Meaning
To make an extraordinary effort or provide lavish hospitality for someone.
Cultural Background
Hospitality is a competitive art in Iran. 'Sang-e tamoom gozashtan' is the ultimate validation of a host's social standing and generosity. In the capital, the phrase is used heavily in the tech and startup scene to describe high-quality product launches. Among older generations, the phrase still carries a literal respect for the 'final stone' in masonry and architecture. Iranians abroad use this phrase to maintain cultural standards of hospitality even in Western settings.
Use 'Tamoom' for extra points
Using 'Tamoom' instead of 'Tamam' instantly makes you sound more like a local Tehrani.
Don't be sarcastic
If you use this for a very small task, it might be interpreted as sarcasm (e.g., 'Wow, you really went all out by bringing one napkin').
Meaning
To make an extraordinary effort or provide lavish hospitality for someone.
Use 'Tamoom' for extra points
Using 'Tamoom' instead of 'Tamam' instantly makes you sound more like a local Tehrani.
Don't be sarcastic
If you use this for a very small task, it might be interpreted as sarcasm (e.g., 'Wow, you really went all out by bringing one napkin').
The Ta'arof Response
When someone says this to you, the standard humble response is 'Kame baraye shoma' (It's too little for you).
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
میزبان برای مهمانی دیشب واقعاً _________ گذاشته بود.
The idiom is 'Sang-e tamoom gozashtan'.
Which situation is most appropriate for this phrase?
When should you say 'Sang-e tamoom gozashti'?
The phrase is for extraordinary efforts and lavish events.
Complete the dialogue.
A: خسته نباشی، شنیدم پروژه رو عالی تحویل دادی. B: آره، واقعاً براش _________.
The speaker (B) is talking about their own effort, so the first person singular 'gozashtam' is needed.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesمیزبان برای مهمانی دیشب واقعاً _________ گذاشته بود.
The idiom is 'Sang-e tamoom gozashtan'.
When should you say 'Sang-e tamoom gozashti'?
The phrase is for extraordinary efforts and lavish events.
A: خسته نباشی، شنیدم پروژه رو عالی تحویل دادی. B: آره، واقعاً براش _________.
The speaker (B) is talking about their own effort, so the first person singular 'gozashtam' is needed.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it can be about time, emotional support, or technical skill. It's about the 'completeness' of the effort.
Yes, but be careful not to sound arrogant. It's better to say 'I tried to go all out' (Khasteham sang-e tamoom bezaram).
Yes, it's a very common way to praise a team's performance or a successful event.
'Gol kashtan' is like 'you nailed it,' while 'Sang-e tamoom gozashtan' is 'you pulled out all the stops.'
آنها سنگ تمام گذاشتند (Anha sang-e tamam gozashtand).
Rarely. It's almost always a positive compliment.
It's neutral-informal. You can use it with friends and colleagues, but maybe not in a PhD thesis.
No, the stone is purely metaphorical now.
No, the verb is always 'Gozashtan'.
Yes, it is a universal Persian idiom understood in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.
Related Phrases
گل کاشتن
similarTo do a great job / to shine.
از جون مایه گذاشتن
builds onTo put one's soul into something.
کم نگذاشتن
synonymTo not hold back / to not do less than required.
ترکاندن
slangTo kill it / to blow it out of the park.
