Meaning
Expressing disbelief or asking for confirmation of sincerity.
Cultural Background
In Iran, this phrase is often accompanied by a slight raising of the eyebrows to emphasize the disbelief. Among the diaspora, the slang 'جدی میگی' has become almost as common as the original phrase.
Use the short form
In daily life, say 'راست میگی' instead of 'راست میگویی'.
Meaning
Expressing disbelief or asking for confirmation of sincerity.
Use the short form
In daily life, say 'راست میگی' instead of 'راست میگویی'.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct informal way to ask 'Are you serious?'
راست _____؟
The second-person singular present continuous is required.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesراست _____؟
The second-person singular present continuous is required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's very friendly.
Related Phrases
جدی میگی؟
synonymAre you serious?
واقعاً؟
similarReally?
