Meaning
A polite request for someone to focus or be careful.
Cultural Background
In Iran, teachers often use this to regain control of a noisy classroom. Similar usage in formal Dari, though sometimes 'توجه' is preferred over 'دقت'. Used in formal Tajik, though the script is Cyrillic.
Use the plural
Always use 'کنید' instead of 'کن' to sound professional.
Taarof
Adding 'لطفاً' is a small but vital part of Persian politeness.
Meaning
A polite request for someone to focus or be careful.
Use the plural
Always use 'کنید' instead of 'کن' to sound professional.
Taarof
Adding 'لطفاً' is a small but vital part of Persian politeness.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
لطفاً به این نکته ______.
Use the formal plural imperative for polite requests.
Which is more formal?
Choose the most formal option.
Adding 'لطفاً' and using the plural 'کنید' is the most formal.
Match the phrase to its context.
Match: 'لطفاً دقت کنید' to the correct situation.
This is a formal phrase used in professional or educational settings.
Complete the dialogue.
Speaker A: 'The instructions are complex.' Speaker B: '______.'
This is the most logical response to complex instructions.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesلطفاً به این نکته ______.
Use the formal plural imperative for polite requests.
Choose the most formal option.
Adding 'لطفاً' and using the plural 'کنید' is the most formal.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
This is a formal phrase used in professional or educational settings.
Speaker A: 'The instructions are complex.' Speaker B: '______.'
This is the most logical response to complex instructions.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is perfectly professional.
No, it is very polite.
Use 'دقت کن'.
Only in the sense of 'be precise'.
No, use 'مراقب باشید'.
Yes, in formal letters.
Related Phrases
توجه کنید
synonymPay attention
مراقب باشید
contrastBe careful
گوش کنید
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