Meaning
An instruction to proceed without turning.
Cultural Background
In Iran, directions are often given with a lot of hand gestures. 'مستقیم بروید' is almost always accompanied by a pointing finger. In the busy streets of Tehran, people are very direct. You will hear this phrase constantly in traffic. In old bazaars, paths are winding. 'مستقیم بروید' might be used to mean 'follow the main corridor'. Modern Iranian youth use the informal 'برو' more often, but 'بروید' remains the standard for strangers.
Politeness
Always use 'بروید' with strangers to be polite.
Hand Gestures
Persians use their hands a lot. Pointing is very common.
Meaning
An instruction to proceed without turning.
Politeness
Always use 'بروید' with strangers to be polite.
Hand Gestures
Persians use their hands a lot. Pointing is very common.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
برای رسیدن به بانک، ________ بروید.
To go straight, you use 'مستقیم'.
Which is the polite form?
Which is the polite command?
'بروید' is the polite/plural imperative.
Complete the dialogue.
A: چطور به پارک برسم؟ B: ________.
The question asks for directions, so the answer must be a directional command.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesبرای رسیدن به بانک، ________ بروید.
To go straight, you use 'مستقیم'.
Which is the polite command?
'بروید' is the polite/plural imperative.
A: چطور به پارک برسم؟ B: ________.
The question asks for directions, so the answer must be a directional command.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it is the standard term for driving straight.
It is not rude, but it is informal. Use it only with friends.
Related Phrases
به راست بپیچید
similarTurn right
به چپ بپیچید
similarTurn left
ادامه بده
similarContinue
برگردید
contrastTurn back
