Meaning
The common action of preparing food by heating.
Cultural Background
Cooking is often a communal activity. During religious holidays or weddings, 'Nazri' (free food) involves massive 'pokht o paz' where neighbors help each other stir giant pots. In modern Tehran, despite the rise of food delivery apps (like SnappFood), 'pokht o paz' at home remains a symbol of a 'warm' and healthy household.
Sound Natural
Use this phrase when someone asks what you're doing at home. It sounds much more 'native' than just saying 'ashpazi'.
Helper Verb
Don't forget the 'kardan'. Without it, 'pokht o paz' is just a noun (cooking).
Meaning
The common action of preparing food by heating.
Sound Natural
Use this phrase when someone asks what you're doing at home. It sounds much more 'native' than just saying 'ashpazi'.
Helper Verb
Don't forget the 'kardan'. Without it, 'pokht o paz' is just a noun (cooking).
Compliments
If you see someone cooking, say 'Dastet dard nakone' (May your hand not hurt) to thank them for the 'pokht o paz'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb.
مادرم در آشپزخانه مشغول پخت و پز ______.
The subject 'madaram' (my mother) is third person singular.
Which phrase means 'to cook' in a rhythmic, common way?
کدام گزینه درست است؟
Pokht o paz specifically refers to cooking.
Complete the dialogue.
علی: بوی خیلی خوبی میآید! سارا: بله، دارم برای مهمانی ______.
The context of a 'good smell' implies cooking.
Match the Persian to the English.
Match the following:
Direct vocabulary matching.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Cooking Verbs
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمادرم در آشپزخانه مشغول پخت و پز ______.
The subject 'madaram' (my mother) is third person singular.
کدام گزینه درست است؟
Pokht o paz specifically refers to cooking.
علی: بوی خیلی خوبی میآید! سارا: بله، دارم برای مهمانی ______.
The context of a 'good smell' implies cooking.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct vocabulary matching.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or even in a polite interview about your hobbies.
Yes, it covers all types of food preparation involving heat.
'Ashpazi' is the noun for the 'art of cooking'. 'Pokht o paz' is the 'act/process of cooking'.
Say: 'Man pokht o paz nemikonam'.
Yes, especially in blogs, stories, and lifestyle articles.
Not necessarily, but it does imply a lot of activity.
Related Phrases
آشپزی کردن
synonymTo cook
شست و شو کردن
similarTo wash/clean
ریخت و پاش
contrastA mess/splurge
