Meaning
To peruse a periodical publication.
Cultural Background
Newspaper kiosks (Dakeh) are cultural landmarks. You'll often see people standing around them 'مجله خواندن' for free before deciding to buy one. Reading specific literary magazines like 'Bukhara' is a sign of being part of the 'Roshan-fekr' (intellectual) class. For Iranians abroad, reading Persian magazines is a way to maintain a connection to their language and culture. There is a growing trend of 'Zines' and independent art magazines in Iran, which has revitalized 'مجله خواندن' among Gen Z.
Silent 'V'
Remember that the 'و' in 'خواندن' is silent. Don't pronounce it as 'khavandan'!
Kiosk Etiquette
It's perfectly normal to stand at a kiosk and read for a few minutes without buying. It's part of the street culture.
Meaning
To peruse a periodical publication.
Silent 'V'
Remember that the 'و' in 'خواندن' is silent. Don't pronounce it as 'khavandan'!
Kiosk Etiquette
It's perfectly normal to stand at a kiosk and read for a few minutes without buying. It's part of the street culture.
Colloquial Pronunciation
In Tehran, 'Khandan' becomes 'Khundan'. Use this to sound more like a native.
Don't use 'Ra'
When talking about the habit of reading magazines, avoid saying 'Majalle RA khandan'. Just 'Majalle khandan' is more natural.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to read' (present habitual).
من هر شب قبل از خواب _________ میخوانم.
The context of 'reading' and the common habit fits 'مجله' (magazine) best here.
Which sentence correctly describes a current action?
Which one is correct?
The present continuous in Persian uses 'dāram' + 'mi-' + verb stem.
Match the Persian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are all related to the core activity.
Complete the dialogue.
سارا: چرا انقدر دیر کردی؟ علی: ببخشید، در ایستگاه _________ بودم و زمان را فراموش کردم.
'در حال ... بودن' means 'to be in the middle of doing something'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Reading Types
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمن هر شب قبل از خواب _________ میخوانم.
The context of 'reading' and the common habit fits 'مجله' (magazine) best here.
Which one is correct?
The present continuous in Persian uses 'dāram' + 'mi-' + verb stem.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are all related to the core activity.
سارا: چرا انقدر دیر کردی؟ علی: ببخشید، در ایستگاه _________ بودم و زمان را فراموش کردم.
'در حال ... بودن' means 'to be in the middle of doing something'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsPersian does not have grammatical gender, so it's neutral!
Yes, you can say 'مجله آنلاین خواندن' or just 'مجله خواندن'.
The formal plural is 'مجلات' (majalāt), but in conversation, people often say 'مجلهها' (majalle-hā).
Use 'دارم مجله میخوانم' (Dāram majalle mikhānam).
It's 'Majalle' with a double 'l' sound (tashdid).
'Khandan' is general/casual, 'Motale'e' is formal/academic.
Yes: 'مجله خواندن خوب است' (Reading magazines is good).
Yes, though digital is growing, print magazines are still popular in cafes and kiosks.
'Bukhara', 'Film', and 'Donya-ye Tasvir' are very famous.
Say 'من مجله خواندن را دوست دارم'.
Yes, in modern Persian it is always silent.
Usually, 'کمیک' (comic) or 'مجله مصور' is used for that.
Related Phrases
روزنامه خواندن
similarReading a newspaper
کتاب خواندن
similarReading a book
ورق زدن
specialized formTo flip through pages
اشتراک مجله
builds onMagazine subscription
سردبیر مجله
specialized formMagazine editor
