Meaning
To focus one's mind or efforts carefully on something.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'deghat' is central to Persian miniatures and carpet weaving. A master is judged by their 'deghat' in executing tiny details. Teachers in Iran frequently use 'deghat konid' to maintain discipline and focus. It is one of the first phrases an Iranian child learns in school. Being 'ba-deghat' (attentive) to a guest's comfort without them speaking is a sign of high social intelligence in Iran. Classical poets like Hafez and Rumi often speak of 'deghat' in the sense of looking past the surface of things to see the spiritual truth.
Use with 'Be'
Always remember the preposition 'be'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete to a native speaker.
Don't say 'Pay'
Never use the verb 'pardakhtan' (to pay) with 'deghat'. It's always 'kardan'.
Meaning
To focus one's mind or efforts carefully on something.
Use with 'Be'
Always remember the preposition 'be'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete to a native speaker.
Don't say 'Pay'
Never use the verb 'pardakhtan' (to pay) with 'deghat'. It's always 'kardan'.
Complimenting work
If you want to praise someone's work, say 'Che deghati!' (What precision!). It's a high compliment for craftsmen and students.
Adverbial use
Use 'ba deghat' (with precision) to turn any verb into a careful action. 'Ba deghat bekhan' (Read carefully).
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
لطفاً ... این تصویر دقت کنید.
The verb 'deghat kardan' always takes the preposition 'be' for its object.
Which sentence means 'Drive carefully'?
کدام جمله درست است؟
'Ba deghat' is the adverbial form meaning 'carefully'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb.
علی: چرا اشتباه کردی؟ سارا: ببخشید، زیاد ... (I didn't pay attention).
The past tense 'deghat nakardam' is needed to explain a past mistake.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'دقت کن!' to the best situation:
'Deghat kon!' is used as a warning to be careful.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Deghat vs Tavajoh
Practice Bank
4 exercisesلطفاً ... این تصویر دقت کنید.
The verb 'deghat kardan' always takes the preposition 'be' for its object.
کدام جمله درست است؟
'Ba deghat' is the adverbial form meaning 'carefully'.
علی: چرا اشتباه کردی؟ سارا: ببخشید، زیاد ... (I didn't pay attention).
The past tense 'deghat nakardam' is needed to explain a past mistake.
Match 'دقت کن!' to the best situation:
'Deghat kon!' is used as a warning to be careful.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, but it's also perfectly fine in a business meeting or a book.
'Deghat' is about precision and details. 'Tavajoh' is about general attention or noticing someone.
Yes, 'be u deghat kon' means 'watch him closely' (to see what he does).
The word is 'bi-deghat' (without precision).
In slang, people often just say 'bebin' (look) or 'havaset bashe' (be alert).
Yes, 'Deghat-e shoma ghabl-e tahsin ast' (Your precision is admirable).
Yes, in contexts like driving or using a knife, it means 'be careful'.
'Ba bi-deghati' or simply 'bi-deghat'.
Not really. Use 'tavajoh' for giving someone romantic attention.
'Daram deghat mikonam' or 'Daram tamarkoz mikonam'.
Related Phrases
توجه کردن
synonymTo pay attention / To notice
تمرکز کردن
similarTo focus / concentrate
مواظب بودن
similarTo be careful / To watch out
باریکبینی
specialized formMeticulousness / Hair-splitting
بیدقتی
contrastCarelessness
دقت نظر
specialized formPrecision of vision / Insight
