Meaning
To an extent that is hard to believe, often positively.
Cultural Background
In Iranian culture, using extreme intensifiers is a sign of warmth and engagement in conversation. If you use 'khayli' (very) too much, you might seem indifferent. In Dari, the phrase is also used but sometimes 'به رقم باورنکردنی' (be raqam-e...) is heard in Kabul, using 'raqam' (number/sort) instead of 'tarz'. Tajik Persian often uses 'ба таври боварнаکردنی' (ba tavri bāvarnakardani), where 'tavr' is the preferred word for 'manner'. Classical poets used 'bāvar' to discuss faith and truth. Modern writers use 'be tarzi bāvarnakardani' to bridge the gap between classical depth and modern descriptive needs.
The 'i' is Key
Always remember the 'i' after 'tarz'. It's the grammatical glue that makes the phrase work.
Don't Overuse
If everything is 'unbelievable,' then nothing is. Save it for things that truly shock you.
Meaning
To an extent that is hard to believe, often positively.
The 'i' is Key
Always remember the 'i' after 'tarz'. It's the grammatical glue that makes the phrase work.
Don't Overuse
If everything is 'unbelievable,' then nothing is. Save it for things that truly shock you.
Complimenting
Using this phrase when someone cooks for you is a guaranteed way to make them smile.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.
این فیلم به _______ باورنکردنی زیبا بود.
The 'i' suffix is required to link 'tarz' to the adjective 'bāvarnakardani'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The food is unbelievably salty'?
کدام جمله درست است؟
Option A uses the full, grammatically correct adverbial phrase.
Match the Persian phrase with its English meaning.
وصل کنید:
Matching the intensifier with common adjectives.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
الف: چرا اینقدر تعجب کردی؟ ب: چون او به _______ توانست برنده شود!
The context of 'surprise' (ta'ajob) makes 'unbelievably' the best fit.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesاین فیلم به _______ باورنکردنی زیبا بود.
The 'i' suffix is required to link 'tarz' to the adjective 'bāvarnakardani'.
کدام جمله درست است؟
Option A uses the full, grammatically correct adverbial phrase.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Matching the intensifier with common adjectives.
الف: چرا اینقدر تعجب کردی؟ ب: چون او به _______ توانست برنده شود!
The context of 'surprise' (ta'ajob) makes 'unbelievably' the best fit.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes! It is very common to say something is 'unbelievably bad' or 'unbelievably expensive.'
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a news report or a business meeting.
There is almost no difference. 'Tarz' refers to manner, 'Shekl' refers to shape/form. They are interchangeable here.
Yes, as an adjective. 'In dāstān bāvarnakardani ast' (This story is unbelievable).
It is usually written as one word: باورنکردنی. Some people might put a half-space (z-v-n-j) after 'na'.
Extremely. You will hear it multiple times a day in any Iranian city.
It can be part of Ta'arof, but it's also used for genuine expression of shock.
Usually, it modifies adjectives. To modify a verb, you'd say 'He ran unbelievably' (او به طرزی باورنکردنی دوید).
Not really. You could just use 'khayli' (very), but you lose the 'unbelievable' nuance.
It's considered B2 because it involves a complex adverbial construction and nuanced emphasis.
Related Phrases
به شدت
similarSeverely / Intensely
فوقالعاده
synonymExtraordinary / Superbly
واقعاً
similarReally / Truly
حیرتآور
specialized formAstonishing
