Meaning
To fix a vehicle that is broken or not working properly.
Cultural Background
Car repair is often a communal activity. If you are fixing your car on the street, neighbors will likely stop by to offer advice or tools. There are specific neighborhoods like 'Chiragh Bargh' that are famous for car parts and repair shops. It's a chaotic, vibrant hub of 'tamir kardan'. In Afghanistan, the word 'moshīn' is also used, but 'motor' is very common for car. So you might hear 'motor tamir kardan'. Tajik Persian uses more Russian loanwords for car parts, but 'tamir kardan' remains the standard for the act of fixing.
Use 'Dorost Kardan'
If you forget 'tamir kardan', just use 'dorost kardan'. It's the Swiss Army knife of Persian verbs for 'fixing' anything.
The 'Ra' Particle
Don't forget to add 'ra' (or -o) after 'mashin' if you are talking about a specific car.
Meaning
To fix a vehicle that is broken or not working properly.
Use 'Dorost Kardan'
If you forget 'tamir kardan', just use 'dorost kardan'. It's the Swiss Army knife of Persian verbs for 'fixing' anything.
The 'Ra' Particle
Don't forget to add 'ra' (or -o) after 'mashin' if you are talking about a specific car.
Mechanic Slang
If you want to sound like a pro, use the word 'ostād' (master) when talking to your mechanic.
Patience is Key
In Iran, car repairs often take longer than promised. It's part of the 'Inshallah' culture!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'tamir kardan'.
من دیروز ماشینم را ________.
The sentence starts with 'diruz' (yesterday), so we need the past tense.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I am fixing the car' in a friendly conversation?
Choose the best option:
Option B uses the informal 'dorost kardan' and the continuous 'daram', which is very natural.
Match the Persian phrase to its English meaning.
Match them:
Basic vocabulary matching.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Formal vs Informal
Practice Bank
3 exercisesمن دیروز ماشینم را ________.
The sentence starts with 'diruz' (yesterday), so we need the past tense.
Choose the best option:
Option B uses the informal 'dorost kardan' and the continuous 'daram', which is very natural.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Basic vocabulary matching.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
14 questionsTechnically yes, but it's much more common to say 'docharkhe dorost kardan'.
It is neutral. It's fine for both a job interview and a chat with a friend.
The word is 'mīkānīk' (مکانیک) or 'ta'mīrkār' (تعمیرکار).
Say: 'Bāyad māshīnam-o ta'mīr konam.'
Persian doesn't use 'repar'. 'Tamir' is the standard word.
Yes, 'kāmpyūter ta'mīr kardan' is correct.
It can mean 'machine' or 'clipper' (for hair), but usually it means car.
Say: 'Māshīn ta'mīr shod.'
Always 'kardan'. 'Sakhtan' means to build from scratch.
It's a repair shop or garage (tamir + gah/place).
Yes, it means 'I gave the car to be repaired' (by someone else).
Say: 'ta'mīr-e mōtōr'.
Yes, but they also use 'avtomobil'.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'kharāb kardan' (to break) is the reverse action.
Related Phrases
پنچرگیری کردن
specialized formTo fix a flat tire
سرویس کردن
similarTo service/maintain a car
صافکاری کردن
specialized formBodywork/dent repair
ماشین را راه انداختن
builds onTo get the car running
