Meaning
Confirming the accuracy or truth of something.
Cultural Background
In Iran, using formal language like 'صحیح است' shows you are educated and respectful. Teachers use this to encourage students without being overly casual. It is used to show you are listening carefully to a client's requirements.
Pronunciation
Don't worry about the deep 'ص' sound too much at first; a normal 's' is fine for beginners.
Context
Use it in meetings to show you are professional and attentive.
Meaning
Confirming the accuracy or truth of something.
Pronunciation
Don't worry about the deep 'ص' sound too much at first; a normal 's' is fine for beginners.
Context
Use it in meetings to show you are professional and attentive.
Politeness
Adding 'بله' before it makes it sound much warmer.
Test Yourself
Which phrase confirms a fact?
Someone says 'The capital of Iran is Tehran.' You say: ____
It is the standard way to confirm a fact.
Complete the sentence.
این جواب ____ است.
The phrase is 'صحیح است'.
Match the register.
Match formal to informal.
درسته is the informal version of صحیح است.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 2+2=4. B: ____
2+2=4 is a true fact.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesSomeone says 'The capital of Iran is Tehran.' You say: ____
It is the standard way to confirm a fact.
این جواب ____ است.
The phrase is 'صحیح است'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
درسته is the informal version of صحیح است.
A: 2+2=4. B: ____
2+2=4 is a true fact.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsIt might sound a bit formal. Use 'درسته' instead.
Mostly, but also for agreeing with opinions.
They are synonyms, but 'صحیح' is slightly more formal.
No, it is gender-neutral.
No, 'است' is the correct verb form here.
Yes, it is very common in formal writing.
Say 'صحیح نیست' (It is not correct).
Yes, 'صحیح' is often used to describe authentic religious traditions.
Related Phrases
درست است
synonymIt is right.
حق با شماست
similarYou are right.
دقیقاً
builds onExactly.
