Meaning
To intentionally retain information in one's memory.
Cultural Background
Memorization is a cornerstone of the Iranian school system. Students are often expected to 'be khāter bespārand' entire pages of literature and history. Reciting poetry from memory is a highly respected social skill. Using this phrase when learning a poem shows you are treating the text with the respect it deserves. In social settings, saying you have 'be khāter seporded' a detail about someone's life is a powerful way to build rapport and show 'adab' (politeness). The term 'Hāfez' (one who has memorized the Quran) is related to the concept of 'keeping in memory,' though 'be khāter sepordan' is the more secular, everyday version.
Use the Suffix
In conversation, say 'be khāter-am sepordam' instead of 'be khāter sepordam' to sound more like a native speaker.
Don't over-formalize
Don't use this for trivial things like 'I memorized where I put my socks.' It sounds too dramatic.
Meaning
To intentionally retain information in one's memory.
Use the Suffix
In conversation, say 'be khāter-am sepordam' instead of 'be khāter sepordam' to sound more like a native speaker.
Don't over-formalize
Don't use this for trivial things like 'I memorized where I put my socks.' It sounds too dramatic.
The Power of Poetry
If you want to impress Iranians, tell them you have 'be khāter seporded' a poem by Hafez.
Visualizing the 'Deposit'
Think of the verb 'sepordan' as making a bank deposit. Your mind is the bank!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'be khāter sepordan' in the past tense.
من دیروز آدرس خانه شما را ________.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (dīrūz), so the past tense 'sepordam' is required.
Which sentence is the most formal way to tell someone to memorize a poem?
Choose the best option:
Option B uses the formal 'bespārid' and the full phrase, making it the most polite and formal.
Complete the dialogue.
استاد: 'فردا امتحان دارید، فرمولها را ...' دانشجو: 'بله استاد، حتماً.'
A teacher would tell students to 'memorize' or 'keep in mind' formulas before an exam.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Be khāter-am sepordam'?
This is a conscious act of memorization.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Hefz Kardan vs. Be Khāter Sepordan
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمن دیروز آدرس خانه شما را ________.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (dīrūz), so the past tense 'sepordam' is required.
Choose the best option:
Option B uses the formal 'bespārid' and the full phrase, making it the most polite and formal.
استاد: 'فردا امتحان دارید، فرمولها را ...' دانشجو: 'بله استاد، حتماً.'
A teacher would tell students to 'memorize' or 'keep in mind' formulas before an exam.
When would you say 'Be khāter-am sepordam'?
This is a conscious act of memorization.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsThey are similar, but 'be khāter sepordan' is more formal and implies a more conscious, respectful act of remembering.
No, for skills like swimming or playing guitar, use 'yād gereftan'.
You don't. You would say 'az yād-am raft' or 'farāmūsh kardam'.
Yes, but usually in the shortened form 'سپردم' (sepordam) after someone gives you info.
The opposite is 'farāmūsh kardan' (to forget).
Yes, you can 'be khāter bespāri' someone's face or name.
Yes, it has a slightly literary and elegant feel compared to other verbs.
Yes, in the standard form, 'be' is essential for the grammar of the collocation.
Say 'Be khāter bespār' or more casually 'Yādet bāshe'.
Absolutely, it is perfect for professional correspondence.
It can mean memory, mind, or sake/account (as in 'for my sake').
The concept is A1, but the full conjugation and formal use are often mastered at A2/B1.
Related Phrases
به یاد آوردن
contrastTo recall / To bring to mind
حفظ کردن
synonymTo memorize
از یاد بردن
contrastTo forget
خاطره ساختن
builds onTo make a memory
گوشزد کردن
similarTo remind / To ring in one's ear
