Meaning
Indicates something will happen very soon.
Cultural Background
In Tehran, 'chand daqiqe diger' is often a survival phrase for traffic. If someone says this, they might still be 20 minutes away due to unpredictable road conditions. In Dari, the phrase is very similar, but 'digar' is pronounced more clearly and 'dige' is less common than in Iran. Tajik speakers use 'chand daqiqa-i digar'. The script is Cyrillic: чанд дақиқаи дигар. In formal business, punctuality is increasingly valued. Using 'ta' (until) before the phrase adds a sense of commitment.
The 'Dige' Rule
Always use 'dige' in conversation to sound like a native. 'Digar' sounds like a textbook.
Don't use 'In'
Avoid saying 'Dar chand daqiqe'. It's a common English-speaker mistake.
Meaning
Indicates something will happen very soon.
The 'Dige' Rule
Always use 'dige' in conversation to sound like a native. 'Digar' sounds like a textbook.
Don't use 'In'
Avoid saying 'Dar chand daqiqe'. It's a common English-speaker mistake.
The 15-Minute Buffer
In Iran, 'a few minutes' can often mean 15. Don't get angry; it's just social cushioning!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'a few minutes more'.
فیلم ________ تمام میشود.
Since the movie 'will finish' (future), we use 'digar'.
Which sentence is the most natural spoken version?
I'll be there in a few minutes.
'Dige' is the spoken form of 'digar' and 'dar' is usually omitted.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ناهار کی حاضر میشود؟ B: ________
The question asks 'when will it be ready', so a time estimate is needed.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are 5 minutes away from your meeting.
5 minutes is the perfect duration for 'chand daqiqe'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Formal vs Spoken
Practice Bank
4 exercisesفیلم ________ تمام میشود.
Since the movie 'will finish' (future), we use 'digar'.
I'll be there in a few minutes.
'Dige' is the spoken form of 'digar' and 'dar' is usually omitted.
A: ناهار کی حاضر میشود؟ B: ________
The question asks 'when will it be ready', so a time estimate is needed.
You are 5 minutes away from your meeting.
5 minutes is the perfect duration for 'chand daqiqe'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral. The version with 'digar' is formal/written, while 'dige' is informal/spoken.
No, for hours you would say 'chand saat-e digar'.
It means 'other' or 'more'. In this context, it means 'more from now'.
Just replace 'chand' with 'panj': 'panj daqiqe digar'.
'Ye' (one/a) is often added colloquially to mean 'a few' or 'about'.
Yes, but always as 'digar', never 'dige'.
No, 'again' is 'dobare'.
It can be. It's similar to the French 'r' but further back in the throat.
No, use 'chand daqiqe pish' for the past.
Yes, it's very polite and standard.
Related Phrases
به زودی
synonymSoon
همین الان
contrastRight now
یک لحظه
similarOne moment
چند دقیقه پیش
contrastA few minutes ago
تا چند دقیقه دیگر
builds onWithin a few minutes
