Meaning
Referring to the forward part or position.
Cultural Background
When entering a room or an elevator, Iranians will often say 'Befarmāyid jolo' (Please go ahead/front) to show respect to others. In Iranian taxis, the 'jolo' seat is often prized for having more legroom and a better view, and is usually offered to the most senior person. Traditional Persian houses often have a 'jolo-khān', an open space or vestibule in front of the main entrance.
The Taxi Rule
If you are alone in a taxi, always sit 'jolo' unless you want to be very formal or the seat is taken.
Ezāfe is Key
Never say 'jolo bank'. It must be 'jolo-ye bank'. The 'ye' sound is the glue.
Meaning
Referring to the forward part or position.
The Taxi Rule
If you are alone in a taxi, always sit 'jolo' unless you want to be very formal or the seat is taken.
Ezāfe is Key
Never say 'jolo bank'. It must be 'jolo-ye bank'. The 'ye' sound is the glue.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'jolo'.
من ______ رستوران هستم.
Because 'resturān' (restaurant) follows, you need the ezāfe (-ye).
Which sentence means 'My watch is fast'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Jolo' is used to describe a clock that is ahead of time.
Match the Persian to the English.
Match the following:
Basic spatial vocabulary matching.
Complete the taxi dialogue.
Passenger: کجا بشینم؟ Driver: بفرمایید صندلی ______.
The front seat is the standard place for a single passenger in this context.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمن ______ رستوران هستم.
Because 'resturān' (restaurant) follows, you need the ezāfe (-ye).
Choose the correct sentence:
'Jolo' is used to describe a clock that is ahead of time.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Basic spatial vocabulary matching.
Passenger: کجا بشینم؟ Driver: بفرمایید صندلی ______.
The front seat is the standard place for a single passenger in this context.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsOnly in the sense of 'moving forward'. For the actual noun 'future', use 'āyandeh'.
Yes, it is neutral. However, in very formal writing, you might see 'pish-ru'.
Related Phrases
عقب
contrastBack / Behind
روبرو
similarOpposite / Face-to-face
پیش
similarAhead / Before
