Meaning
To allocate or use time for a particular activity.
Cultural Background
Time is often flexible in social settings (the famous 'Iranian minute'), but 'putting time' for a guest is a sacred duty of hospitality. Younger people use 'vaqt gozashtan' to talk about self-improvement and hobbies, reflecting a move away from purely family-oriented time. In Iranian offices, acknowledging the time someone 'put' into a report is a key way to maintain good relations and show respect (Eshteram). Classical literature often warns against 'passing time' (omr gozarandan) without purpose, encouraging one to 'put time' into spiritual growth.
Use 'Baraye'
Always remember to use the preposition 'baraye' (for) after the phrase to sound natural.
Spelling Matters
In writing, use 'ذ' for 'gozashtan' (to put). Using 'ز' or 'ظ' is a common mistake.
Meaning
To allocate or use time for a particular activity.
Use 'Baraye'
Always remember to use the preposition 'baraye' (for) after the phrase to sound natural.
Spelling Matters
In writing, use 'ذ' for 'gozashtan' (to put). Using 'ز' or 'ظ' is a common mistake.
Gratitude Power
Saying 'Mamnoon ke vaqt gozashtid' is the ultimate polite way to end a meeting or a favor.
Present Stem
Memorize 'gozar-' as the present stem. You'll use it for 'migozaram', 'bogzar', etc.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'vaqt gozashtan'.
من هر روز دو ساعت برای مطالعه فارسی ______.
The sentence says 'every day' (har ruz), so we need the present habitual form.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'Thank you for your time' formally?
We use 'gozashtan' (to put) and the spelling with 'ze' (ذ) is incorrect for 'to put'.
Complete the dialogue.
دوست: چرا خستهای؟ من: چون خیلی برای این پروژه ______.
The person is tired because they *already* put in the time (past tense).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'وقت اختصاص دادن' (allocating time) to its best context.
'Ekhtesas dadan' is a formal, professional version of 'gozashtan'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Vaqt Gozashtan vs. Vaqt Gozarandan
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمن هر روز دو ساعت برای مطالعه فارسی ______.
The sentence says 'every day' (har ruz), so we need the present habitual form.
How do you say 'Thank you for your time' formally?
We use 'gozashtan' (to put) and the spelling with 'ze' (ذ) is incorrect for 'to put'.
دوست: چرا خستهای؟ من: چون خیلی برای این پروژه ______.
The person is tired because they *already* put in the time (past tense).
Match 'وقت اختصاص دادن' (allocating time) to its best context.
'Ekhtesas dadan' is a formal, professional version of 'gozashtan'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsNo, for money use 'pool kharj kardan' (spending money) or 'sarmaye-gozari' (investing).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Vaqt' is more common in daily speech; 'zaman' is slightly more formal or scientific.
Use 'vaqt nadaram' or 'vaqt nemikonam'.
Yes, 'ru-ye' (on) is also common, especially for projects or specific tasks.
Young people might say 'mizaram' instead of 'migozaram' and use 'paye' (at the foot of) instead of 'baraye'.
No, it usually implies the time was useful or intentional.
Vaqt gozashtam, gozashti, gozasht, gozashtim, gozashtid, gozashtand.
No, for that use 'shab mandan' (staying the night).
The opposite is 'vaqt talaf kardan' (wasting time).
Yes, frequently to acknowledge someone's effort or presence.
Yes, 'Vaqt gozashtan baraye sag' (Putting time for the dog).
Related Phrases
وقت گذراندن
similarTo pass time / hang out
وقت صرف کردن
synonymTo spend/consume time
وقت تلف کردن
contrastTo waste time
وقت اختصاص دادن
specialized formTo allocate time
وقت پیدا کردن
builds onTo find time
