A1 Expression Neutral

کمک لازم دارم.

komak lazem dâram.

I need help.

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Meaning

Expressing a requirement for assistance or support.

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Cultural Background

In Iran, people are very hospitable. If you say 'کمک لازم دارم', someone will almost always stop to help you. The phrase is understood perfectly, though the accent might differ slightly. Similar structure, though they might use 'ёрӣ' instead of 'کمک'. Persian speakers in the diaspora use this phrase exactly the same way as in Iran.

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Be direct

Don't be afraid to use this phrase. It is the most natural way to ask for help.

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Taarof

If someone offers help, you might say 'نه، ممنون' (No, thanks) out of Taarof, but if you really need it, just say 'ممنون، کمک لازم دارم'.

Meaning

Expressing a requirement for assistance or support.

💡

Be direct

Don't be afraid to use this phrase. It is the most natural way to ask for help.

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Taarof

If someone offers help, you might say 'نه، ممنون' (No, thanks) out of Taarof, but if you really need it, just say 'ممنون، کمک لازم دارم'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

من در این پروژه __________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: کمک لازم دارم

'کمک لازم دارم' means 'I need help', which fits the sentence.

Which sentence is more formal?

Choose the most formal way to ask for help.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: به کمک نیاز دارم

'به کمک نیاز دارم' uses 'نیاز' which is slightly more formal than 'لازم'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: این کار خیلی سخته. B: __________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: کمک لازم داری؟

Asking 'Do you need help?' is the natural response to someone saying a task is hard.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

3 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

من در این پروژه __________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: کمک لازم دارم

'کمک لازم دارم' means 'I need help', which fits the sentence.

Which sentence is more formal? Choose B1

Choose the most formal way to ask for help.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: به کمک نیاز دارم

'به کمک نیاز دارم' uses 'نیاز' which is slightly more formal than 'لازم'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: این کار خیلی سخته. B: __________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: کمک لازم داری؟

Asking 'Do you need help?' is the natural response to someone saying a task is hard.

🎉 Score: /3

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

No, it is neutral and very common.

Yes, but 'به کمک شما نیاز دارم' is slightly more professional.

Related Phrases

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به کمک نیاز دارم

synonym

I am in need of help

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کمک کن

contrast

Help!

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دست یاری دادن

similar

To lend a helping hand

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مشکل دارم

builds on

I have a problem

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