Meaning
Indicating that something seems to be a certain way.
Cultural Background
In Iran, using 'اینطور به نظر میآید' is a key part of 'Ta'arof.' It allows you to suggest something without being blunt, which is considered more refined and polite. In Dari, the phrase is almost identical, but the pronunciation of 'میآید' might sound more like 'میآیه' (mi-āya). It carries the same weight of politeness. Tajik speakers use 'Ин тавр ба назар мерасад' (In tavr ba nazar merasad). The structure is the same, but written in Cyrillic. In Persian corporate settings, this phrase is used to hedge risks. If a project fails, saying 'it seemed' protects the speaker from being blamed for a false certainty.
Use it to hedge
If you aren't sure about a fact, start with this phrase to protect your credibility.
Don't over-formalize
In a cafe with friends, use 'mirese' instead of 'mi-ayad' to avoid sounding like a professor.
Meaning
Indicating that something seems to be a certain way.
Use it to hedge
If you aren't sure about a fact, start with this phrase to protect your credibility.
Don't over-formalize
In a cafe with friends, use 'mirese' instead of 'mi-ayad' to avoid sounding like a professor.
The Power of Nazar
Remember that 'Nazar' is a very respected word in Persian; using it shows you are a person of thought and observation.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase: 'اینطور به ____ میآید.'
اینطور به ____ میآید که باران ببارد.
The standard phrase uses 'نظر' (view/opinion).
Which of these is the most informal way to say 'It seems so'?
کدام یک غیررسمیتر است؟
'انگار' is the most casual and common informal alternative.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: چرا علی نیامده؟ B: ________ که او مریض است.
The phrase 'اینطور به نظر میآید' fits perfectly to express a likely reason.
Match the situation to the best use of 'اینطور به نظر میآید'.
You see dark clouds in the sky.
Dark clouds suggest rain is coming.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesاینطور به ____ میآید که باران ببارد.
The standard phrase uses 'نظر' (view/opinion).
کدام یک غیررسمیتر است؟
'انگار' is the most casual and common informal alternative.
A: چرا علی نیامده؟ B: ________ که او مریض است.
The phrase 'اینطور به نظر میآید' fits perfectly to express a likely reason.
You see dark clouds in the sky.
Dark clouds suggest rain is coming.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNot exactly. 'I think' (فکر میکنم) is about your internal belief. 'اینطور به نظر میآید' is about how something looks externally.
Yes, it is very appropriate for professional emails to suggest an idea or observation.
The past tense is 'اینطور به نظر میآمد' (It seemed so).
Yes, adding 'man' (me) makes it 'In my view, it seems this way.'
'Mirese' comes from 'rasidan' (to reach). It's just a more common informal synonym.
Yes! 'اینطور به نظر میآید که او پیر شده' (It seems he has grown old).
Modern poetry, yes. Classical poetry usually uses more complex variations.
Simply add 'na' to the verb: 'اینطور به نظر نمیآید.'
Yes, it is perfectly understood and used in Dari Persian.
Usually, it's for visual or general situations. For taste, 'به نظر میرسه' is okay, but 'مزه ... میده' is more common.
Related Phrases
به نظر میرسد
synonymIt seems/appears
انگار
similarAs if / It seems
گویا
similarEvidently
معلوم است
contrastIt is clear/obvious
به نظر من
builds onIn my opinion
