Meaning
Internet connection with fast data transfer rates.
Cultural Background
In Iran, 'high-speed' is a relative term. Due to infrastructure issues, what is called 'high-speed' might be slower than in other countries. People often use VPNs which further slow down the 'اینترنت پرسرعت'. In major cities like Kabul, 'اینترنت پرسرعت' is available via fiber and 4G, but it is relatively expensive compared to the average income. The term is used similarly, though Russian loanwords for technology are also common. 'اینترنت پرسرعت' is the formal Tajik Persian term. Iranians living abroad often compare the 'اینترنت پرسرعت' of their host country with the situation back home, usually with a sense of relief or nostalgia.
Check the Ezafe
Always remember the small 'e' sound between 'Internet' and 'por-sor'at'. It's the glue of the phrase.
Marketing vs. Reality
In Iran, 'پرسرعت' is often used in ads for connections that are actually quite slow. Always ask for the exact Mbps.
Meaning
Internet connection with fast data transfer rates.
Check the Ezafe
Always remember the small 'e' sound between 'Internet' and 'por-sor'at'. It's the glue of the phrase.
Marketing vs. Reality
In Iran, 'پرسرعت' is often used in ads for connections that are actually quite slow. Always ask for the exact Mbps.
Use 'Net' for short
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Net-e por-sor'at' to sound more like a local.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
برای بازیهای آنلاین، من به یک اشتراک ________ نیاز دارم.
Online gaming requires high-speed internet (اینترنت پرسرعت) for a good experience.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for Wi-Fi in a cafe?
کدام جمله درستتر است؟
'اینترنت پرسرعت' is the standard collocation. 'Sari' is okay but less common, and 'ba ajale' (with hurry) is wrong.
Complete the dialogue.
مشتری: ببخشید، چرا سرعت دانلود من کمه؟ پشتیبانی: چون شما اشتراک ________ ندارید.
Low download speed is usually because the user doesn't have a high-speed plan.
Match the situation to the correct Persian phrase.
Situation: You are at a hotel and want to know if the internet is fast enough for a Zoom call.
Asking specifically for 'high-speed' ensures it meets the needs for video conferencing.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesبرای بازیهای آنلاین، من به یک اشتراک ________ نیاز دارم.
Online gaming requires high-speed internet (اینترنت پرسرعت) for a good experience.
کدام جمله درستتر است؟
'اینترنت پرسرعت' is the standard collocation. 'Sari' is okay but less common, and 'ba ajale' (with hurry) is wrong.
مشتری: ببخشید، چرا سرعت دانلود من کمه؟ پشتیبانی: چون شما اشتراک ________ ندارید.
Low download speed is usually because the user doesn't have a high-speed plan.
Situation: You are at a hotel and want to know if the internet is fast enough for a Zoom call.
Asking specifically for 'high-speed' ensures it meets the needs for video conferencing.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, a technician, or a friend.
Yes, but it sounds a bit like a translation from English. 'پرسرعت' is the natural Persian term.
The opposite is 'اینترنت کمسرعت' (low-speed internet) or 'اینترنت کند' (slow internet).
You can say: 'قیمت اینترنت پرسرعت چقدر است؟'
Yes, in modern Persian, 4G and 5G are definitely categorized as 'پرسرعت'.
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پهنای باند
specialized formBandwidth
اینترنت نامحدود
similarUnlimited internet
فیبر نوری
builds onFiber optics
مودم وایفای
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