saying 'in-ja-ast' sounds like you are reading a dictionary.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
کتاب من ____.
It indicates location.
Which is more natural?
Which is better?
Contractions are more natural.
Match.
Match the location.
Correct meanings.
Finish the dialogue.
A: Where is the bag? B: ____.
Answers the question.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesکتاب من ____.
It indicates location.
Which is better?
Contractions are more natural.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Correct meanings.
A: Where is the bag? B: ____.
Answers the question.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, 'او اینجاست' (He/She is here).
It is neutral and used everywhere.
Use 'اینجا هستند'.
It is a contraction for speed.
Yes, it is very common in texting.
Sometimes 'اینجاس' (dropping the 't').
Use 'اینجا نیست'.
No, it is gender-neutral.
Related Phrases
آنجاست
contrastIt is there
کجاست
similarWhere is it?
اینجا نیست
contrastIt is not here
