Meaning
An impressive and notable achievement that stands out from the ordinary.
Cultural Background
Success is often viewed through the lens of 'Aberoo' (social face). A 'movafeghiyat-e cheshmgir' increases the 'Aberoo' of the entire family. The 'Konkur' (University Entrance Exam) is the most common context for this phrase. A high rank is celebrated as a national-level success. In the growing tech scene, this phrase is used in pitch decks to describe user growth or market penetration. When discussing such success, people often add 'Ma-sha-Allah' to avoid the 'Evil Eye' (Cheshm-zakhm).
Use with 'Dast Yaftan'
For maximum formal impact, always pair this phrase with the verb 'دست یافتن' (to reach/achieve).
Don't Overuse
If you call every small win 'cheshmgir', people will think you are being dramatic or insincere.
Meaning
An impressive and notable achievement that stands out from the ordinary.
Use with 'Dast Yaftan'
For maximum formal impact, always pair this phrase with the verb 'دست یافتن' (to reach/achieve).
Don't Overuse
If you call every small win 'cheshmgir', people will think you are being dramatic or insincere.
The Modesty Rule
In Iran, it's better to let *others* call your success 'cheshmgir' than to say it about yourself.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
تیم ملی ایران در مسابقات المپیک به یک _______ دست یافت.
The indefinite 'i' (ی) is usually added when describing 'a' specific success in this context.
Which verb is most commonly used with 'موفقیت چشمگیر' in a formal report?
شرکت ما موفقیت چشمگیری ____.
'Kasb kardan' (to gain/earn) is the standard formal collocation for success.
Match the phrase to the appropriate situation.
In which situation is 'موفقیت چشمگیر' most appropriate?
The phrase is reserved for major, life-changing or world-changing achievements.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
شخص الف: شنیدی مریم در کنکور رتبه اول شده؟ شخص ب: بله، واقعاً _______.
Ranking first in the national entrance exam (Konkur) is the definition of a 'movafeghiyat-e cheshmgir' in Iran.
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Visual Learning Aids
Success Intensity Scale
Practice Bank
4 exercisesتیم ملی ایران در مسابقات المپیک به یک _______ دست یافت.
The indefinite 'i' (ی) is usually added when describing 'a' specific success in this context.
شرکت ما موفقیت چشمگیری ____.
'Kasb kardan' (to gain/earn) is the standard formal collocation for success.
In which situation is 'موفقیت چشمگیر' most appropriate?
The phrase is reserved for major, life-changing or world-changing achievements.
شخص الف: شنیدی مریم در کنکور رتبه اول شده؟ شخص ب: بله، واقعاً _______.
Ranking first in the national entrance exam (Konkur) is the definition of a 'movafeghiyat-e cheshmgir' in Iran.
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Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNot directly. You say 'He has impressive success' (او موفقیت چشمگیری دارد), not 'He is an impressive success'.
Yes, especially for major life updates like graduation or a new job. It sounds proud and professional.
'Bozorg' just means big. 'Cheshmgir' means big AND noticeable/impressive. It's a higher level of praise.
Only sarcastically. 'Your failure was impressive' (شکستت چشمگیر بود) is very biting sarcasm.
Yes, though they might prefer 'muvaffaqiyat-i buzurg' or 'dastovardi chashmras' in Tajikistan.
موفقیتهای چشمگیر (Movafeghiyat-haye cheshmgir).
No, you can have 'تغییرات چشمگیر' (impressive changes) or 'پیشرفت چشمگیر' (impressive progress).
Not at all. It is very modern and used daily in news and business.
موفقیت ناچیز (Insignificant success) or شکست (Failure).
Yes, it is very common in sports journalism for big wins.
Related Phrases
پیروزی قاطع
similarDecisive victory
دستاورد بزرگ
synonymGreat achievement
شکست فاحش
contrastGlaring failure
خوشدرخشیدن
builds onTo shine well
