Meaning
To begin an activity or task, especially with enthusiasm.
Cultural Background
In Iranian culture, starting a task with 'Bismillah' (In the name of God) is common. 'Dast be kar shodan' is the secular equivalent of showing you are ready to put in the effort. Classical poets often use the 'hand' as a symbol of power and action. This idiom is a modern reflection of that ancient linguistic preference. In Iranian startups, 'Dast be kar shodan' is used to describe the 'hustle' culture, moving away from traditional slow bureaucracy.
Use it for motivation
If you want to sound like a leader in a group, say 'Biyāid dast be kār shavim!'
Don't use 'kardan'
Remember, it's 'shodan' (to become), not 'kardan' (to do).
Meaning
To begin an activity or task, especially with enthusiasm.
Use it for motivation
If you want to sound like a leader in a group, say 'Biyāid dast be kār shavim!'
Don't use 'kardan'
Remember, it's 'shodan' (to become), not 'kardan' (to do).
The 'Hand' connection
Persian has many idioms with 'dast' (hand). Learning this one opens the door to many others.
Test Yourself
Which verb completes the idiom?
ما برای تمیز کردن باغچه دست به کار _______.
The idiom 'دست به کار شدن' always uses the verb 'shodan'.
In which situation is this phrase appropriate?
You see your friend sitting on the sofa while the kitchen is a mess.
It is used to encourage or describe starting a task.
Fill in the missing word.
بیا دست به ____ شویم.
'Kar' means work, which is the core of this idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: وقت نداریم! B: باشه، الان ____ به کار میشوم.
'Dast' (hand) is the body part used in this idiom.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesما برای تمیز کردن باغچه دست به کار _______.
The idiom 'دست به کار شدن' always uses the verb 'shodan'.
You see your friend sitting on the sofa while the kitchen is a mess.
It is used to encourage or describe starting a task.
بیا دست به ____ شویم.
'Kar' means work, which is the core of this idiom.
A: وقت نداریم! B: باشه، الان ____ به کار میشوم.
'Dast' (hand) is the body part used in this idiom.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes! If you finally start painting or playing guitar after thinking about it, you can say 'Dast be kar shodam.'
It is neutral. You can use it in almost any setting without sounding too stiff or too casual.
It is 'Dast be kar shodam' (I started) or 'Dast be kar shod' (He/She/It started).
No. It requires a human or an organization with intent.
Mostly, but 'Dast be kar shodan' sounds more active and idiomatic.
You can say: 'Faghat nashin, dast be kar sho!'
Related Phrases
آستین بالا زدن
similarTo roll up one's sleeves
شروع کردن
synonymTo start
اقدام کردن
formal equivalentTo take action
دست کشیدن از کار
contrastTo stop working
