Meaning
Doing something with attention to detail and precision.
Cultural Background
In the world of Persian miniatures (miniator), 'deghat' is the most praised quality. Artists use brushes made of a single squirrel hair to achieve this. Calligraphy (Khoshnevisi) is a spiritual practice where 'deghat' represents the alignment of the soul and the hand. Pouring tea for a guest in Iran requires 'deghat' to ensure the color (rang) is perfect and no tea spills into the saucer. Iranian parents heavily emphasize 'deghat' in schoolwork, often telling children 'deghat kon!' (pay attention!) more than 'study hard!'.
Use it as a compliment
Telling someone 'Cheghadr ba deghat hasti!' (How precise you are!) is a high compliment for any professional in Iran.
Don't over-enunciate
While the 't' is pronounced, don't make it too heavy or it sounds like you're angry.
Meaning
Doing something with attention to detail and precision.
Use it as a compliment
Telling someone 'Cheghadr ba deghat hasti!' (How precise you are!) is a high compliment for any professional in Iran.
Don't over-enunciate
While the 't' is pronounced, don't make it too heavy or it sounds like you're angry.
The 'Deghat Kon' command
Teachers use this constantly. If you hear it, it means you've missed a detail, not that you're being bad.
Written vs Spoken
In books, look for 'be-deghat'. In movies, listen for 'ba deghat'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to mean 'Listen carefully'.
لطفاً به رادیو ___ گوش کن.
'Ba deghat' is the only one that means 'carefully/attentively'.
Which sentence describes a person who is very precise at work?
کدام جمله درست است؟
'Ba-deghat' as an adjective means precise/careful.
Complete the dialogue in a way that makes sense for a science lab.
استاد: مواد شیمیایی را با هم مخلوط کنید. شاگرد: چشم، این کار را ___ انجام میدهم.
In a lab, you must mix chemicals 'ba deghat' (carefully).
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Situation: A jeweler fixing a watch.
Jewelry repair requires high precision (ba deghat).
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Care vs. Caution vs. Slow
Practice Bank
4 exercisesلطفاً به رادیو ___ گوش کن.
'Ba deghat' is the only one that means 'carefully/attentively'.
کدام جمله درست است؟
'Ba-deghat' as an adjective means precise/careful.
استاد: مواد شیمیایی را با هم مخلوط کنید. شاگرد: چشم، این کار را ___ انجام میدهم.
In a lab, you must mix chemicals 'ba deghat' (carefully).
Situation: A jeweler fixing a watch.
Jewelry repair requires high precision (ba deghat).
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, but it specifically emphasizes precision and attention to detail rather than just safety.
It's better to use 'Mora gheb bash' or 'Ba ehtiat' for warnings. 'Ba deghat' is for tasks.
Say 'Man adam-e ba-deghat-i hastam'.
The most common opposite is 'bi-deghat' (without care/careless).
It is neutral. It works in a palace or a pizza shop.
Yes, 'ba deghat goosh kardan' is very common for 'listening intently'.
No. You can do something 'ba deghat' and still be fast, though it's harder!
'Be deghat' is more formal and used in writing; 'ba deghat' is the standard spoken form.
Yes, it has Arabic roots but is fully integrated into Persian.
Absolutely, it's a key word to describe your work ethic.
Related Phrases
با احتیاط
similarWith caution
موشکافانه
specialized formMeticulously / Hair-splittingly
سرسری
contrastHaphazardly / Carelessly
دقیق
builds onAccurate / Exact
با تمرکز
similarWith focus
