Meaning
Expressing agreement or belief in a statement or idea.
Cultural Background
Using 'intowr fekr mikonam' is a key part of Ta'arof. It avoids direct confrontation and shows respect for the other person's 'nazar' (view). In Dari, you might hear 'In-toor fikr me-kunam'. The pronunciation of 'towr' is slightly more like 'toor'. Tajik speakers might use 'In khel fikr mekunam'. 'Khel' is the Tajik equivalent for 'towr' or 'juri'. Younger generations in Tehran often shorten this to 'fek konam' or 'injuri fek mikonam' to sound 'cool' and less formal.
The 'Man Ham' Trick
Always add 'Man ham' (Me too) before the phrase to sound like a native when agreeing.
Don't Overuse
If you use it in every sentence, you'll sound like a robot. Mix it up with 'be nazaram'.
Meaning
Expressing agreement or belief in a statement or idea.
The 'Man Ham' Trick
Always add 'Man ham' (Me too) before the phrase to sound like a native when agreeing.
Don't Overuse
If you use it in every sentence, you'll sound like a robot. Mix it up with 'be nazaram'.
The Ta'arof Softener
Use this phrase to disagree without being rude. It's the ultimate social lubricant in Iran.
Spoken Variation
Try saying 'injuri' instead of 'intowr' when talking to friends for an instant fluency boost.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank to agree with the statement.
دوستت میگوید: 'این فیلم عالی است.' تو میگویی: 'من هم ____ فکر میکنم.'
We use 'intowr' to refer to the opinion just mentioned.
Which sentence is the most polite way to disagree?
Someone says: 'Tehran is too crowded.' You disagree.
This is the standard polite way to offer a differing view.
Complete the dialogue.
سارا: به نظرم فردا باران میبارد. نیما: ________. آسمان خیلی ابری است.
Nima is agreeing because the sky is cloudy.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'من هم اینطور فکر میکنم' to the correct context.
It is a phrase of agreement.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Formal vs Informal
Practice Bank
4 exercisesدوستت میگوید: 'این فیلم عالی است.' تو میگویی: 'من هم ____ فکر میکنم.'
We use 'intowr' to refer to the opinion just mentioned.
Someone says: 'Tehran is too crowded.' You disagree.
This is the standard polite way to offer a differing view.
سارا: به نظرم فردا باران میبارد. نیما: ________. آسمان خیلی ابری است.
Nima is agreeing because the sky is cloudy.
Match 'من هم اینطور فکر میکنم' to the correct context.
It is a phrase of agreement.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends. For very formal writing, use 'اینچنین'.
No, the word order is fixed. 'Intowr' must come before the verb.
'Intowr' is standard/written, 'injuri' is spoken/informal. They mean the same thing.
Say 'In-towr fekr nemikonam'. Just add 'ne' before 'mikonam'.
Yes, it sounds professional and thoughtful.
It's closer to 'I think'. 'I believe' is 'Eteghad daram'.
No, that would make no sense. It's only for opinions.
Rarely in classical poetry, but common in modern Persian poetry and lyrics.
Usually just 'fek konam' (I think) or 'fek nakonam' (I don't think so).
Yes. 'اینطور فکر میکنم که او دروغ میگوید' (I think he is lying).
No, 'toor' (تور) means net. 'Towr' (طور) means manner. They sound similar but are spelled differently.
Yes, it is perfectly understood and used in Afghanistan.
Related Phrases
به نظر من
similarIn my opinion
موافقم
synonymI agree
همینطوره
similarIt is so / Exactly
برعکس فکر میکنم
contrastI think the opposite
خیال میکنم
similarI imagine / I think
اعتقاد دارم
builds onI believe / I have faith
