Meaning
A recently acquired automobile.
Cultural Background
Buying a new car is often celebrated with 'Esfand' (burning wild rue) to ward off the 'Evil Eye' (Cheshm-e Nazar). In Tehran, the type of 'mashin-e jadid' you drive is a significant indicator of social class, especially in Northern vs. Southern districts. Iranians use the word 'Sefr' (Zero) to describe a brand new car, referring to the odometer reading.
The 'Zero' Trick
If you want to sound like a local, call a brand new car 'Mashin-e Sefr' (Zero Car).
Don't forget the Ezafe
Saying 'Mashin Jadid' without the 'e' sound makes you sound like a robot or a very early beginner.
Meaning
A recently acquired automobile.
The 'Zero' Trick
If you want to sound like a local, call a brand new car 'Mashin-e Sefr' (Zero Car).
Don't forget the Ezafe
Saying 'Mashin Jadid' without the 'e' sound makes you sound like a robot or a very early beginner.
The 'Mobarak' Rule
In Iran, if someone buys something new, you MUST say 'Mobarak' (Congratulations/Blessed). It's rude not to!
Test Yourself
Add the correct Ezafe sound to connect the words.
ماشین... جدید (māšīn... jadīd)
The Ezafe '-e' is used to connect a noun to its adjective.
Which sentence means 'I have a new car'?
Choose the correct Persian translation:
Subject + Object + Verb is the standard Persian word order.
Match the Persian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
All these follow the Ezafe construction pattern.
Complete the response to: 'ماشین جدید مبارک!'
Saman: ماشین جدید مبارک! Reza: _________.
When someone congratulates you, the standard response is 'Thank you very much'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesماشین... جدید (māšīn... jadīd)
The Ezafe '-e' is used to connect a noun to its adjective.
Choose the correct Persian translation:
Subject + Object + Verb is the standard Persian word order.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
All these follow the Ezafe construction pattern.
Saman: ماشین جدید مبارک! Reza: _________.
When someone congratulates you, the standard response is 'Thank you very much'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, but 'Khodro' is formal (like 'vehicle'). In daily speech, 99% of people say 'Mashin'.
No, for a 'new person' (like a new student), we usually use 'taze-vared' or just 'jadid' in specific contexts, but it's mostly for objects.
You can say: 'Az mashin-e jadidet khosham miyad.'
Related Phrases
ماشین دست دوم
contrastSecond-hand car
خودروی لوکس
specialized formLuxury vehicle
گواهینامه رانندگی
similarDriver's license
نمایشگاه ماشین
builds onCar showroom
