Meaning
The act of moving by walking.
Cultural Background
In cities like Tehran, 'piyāde-ravi' is a popular evening activity. People walk along Valiasr Street or in parks like Mellat Park not just for exercise, but to socialize and enjoy the 'shab-neshini' (night gatherings). The Arba'een walk is one of the largest annual pilgrimages in the world. Pilgrims walk from cities like Najaf to Karbala. Here, 'پیاده رفتن' is a symbol of spiritual devotion. In classical poetry, the 'piyāde' (pedestrian/pawn) is often contrasted with the 'savār' (rider/knight). It represents the humble lover or the common man versus the powerful. Modern Iranians are increasingly health-conscious. Public parks often have designated 'walking paths' (masir-e piyāde-ravi) with exercise equipment installed along the way.
Informal Shortening
In daily conversation, always use 'miram' instead of 'miravam' to sound more natural.
Destination Placement
Remember to put the destination before the verb: 'Be khane piyade miravam'.
Meaning
The act of moving by walking.
Informal Shortening
In daily conversation, always use 'miram' instead of 'miravam' to sound more natural.
Destination Placement
Remember to put the destination before the verb: 'Be khane piyade miravam'.
The 'Way' Phrase
Use 'piyāde rāh ast' to say 'it is a walk'. Example: 'Dah daghighe piyāde rāh ast' (It's a 10-minute walk).
Declining Rides
If someone offers a ride and you want to walk, say 'Mamnoon, piyāde miram' with a smile.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'پیاده رفتن'.
من هر روز به مدرسه ______.
The sentence starts with 'من' (I) and describes a daily habit, so the present tense 'میروم' is correct.
Which sentence means 'Let's walk'?
Choose the correct suggestion:
'بیا' (Come/Let's) combined with the subjunctive 'برویم' (we go) forms a suggestion.
Match the Persian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all different modes of movement.
Complete the dialogue.
علی: ترافیک زیاد است. سارا: آره، بهتر است ______.
Walking is the logical solution to heavy traffic in this context.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Piyāde Raftan vs. Qadam Zadan
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمن هر روز به مدرسه ______.
The sentence starts with 'من' (I) and describes a daily habit, so the present tense 'میروم' is correct.
Choose the correct suggestion:
'بیا' (Come/Let's) combined with the subjunctive 'برویم' (we go) forms a suggestion.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are all different modes of movement.
علی: ترافیک زیاد است. سارا: آره، بهتر است ______.
Walking is the logical solution to heavy traffic in this context.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
14 questionsUsually no. For hiking in mountains, use 'kooh-navardi'. For a long walk in nature, 'piyāde-ravi' is better.
'Piyāde raftan' is the action of going somewhere. 'Piyāde-ravi' is the noun for the activity of walking/hiking.
Use the past tense: 'Piyāde raftam'.
It is neutral. It's perfectly fine in both formal and informal settings.
The opposite is 'savār-e [māshin/otooboos] shodan' (getting in a car/bus).
No, that sounds very unnatural. Stick to 'piyāde raftan'.
Yes, it means 'pawn' in chess and 'pedestrian' in a general sense.
Ask: 'Piyāde cheghadr tool mikashad?'
Yes, especially in the evenings in city centers and parks.
You can say 'Dāram piyāde-ravi mikonam'.
No, you would just say the animal is 'walking' (rāh raftan).
Yes, 'gez kardan' is a fun, informal alternative.
Usually 'be' (to) is used for the destination: 'Piyāde BE khane miravam'.
It's a compound verb, so it's two separate words.
Related Phrases
قدم زدن
similarTo stroll/walk for pleasure
پیادهروی کردن
similarTo go for a walk/hike
دویدن
contrastTo run
سوار شدن
contrastTo ride/get on a vehicle
پیادهرو
builds onSidewalk
