Meaning
Asking for confirmation or agreement.
Cultural Background
In Tehran, 'Doroste?' is often used with a very fast, clipped pronunciation. It can sometimes sound like 'Doste?'. It's a sign of the fast-paced urban life. In Dari, you are more likely to hear 'Durust ast?' or 'Fahmidi?' (Understood?) instead of the contracted 'Doroste?'. Professors use 'Doroste?' to check if students are following, but students should respond with 'Bale' or 'Sahih ast' to show respect. In the bazaar, 'Doroste?' is a tool for negotiation. It's used to pin down a price or a promise.
The Nod
When you say 'Doroste?', give a slight nod. It makes you look 100% more like a native speaker.
Don't Overdo It
If you say it after every single sentence, you'll sound like a broken record. Use it every 3-4 sentences maximum.
Meaning
Asking for confirmation or agreement.
The Nod
When you say 'Doroste?', give a slight nod. It makes you look 100% more like a native speaker.
Don't Overdo It
If you say it after every single sentence, you'll sound like a broken record. Use it every 3-4 sentences maximum.
Ta'arof Check
If someone says 'Doroste?' while offering you something, they are often checking if you've accepted their polite gesture.
Texting
In texts, you can just write 'درسته؟'. It's a very common way to end a message when making plans.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct informal tag question.
امروز دوشنبه است، _______؟
'درسته' is the standard informal tag for 'right?'.
Which response is most natural to the question: 'ما فردا ساعت ده میریم، درسته؟'
Response options:
Confirming with 'Bale, doroste' is the most natural way to agree.
Complete the dialogue between a tourist and a guide.
Tourist: این مسجد خیلی قدیمیه، _______؟ Guide: بله، حدود چهارصد سال قدمت داره.
In this context, all three options (Doroste, Mage na, Intore) could work, though 'Doroste' is the most common.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Formal vs Informal
Practice Bank
3 exercisesامروز دوشنبه است، _______؟
'درسته' is the standard informal tag for 'right?'.
Response options:
Confirming with 'Bale, doroste' is the most natural way to agree.
Tourist: این مسجد خیلی قدیمیه، _______؟ Guide: بله، حدود چهارصد سال قدمت داره.
In this context, all three options (Doroste, Mage na, Intore) could work, though 'Doroste' is the most common.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it's generally very polite and shows you are engaged. However, in very formal settings, use 'Dorost ast?'.
Yes, but use a respectful tone. It's better to say 'Dorost migam?' (Am I saying it correctly?).
'Doroste' is everyday and conversational. 'Sahih' is formal, academic, or used in religious contexts.
No, as a tag question, 'Doroste?' remains invariant. You don't need to change it to 'Dorostan?'.
The most common answers are 'Are' (Yes), 'Bale' (Yes, polite), or 'Doroste' (That's right).
Sometimes. If someone explains something and you say 'Doroste' (without the question mark), it means 'I understand/That's correct'.
Yes, though the pronunciation varies. In Afghanistan and Tajikistan, the full 'Durust ast' is more common.
In Persian script, the 'he' at the end of a word often represents a short 'e' sound, which is the contracted form of 'is'.
Yes! If you say it with a flat, skeptical tone, it means 'Oh, really? You think so?'.
Somewhat, but 'Doroste?' specifically asks for confirmation, whereas 'You know' is often just a filler.
Related Phrases
مگه نه؟
similarIsn't it? / Right?
صحیحه
synonymIt's correct.
دقیقا
builds onExactly.
راست میگی؟
contrastAre you telling the truth?
