Meaning
To put on clothes.
Cultural Background
Iranians place high value on 'Aaberu' (face/reputation). Dressing well in public is a way to maintain one's Aaberu and show that one comes from a 'good family'. In Tehran, fashion is a form of subtle rebellion and self-expression. The way young people 'lebas mipushand' often pushes the boundaries of official dress codes. In regions like Kurdistan or Lorestan, 'lebas pushidan' involves vibrant, multi-layered traditional costumes that signify tribal identity. When entering a mosque, 'lebas pushidan' must be 'ba-hejab' (modest). Men should avoid shorts, and women must wear a chador or loose clothing.
The 'Tan' Shortcut
If you forget 'pushidan', you can often use 'tan kardan' in informal speech.
Accessory Alert
Don't use this for glasses, watches, or jewelry!
Meaning
To put on clothes.
The 'Tan' Shortcut
If you forget 'pushidan', you can often use 'tan kardan' in informal speech.
Accessory Alert
Don't use this for glasses, watches, or jewelry!
Adverb Placement
Always put the adverb (like 'shik') right before 'lebas' or right before the verb.
Complimenting
If you like someone's clothes, say 'Che lebase ghashangi!' (What a beautiful outfit!)
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'pushidan'.
من هر روز صبح لباس ______.
The subject is 'Man' (I), so the verb must end in '-am'.
Which sentence is correct for 'Put on your coat'?
Choose the correct imperative:
The imperative (command) form uses the 'be-' prefix.
Match the item with the correct verb.
Match items to verbs:
These are the standard collocations for accessories and clothing.
Complete the dialogue.
A: چرا لباس گرم نمیخوری؟ B: چون ______.
The question asks why you aren't wearing warm clothes; 'I'm not cold' is the logical answer.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
What to 'Pushidan' vs. What to 'Zadan'
پوشیدن (Pushidan)
- • پیراهن (Shirt)
- • شلوار (Pants)
- • جوراب (Socks)
زدن (Zadan)
- • عینک (Glasses)
- • عطر (Perfume)
- • رژ لب (Lipstick)
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمن هر روز صبح لباس ______.
The subject is 'Man' (I), so the verb must end in '-am'.
Choose the correct imperative:
The imperative (command) form uses the 'be-' prefix.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the standard collocations for accessories and clothing.
A: چرا لباس گرم نمیخوری؟ B: چون ______.
The question asks why you aren't wearing warm clothes; 'I'm not cold' is the logical answer.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsYes, 'kafsh pushidan' is correct, though 'kafsh pa kardan' is more common in speech.
It is technically singular but used as a collective noun for 'clothes'. You can also say 'lebas-ha' for specific items.
Use 'lebas tan-am ast' or 'lebas pushideh-am'.
'Lebas' is everyday clothes; 'pooshak' is a more formal term for 'apparel' or 'garments'.
It's better to use 'kolah sar kardan'.
Related Phrases
لباس درآوردن
contrastTo take off clothes
تیپ زدن
similarTo dress up / To look cool
پرو کردن
specialized formTo try on clothes
تعویض لباس
similarChanging clothes
