Meaning
The online environment or cyberspace.
Cultural Background
The 'Dual Life' concept: Iranians often distinguish between their public, regulated life and their free, 'virtual' life in Fazā-ye Majāzi. In Dari Persian, the term is also used, but 'Internet' is more common in daily speech due to different levels of digital infrastructure. Tajik speakers might use 'Fazoi Majozī' (Cyrillic: Фазои маҷозӣ), though Russian loanwords for tech are also very prevalent. For Iranians living abroad, Fazā-ye Majāzi is the primary way to maintain a connection to their homeland's culture and politics.
Sound like a native
Use 'Fazā-ye Majāzi' when you want to sound serious or academic about the internet.
Avoid over-technicality
Don't use this phrase if you just want to ask for the Wi-Fi password.
Meaning
The online environment or cyberspace.
Sound like a native
Use 'Fazā-ye Majāzi' when you want to sound serious or academic about the internet.
Avoid over-technicality
Don't use this phrase if you just want to ask for the Wi-Fi password.
The 'Majāz' slang
In very casual talk, you can just say 'Majāz' to refer to the online world.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
امروزه بسیاری از مردم اخبار را در ________ دنبال میکنند.
The context of 'following news' as a social habit perfectly fits 'Fazā-ye Majāzi'.
Which sentence is more natural for a news headline?
A: پلیس درباره کلاهبرداری در فضای مجازی هشدار داد. B: پلیس درباره کلاهبرداری در سیمکارت هشدار داد.
News headlines regarding online scams always use 'Fazā-ye Majāzi'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When a mother tells her son he is using his phone too much, she says:
This is the standard way to complain about excessive screen time.
Complete the dialogue.
علی: چرا اینقدر ناراحتی؟ سارا: یک نفر در ________ به من توهین کرده است.
Insults or bullying online are described as happening in 'Fazā-ye Majāzi'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Haqiqi vs. Majāzi
Practice Bank
4 exercisesامروزه بسیاری از مردم اخبار را در ________ دنبال میکنند.
The context of 'following news' as a social habit perfectly fits 'Fazā-ye Majāzi'.
A: پلیس درباره کلاهبرداری در فضای مجازی هشدار داد. B: پلیس درباره کلاهبرداری در سیمکارت هشدار داد.
News headlines regarding online scams always use 'Fazā-ye Majāzi'.
When a mother tells her son he is using his phone too much, she says:
This is the standard way to complain about excessive screen time.
علی: چرا اینقدر ناراحتی؟ سارا: یک نفر در ________ به من توهین کرده است.
Insults or bullying online are described as happening in 'Fazā-ye Majāzi'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsTechnically yes, but 'Internet' is the tool, while 'Fazā-ye Majāzi' is the social environment.
No, for VR use 'Vāghe'iyat-e Majāzi'.
It is neutral to formal. It's used in news but also in daily life.
You can say 'Online' (آنلاین) or 'dar Fazā-ye Majāzi'.
Because of the cultural distinction between their public and private (online) lives.
Yes, 'Digital Marketing' is often called 'Marketing in Fazā-ye Majāzi'.
The opposite is 'Fazā-ye Haqiqi' (Real/Physical Space).
No, that would be confusing. It's strictly for digital/metaphorical contexts.
Yes, in Afghanistan and Tajikistan, though with slight local variations.
Sometimes. Older generations might use it to imply that something isn't 'real' or is a waste of time.
Related Phrases
دنیای واقعی
contrastThe real world
جرایم رایانهای
specialized formComputer crimes
سواد رسانهای
builds onMedia literacy
فیلترینگ
similarInternet censorship
