Meaning
To change one's opinion or loyalty, often for personal gain.
Cultural Background
Classical poets like Hafez often use 'color' (rang) to represent the deceptive world of appearances. To be 'colorless' (be-rang) is to be spiritual and true. In Iranian media, 'rang avaz kardan' is a common insult used against politicians who switch between 'Reformist' and 'Principalist' camps.
Don't use for fashion
If you say 'I changed color' after buying a new dress, people will think you are a spy or a hypocrite!
The Power of 'Yek-rangi'
If you want to praise someone, call them 'Yek-rang'. It's the ultimate sign of trust.
Meaning
To change one's opinion or loyalty, often for personal gain.
Don't use for fashion
If you say 'I changed color' after buying a new dress, people will think you are a spy or a hypocrite!
The Power of 'Yek-rangi'
If you want to praise someone, call them 'Yek-rang'. It's the ultimate sign of trust.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'kardan'.
او دیروز ناگهان رنگ عوض .......
The subject is 'oo' (he/she), so the past tense is 'kard'.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'rang avaz kardan'?
Which one?
This shows a change in loyalty for personal gain.
What is the opposite of 'rang avaz kardan'?
Opposite term:
'Yek-rangi' is the Persian virtue of being consistent and honest.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Sincerity vs. Hypocrisy
Practice Bank
3 exercisesاو دیروز ناگهان رنگ عوض .......
The subject is 'oo' (he/she), so the past tense is 'kard'.
Which one?
This shows a change in loyalty for personal gain.
Opposite term:
'Yek-rangi' is the Persian virtue of being consistent and honest.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it is 99% of the time negative. It implies a lack of backbone or integrity.
Only if you are being self-deprecating or joking about how you changed your mind for a slice of pizza.
Related Phrases
یکرو بودن
contrastTo be one-faced (sincere)
نان را به نرخ روز خوردن
similarTo eat bread at the daily rate
آفتابپرست
synonymChameleon
