B2 Expression Formal

در وهله اول

dar vahleye aval

First and foremost

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'dar vahle-ye avval' to signal that you are addressing the most important or initial point in a sequence.

  • Means: In the first instance or primarily.
  • Used in: Formal meetings, academic writing, or structured arguments.
  • Don't confuse: It is not used for physical location, only for logical sequence.
Clock icon + Number 1 + Speech bubble = Logical priority

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means 'first'. You use it to start a list of ideas.
Use this when you want to say something is the most important thing to do first. It is formal.
This is a useful connector for formal writing. It helps you organize your thoughts by highlighting the primary point before moving to secondary ones.
This expression is a staple in professional and academic Persian. It functions as a discourse marker that signals to the listener that a structured argument is about to follow, emphasizing the priority of the initial statement.
As a formal discourse marker, 'dar vahle-ye avval' serves to establish a hierarchy of information. It is frequently employed in rhetorical contexts to frame the primary thesis or the most critical constraint in a complex decision-making process.
From a cognitive linguistics perspective, this phrase acts as a temporal and logical anchor. It forces the interlocutor to process the subsequent proposition as the foundational element of a larger conceptual framework, thereby minimizing cognitive load in complex argumentative structures.

Meaning

Emphasizes the primary importance or sequence of an action or thought.

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Cultural Background

Used heavily in thesis defenses.

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Comma usage

Always put a comma after the phrase in writing.

Meaning

Emphasizes the primary importance or sequence of an action or thought.

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Comma usage

Always put a comma after the phrase in writing.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

______, باید بودجه را بررسی کنیم.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: در وهله اول

It sets the priority for the sentence.

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Visual Learning Aids

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if it's a formal work text.

Related Phrases

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در درجه اول

synonym

In the first degree

Where to Use It

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Business Meeting

Manager: در وهله اول، باید اهداف سال جدید را مشخص کنیم.

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Vahle' as a 'Valet' parking your first car—he's the first one you deal with.

Visual Association

Imagine a staircase where the first step is labeled 'Vahle'. You must stand on it before you can climb higher.

Story

A manager stands before his team. He says, 'In the first stage, we need a plan.' He points to the floor, 'This is our first stage, our Vahle.' The team nods, knowing the priority is set.

Word Web

اولمرحلهاولویتنخستابتدادرجه

Challenge

Write three sentences about your daily routine using this phrase for the most important task.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

En primer lugar

Spanish uses 'lugar' (place) while Persian uses 'vahle' (stage).

French high

En premier lieu

None, usage is almost identical.

German high

In erster Linie

German uses 'line' while Persian uses 'stage'.

Japanese high

まず第一に

Japanese uses a specific counter for order.

Arabic high

في المقام الأول

Arabic is the source language.

Chinese moderate

首先

Persian is a multi-word phrase.

Korean moderate

우선

Persian is a phrase.

Portuguese high

Em primeiro lugar

None.

Easily Confused

در وهله اول vs اول از همه

Learners use this as a synonym.

Use 'avval az hame' for casual, 'dar vahle-ye avval' for formal.

FAQ (1)

Only if it's a formal work text.

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