Meaning
Used to inquire about the duration required for a task, journey, or process.
Cultural Background
Time is often perceived as flexible. An answer like '5 minutes' might actually mean 'I'm starting now'. This is part of social etiquette to avoid sounding harsh. In the capital, traffic is the primary factor for 'vaqt bordan'. People always calculate duration based on traffic hours, not just distance. In Dari, 'چقدر وقت میگیره؟' (Cheqadr vaqt migira?) is more common than 'mibarad', though both are understood. Tajik speakers might use 'چقدر وقت میکشد؟' (Cheqadr vaqt mikashad?) or 'چقدر زمان میگیرد؟'.
Use 'Mibare'
If you want to sound like a local, always use the 'e' ending instead of 'ad' in spoken Persian.
Don't say 'How many time'
Persian uses 'Cheqadr' (How much), not 'Chand' (How many) for time duration.
Meaning
Used to inquire about the duration required for a task, journey, or process.
Use 'Mibare'
If you want to sound like a local, always use the 'e' ending instead of 'ad' in spoken Persian.
Don't say 'How many time'
Persian uses 'Cheqadr' (How much), not 'Chand' (How many) for time duration.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'bordan'.
این کار معمولاً دو ساعت وقت ______.
The subject is 'این کار' (this work), which is third-person singular. 'Mibarad' is the present habitual form.
Which phrase is the most natural way to ask how long a flight is?
پرواز تهران به شیراز...
Option B is the standard way to ask for duration.
Choose the best response for the passenger.
مسافر: تا هتل چقدر وقت میبره؟ راننده: با این ترافیک سنگین، ______.
The driver confirms that it will take a long time due to traffic.
Match the question to the situation.
Asking a friend how long their homework took.
Using the past tense 'bord' is appropriate for a completed task.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesاین کار معمولاً دو ساعت وقت ______.
The subject is 'این کار' (this work), which is third-person singular. 'Mibarad' is the present habitual form.
پرواز تهران به شیراز...
Option B is the standard way to ask for duration.
مسافر: تا هتل چقدر وقت میبره؟ راننده: با این ترافیک سنگین، ______.
The driver confirms that it will take a long time due to traffic.
Asking a friend how long their homework took.
Using the past tense 'bord' is appropriate for a completed task.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsYes, 'zaman' is more formal and technical, while 'vaqt' is more common in daily conversation.
In Tehran, 'Cheqadr tul mikoshe' is arguably more common for general events, but 'Cheqadr vaqt mibare' is standard for tasks.
Use the past tense: 'Cheqadr vaqt bord?'.
Use 'Cheqadr vaqt khahad bord?'.
Not at all. It is a standard, necessary question for planning.
Related Phrases
طول کشیدن
synonymTo last / To take time
زمانبر بودن
specialized formTo be time-consuming
وقتگیر
similarTime-consuming / Tedious
به طول انجامیدن
specialized formTo last / To extend
