Meaning
To commit to memory or to keep something safe.
Cultural Background
Memorizing the Quran is a highly respected achievement. A person who does this is called a 'Hafiz'. The poet Hafez Shirazi is named 'Hafez' because he had memorized the entire Quran by heart. 'Hefz-e Abroo' (preserving honor/face) is a critical concept in Iranian social life, often dictating how people behave in public. Environmental groups in Iran use 'Hefz-e Mohit-e Zist' as their primary slogan to encourage nature preservation.
The 'State' Shortcut
Use 'hefz hastam' instead of 'hefz kardam' if you want to say you already know it by heart right now.
Don't Overuse
Iranians value understanding over rote memorization. Don't say you 'hefz'ed a concept if you actually understood it.
Meaning
To commit to memory or to keep something safe.
The 'State' Shortcut
Use 'hefz hastam' instead of 'hefz kardam' if you want to say you already know it by heart right now.
Don't Overuse
Iranians value understanding over rote memorization. Don't say you 'hefz'ed a concept if you actually understood it.
Poetry is Key
Memorizing just one line of a famous poem will make you very popular in Persian social circles!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'حفظ کردن'.
من باید برای امتحان فردا، این کلمات را ______.
The subject is 'من' (I), so the verb must be 'حفظ کنم'.
Which sentence is correct for 'I know the poem by heart'?
Choose the best option:
'Hefz hastam' describes the state of knowing something by heart.
Match the situation to the use of 'حفظ کردن'.
Situation: You are at a computer and need to remember your password.
'Ramz-e oboor' means password.
Complete the dialogue.
A: آیا شماره تلفن علی را داری؟ B: بله، آن را ______.
Both 'I memorized it' (hefz kardam) and 'I know it by heart' (hefz hastam) work here.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمن باید برای امتحان فردا، این کلمات را ______.
The subject is 'من' (I), so the verb must be 'حفظ کنم'.
Choose the best option:
'Hefz hastam' describes the state of knowing something by heart.
Situation: You are at a computer and need to remember your password.
'Ramz-e oboor' means password.
A: آیا شماره تلفن علی را داری؟ B: بله، آن را ______.
Both 'I memorized it' (hefz kardam) and 'I know it by heart' (hefz hastam) work here.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsNo, it's used for passwords, secrets, and environmental protection too.
'Hefz' is rote memorization; 'yad' is learning with understanding.
No, use 'zakhireh kardan' for computer files.
It's neutral and can be used in any situation.
The opposite is 'faramoosh kardam'.
Related Phrases
به خاطر سپردن
synonymTo commit to memory
از بر کردن
similarTo learn by heart
نگهداری کردن
similarTo maintain/keep
فراموش کردن
contrastTo forget
محافظت کردن
specialized formTo protect/guard
