Meaning
Indicates going straight ahead.
Cultural Background
In shared taxis, 'Mostaghim' is a destination in itself. It means you are staying on the main artery of the city. The phrase 'Sirat al-Mustaqim' is recited daily in prayers, meaning the path of those whom God has blessed. While 'Taarof' (polite ritual) is common, being 'Mostaghim' in speech can sometimes be seen as rude or refreshingly honest depending on the city (e.g., people from Isfahan vs. Tehran).
Taxi Command
When in a taxi, say 'Mostaghim' with a rising intonation to ask if they are going that way, and a falling intonation to tell them to keep going.
Don't say 'Rast'
If you say 'Rast', the driver will turn right at the next junction!
Meaning
Indicates going straight ahead.
Taxi Command
When in a taxi, say 'Mostaghim' with a rising intonation to ask if they are going that way, and a falling intonation to tell them to keep going.
Don't say 'Rast'
If you say 'Rast', the driver will turn right at the next junction!
Test Yourself
How do you tell a taxi driver to keep going straight?
آقا، لطفاً ... بروید.
'Mostaghim' is the word for straight.
Complete the sentence: 'The flight is direct.'
پرواز ... است.
Mostaghim describes a direct flight.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone who tells the truth without hiding anything.
Figuratively, a 'straight person' is honest.
Fill in the local's response.
Tourist: ببخشید، هتل کجاست؟ Local: همین خیابان را ... برو.
You go 'straight' down a street.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Ways to use Mostaghim
Travel
- • Taxi
- • Flight
- • Bus
Personality
- • Honest
- • Direct
- • Blunt
Practice Bank
4 exercisesآقا، لطفاً ... بروید.
'Mostaghim' is the word for straight.
پرواز ... است.
Mostaghim describes a direct flight.
Someone who tells the truth without hiding anything.
Figuratively, a 'straight person' is honest.
Tourist: ببخشید، هتل کجاست؟ Local: همین خیابان را ... برو.
You go 'straight' down a street.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it means they are 'straightforward' or 'direct'. It is generally a compliment.
It is neutral. You can use it with your friends or with a government official.
Related Phrases
یکراست
synonymStraight away / Directly
راست
similarRight / True
کج
contrastCrooked / Bent
