A1 Expression Neutral

درسته

doroste

That's right / Correct

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'درسته' (doroste) to easily confirm that what someone said is accurate or true.

  • Means: It is correct or that is right.
  • Used in: Confirming facts, agreeing with opinions, or acknowledging information.
  • Don't confuse: Do not use it to mean 'straight' (as in a line), which is 'راست'.
Nodding head + 'درسته' = Instant agreement

Explanation at your level:

Use 'درسته' to say 'that is right' when someone tells you something true.
This is a common way to agree with a statement. It is a contraction of 'درست است' and is used in daily conversations to confirm information.
As an A1-level learner, you will find this phrase indispensable for maintaining flow. It functions as a phatic expression, confirming that the listener has processed the information provided by the speaker.
In upper-intermediate contexts, 'درسته' serves as a pragmatic marker. It is used to acknowledge the validity of a premise before introducing a counter-argument or a nuance, effectively managing the turn-taking in a dialogue.
From a sociolinguistic perspective, 'درسته' represents the shift from formal written Persian to the colloquial Tehrani dialect. Its usage frequency in discourse analysis highlights the speaker's alignment with the interlocutor's epistemic stance.
The usage of 'درسته' encapsulates the intersection of morphology and pragmatics. It functions as an affirmative modal particle, where the contraction of the copula 'است' into the enclitic '-ه' signals a shift toward a more intimate, consultative register, essential for native-level fluency.

Meaning

Confirming that something is accurate or true.

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Cultural Background

Used constantly in social gatherings to show you are listening.

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Use it often

It's the easiest way to sound like a native.

Meaning

Confirming that something is accurate or true.

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Use it often

It's the easiest way to sound like a native.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

وقتی کسی حرف درستی می‌زنه، می‌گیم: ____

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: درسته

It means 'that's right'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it's very versatile.

Related Phrases

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دقیقاً

synonym

Exactly

Where to Use It

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Confirming a time

A: ساعت هشت می‌بینمت؟

B: درسته.

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'The Rest' is correct. 'Dorost-e' sounds like 'The rest is correct'.

Visual Association

Imagine a teacher putting a big red checkmark on a paper and saying 'Doroste!'

Rhyme

It's not a test, it's just doroste!

Story

Ali is taking a math test. He finishes the last problem. He looks at his friend and asks, 'Is this right?' His friend nods and says, 'آره، درسته!' Ali smiles, knowing he got it right.

Word Web

درستصحیحآرهبلهدقیقاًدرست است

Challenge

For one day, every time you agree with someone in your head, say 'درسته' out loud.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Es correcto

Persian uses a contraction '-ه' which is more common than the full form.

French high

C'est vrai

French uses 'vrai' (true) while Persian uses 'dorost' (correct).

German high

Das stimmt

German uses the verb 'stimmen' (to be correct).

Japanese moderate

その通りです (Sono toori desu)

Japanese is more formal and context-dependent.

Arabic high

صحيح (Sahih)

Persian 'درسته' is more colloquial.

Chinese high

对 (Duì)

Chinese is monosyllabic.

Korean high

맞아요 (Majayo)

Korean has specific honorific endings.

Portuguese high

Está certo

Portuguese uses 'estar' for temporary states.

Easily Confused

درسته vs راست

Sounds like 'درست' but means 'straight' or 'right side'.

Remember 'درست' is for correctness.

FAQ (1)

Yes, it's very versatile.

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