Meaning
To schedule a meeting or consultation.
Cultural Background
In Iran, 'vaqt gereftan' from a famous doctor can take months. People often use 'parti-bāzi' (nepotism) to get a 'vaqt' sooner. In Dari, 'وقت گرفتن' is also used, but 'نوبت گرفتن' is even more prevalent in daily bazaar transactions. Tajik Persian (Cyrillic: вақт гирифтан) uses the same structure but might sound more formal to Iranian ears. Younger generations use apps for everything. They might say 'از اسنپ وقت گرفتم' (I got an appointment from Snapp).
Use 'Nobat' for Doctors
While 'vaqt' is correct, saying 'nobat gereftam' makes you sound more like a local when talking about health.
Don't use with 'Ba'
Always use 'Az' (from) the person, not 'Ba' (with) the person when booking.
Meaning
To schedule a meeting or consultation.
Use 'Nobat' for Doctors
While 'vaqt' is correct, saying 'nobat gereftam' makes you sound more like a local when talking about health.
Don't use with 'Ba'
Always use 'Az' (from) the person, not 'Ba' (with) the person when booking.
The Apology
Always say 'Bebakhshid vaqtetoon ro gereftam' at the end of a long professional meeting to show good manners.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'وقت گرفتن'.
من دیروز از دندانپزشک _________.
The sentence uses 'دیروز' (yesterday), so the past tense 'وقت گرفتم' is required.
Which phrase is used for meeting a friend for coffee?
برای دیدن دوستمان چه میگوییم؟
'Vaqt gereftan' is for professionals; 'qarār gozāshtan' is for friends.
Fill in the missing line.
مشتری: سلام، برای امروز ساعت ۵ وقت دارید؟ منشی: بله، ________.
The receptionist 'sets' or 'puts' the time for you (vaqt gozāshtan).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'ببخشید وقتتان را گرفتم' to the correct context.
This is a common polite expression when you've occupied someone's time.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Where to use 'Vaqt Gereftan'
Professional
- • Doctor
- • Lawyer
- • Dentist
- • Embassy
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمن دیروز از دندانپزشک _________.
The sentence uses 'دیروز' (yesterday), so the past tense 'وقت گرفتم' is required.
برای دیدن دوستمان چه میگوییم؟
'Vaqt gereftan' is for professionals; 'qarār gozāshtan' is for friends.
مشتری: سلام، برای امروز ساعت ۵ وقت دارید؟ منشی: بله، ________.
The receptionist 'sets' or 'puts' the time for you (vaqt gozāshtan).
Match 'ببخشید وقتتان را گرفتم' to the correct context.
This is a common polite expression when you've occupied someone's time.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt's better to use 'rezerv kardan' (to reserve) for restaurants, but 'vaqt gereftan' is understood.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or a shopkeeper.
Vaqt gereftam (I got an appointment).
Vaqt nadāram or Vaqt nagereftam.
No, use 'Az doctor'.
Say 'Vaqtam ro kansel mikonam'.
Almost. 'Nobat' is your turn in a line; 'Vaqt' is your time on the clock.
Mikhāstam vaqt begiram (I was wanting to get an appointment).
Yes, 'In kar 5 daghighé vaqt migiré' (This task takes 5 minutes).
No, that would be very weird. Use 'qarār gozāshtan'.
Related Phrases
نوبت گرفتن
similarTo get a turn/queue spot
قرار گذاشتن
similarTo make a plan/date
وقت داشتن
contrastTo be free/have time
وقت تلف کردن
builds onTo waste time
