Meaning
A timetable with many activities and little free time.
Cultural Background
In Tehran, traffic is a major factor in creating a 'barname-ye feshorde'. People often group all their errands in one district to avoid crossing the city twice. During the weeks leading up to the 'Konkur' (National University Entrance Exam), students live by extremely 'feshorde' schedules, often detailed down to 15-minute increments. Using this phrase in a business meeting shows that you value your time and are a serious professional. It is a common way to signal that a meeting needs to stay on track. If you are a guest in an Iranian home and need to leave early, blaming a 'barname-ye feshorde' for the next day is a socially acceptable way to depart without offending the host.
Use it for excuses
If you are late to a Zoom call, saying 'Bebakhshid, barname-m feshorde bood' sounds much more professional than 'I forgot'.
Don't forget the Ezafe
Without the 'ye' sound between the words, it sounds like two random words instead of a phrase.
Meaning
A timetable with many activities and little free time.
Use it for excuses
If you are late to a Zoom call, saying 'Bebakhshid, barname-m feshorde bood' sounds much more professional than 'I forgot'.
Don't forget the Ezafe
Without the 'ye' sound between the words, it sounds like two random words instead of a phrase.
Ta'arof and Busyness
Even if you aren't that busy, using this phrase can help you maintain a 'hardworking' image in Iranian social circles.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
من برای کنکور یک _________ دارم و هر روز ۱۰ ساعت درس میخوانم.
Studying 10 hours a day for a big exam is the definition of a 'barname-ye feshorde'.
Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.
Which situation best fits 'برنامه فشرده'?
Many tasks in a short time equals a packed schedule.
Complete the dialogue.
سارا: چرا به کلاس ورزش نیامدی؟ علی: ببخشید، این هفته _________.
In Persian, you 'have' (dashtan) a schedule.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Where to use 'Barname-ye Feshorde'
Travel
- • Sightseeing
- • Flights
- • Tours
Work
- • Meetings
- • Deadlines
- • Reports
Study
- • Exams
- • Courses
- • Homework
Practice Bank
3 exercisesمن برای کنکور یک _________ دارم و هر روز ۱۰ ساعت درس میخوانم.
Studying 10 hours a day for a big exam is the definition of a 'barname-ye feshorde'.
Which situation best fits 'برنامه فشرده'?
Many tasks in a short time equals a packed schedule.
سارا: چرا به کلاس ورزش نیامدی؟ علی: ببخشید، این هفته _________.
In Persian, you 'have' (dashtan) a schedule.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsUsually no. It refers to a whole day or a period of time with multiple events.
Yes, it is very appropriate for professional settings.
The opposite is 'sabok' (light) or 'khalvat' (empty/quiet).
Yes, especially when describing classes or training (dore-ye feshorde).
Yes, like 'compressed air' (havaye feshorde) or 'compact files'.
Related Phrases
سرم شلوغه
similarI'm busy
وقت ندارم
similarI don't have time
دوره فشرده
specialized formIntensive course
برنامه سبک
contrastLight schedule
