Meaning
An imperative to tell someone to go.
Cultural Background
In Iran, 'Taarof' is key. Even when giving a command like 'go', adding 'lotfan' (please) is almost mandatory to avoid sounding rude. The usage is similar to Iran, but the pronunciation might be slightly softer, often leaning towards 'borid'. Tajik Persian (Tajiki) uses the Cyrillic script, but the grammatical structure of the imperative remains consistent. In the Persian diaspora, the distinction between 'برو' and 'بروید' is sometimes lost among younger generations, but it remains a strong marker of heritage.
The 'id' Rule
Any verb ending in '-id' is polite. Use it to be safe.
Don't be rude
Avoid 'برو' with people you don't know well.
Meaning
An imperative to tell someone to go.
The 'id' Rule
Any verb ending in '-id' is polite. Use it to be safe.
Don't be rude
Avoid 'برو' with people you don't know well.
Test Yourself
Which form is appropriate for a stranger?
How do you tell a stranger to go to the bank?
'بروید' is the formal imperative required for strangers.
Complete the sentence.
لطفاً به کلاس ______.
The sentence starts with 'لطفاً' (please), requiring the formal imperative.
Complete the dialogue.
Tourist: 'Where is the museum?' Local: '______.'
Giving directions to a stranger requires the formal 'بروید'.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesHow do you tell a stranger to go to the bank?
'بروید' is the formal imperative required for strangers.
لطفاً به کلاس ______.
The sentence starts with 'لطفاً' (please), requiring the formal imperative.
Tourist: 'Where is the museum?' Local: '______.'
Giving directions to a stranger requires the formal 'بروید'.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it is also the formal singular form.
Yes, it is the correct form for a boss.
Related Phrases
برو
contrastGo (informal)
تشریف ببرید
specialized formPlease go (honorific)
راه افتادن
similarTo set off
حرکت کردن
similarTo move/depart
