B1 Expression Informal

به خودت نگیر

be khodat nagir

Don't take it personally

Meaning

Advise someone not to be offended or assume something is about them.

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Cultural Background

In Iran, social bonds are tight. This phrase is a way to protect those bonds from minor misunderstandings.

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Tone matters

Say it with a soft, reassuring tone to be effective.

Meaning

Advise someone not to be offended or assume something is about them.

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Tone matters

Say it with a soft, reassuring tone to be effective.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun.

وقتی کسی بهت توهین کرد، ________ نگیر.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: به خودت

The phrase requires the second person reflexive pronoun 'khodet'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun. Fill Blank B1

وقتی کسی بهت توهین کرد، ________ نگیر.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: به خودت

The phrase requires the second person reflexive pronoun 'khodet'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you have a very friendly relationship.

Related Phrases

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به دل نگیر

synonym

Don't take it to heart

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