A1 Idiom Neutral

رو در بایستی کردن

ru dar bayesti kardan

To be hesitant due to politeness

Meaning

To feel awkward or shy about doing something, often out of respect or courtesy.

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Cultural Background

It is the foundation of Taarof. You will encounter it daily.

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Use it to be polite

When you say 'no', adding 'roodarbayesti' makes it sound much softer.

Meaning

To feel awkward or shy about doing something, often out of respect or courtesy.

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Use it to be polite

When you say 'no', adding 'roodarbayesti' makes it sound much softer.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

من از روی __________ دعوت او را قبول کردم.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: رودربایستی

The context implies a social obligation, which is the definition of roodarbayesti.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

من از روی __________ دعوت او را قبول کردم.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: رودربایستی

The context implies a social obligation, which is the definition of roodarbayesti.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's a way to show respect.

Related Phrases

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تعارف کردن

builds on

To perform social etiquette.

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