A1 Expression Neutral

غلط است

Ghalat ast.

It is wrong

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Meaning

Stating that something is incorrect or erroneous.

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Cultural Background

Teachers use 'غلط' frequently to correct students. It is not seen as an insult but as a necessary correction. In social settings, Persians prefer 'اشتباه' (mistake) over 'غلط' (wrong) to be polite.

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Use the colloquial form

In daily life, say 'غلطه' instead of 'غلط است'.

Meaning

Stating that something is incorrect or erroneous.

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Use the colloquial form

In daily life, say 'غلطه' instead of 'غلط است'.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is correct?

Select the correct usage of 'غلط است'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: این کتاب غلط است.

'غلط است' describes an object, not a person.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Select the correct usage of 'غلط است'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: این کتاب غلط است.

'غلط است' describes an object, not a person.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is for facts and objects.

Related Phrases

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اشتباه است

synonym

It is a mistake

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