Meaning
To take on the duty or blame for something.
Cultural Background
In Iranian corporate culture, taking responsibility is seen as a sign of 'Modiriyat' (management) potential. Leaders who admit mistakes are often more respected than those who hide them. The concept of 'Gardan gereftan' (taking on the neck) is a deeply rooted cultural idea of chivalry. It implies protecting others by taking the blame yourself. In Dari, 'Mas'uliyat' is also used, but 'Bar dush gereftan' (taking on the shoulder) is a very common and poetic alternative. Tajik speakers use the same root but might write it in Cyrillic (масъулият). The verb 'paziruftan' remains formal.
Use it in Interviews
This phrase is a 'green flag' for employers. It shows you are not a blame-shifter.
Don't over-formalize
If you use this with your spouse for forgetting the milk, it might sound sarcastic.
Meaning
To take on the duty or blame for something.
Use it in Interviews
This phrase is a 'green flag' for employers. It shows you are not a blame-shifter.
Don't over-formalize
If you use this with your spouse for forgetting the milk, it might sound sarcastic.
The 'Ra' Rule
Always remember to put 'ra' after 'mas'uliyat' if you are specifying the task.
The Chivalry Link
Iranians value 'Mardanegi' (manliness/integrity). Taking responsibility is the ultimate expression of this.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'paziroftan' in the present tense.
مدیر لایق کسی است که همیشه مسئولیت اشتباهاتش را ________.
The sentence describes a general fact about a capable manager, so the present habitual tense is needed.
Which sentence is the most formal way to say 'I take the blame'?
کدام جمله رسمیتر است؟
'Paziroftan' is the most formal verb among the choices.
Match the Persian phrase with its English equivalent.
عبارات را وصل کنید:
Matching the core noun and its various verb/adjective combinations.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
رئیس: چرا پروژه دیر شد؟ کارمند: متاسفم، ________.
Taking ownership is the professional response expected in this context.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Formal vs Informal
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمدیر لایق کسی است که همیشه مسئولیت اشتباهاتش را ________.
The sentence describes a general fact about a capable manager, so the present habitual tense is needed.
کدام جمله رسمیتر است؟
'Paziroftan' is the most formal verb among the choices.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Matching the core noun and its various verb/adjective combinations.
رئیس: چرا پروژه دیر شد؟ کارمند: متاسفم، ________.
Taking ownership is the professional response expected in this context.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questions'Paziroftan' is formal and literary; 'ghabul kardan' is conversational. Use the former in writing and the latter in speaking.
Yes, it is the most common formal way to say you take the blame for something.
It is singular (responsibility), but you can make it plural: 'mas'uliyat-ha' (responsibilities).
Say 'من مسئولیتی نمیپذیرم' (Man mas'uliyati nemipaziram).
It's a slang version of taking responsibility, literally 'taking it on your neck'.
Yes, it is perfectly understood and used in Dari Persian.
No, for gifts use 'ghabul kardan' or 'pazirash'.
The adjective is 'mas'uliyat-pazir' (responsible/accountable).
Yes, it is the standard term for accepting liability.
No, it usually sounds humble and honest.
The opposite is 'shane khali kardan' (shirking responsibility).
It's a very brief pause, like the middle of 'uh-oh'.
Related Phrases
بر عهده گرفتن
synonymTo take upon oneself
پاسخگو بودن
similarTo be accountable
شانه خالی کردن
contrastTo shirk responsibility
تقصیر را گردن گرفتن
specialized formTo take the blame
