Meaning
To bring up an inquiry or issue for discussion or consideration.
Cultural Background
In Iranian universities, 'matrah kardan' is a sign of an active, critical mind. Students who 'matrah' good questions are highly respected by professors. In talk shows like '90' (a famous football show) or political debates, the host often says 'In so'al matrah mishe ke...' to voice the public's concerns without taking personal responsibility for the question. When 'matrah kardan' a problem in a business setting, it is common to use 'ma'zarat mikham' (I apologize) first to soften the impact of bringing up a potentially negative issue. Persian literature is full of 'so'al o javab' (question and answer) formats. 'Matrah kardan' is the modern way to describe this ancient dialectic tradition.
Use the Passive
If you want to sound like a news anchor, use 'matrah shodan'. It makes the question sound like it's coming from the whole community.
Don't over-use
If you use this with friends while ordering pizza, they will think you are being sarcastic or weirdly formal.
Meaning
To bring up an inquiry or issue for discussion or consideration.
Use the Passive
If you want to sound like a news anchor, use 'matrah shodan'. It makes the question sound like it's coming from the whole community.
Don't over-use
If you use this with friends while ordering pizza, they will think you are being sarcastic or weirdly formal.
The Preamble
Always start with 'میخواستم...' (I wanted...) to sound more polite when raising a question.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'matrah kardan'.
او در جلسهی دیروز، موضوع جدیدی را ________.
The subject is 'او' (He/She), so we need the active past tense.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal university setting?
You want to ask a professor a deep question.
This uses the correct formal register and polite past-continuous 'mi-khastam'.
Complete the dialogue.
خبرنگار: آقای وزیر، آیا این موضوع در دولت ________؟ وزیر: بله، هفتهی آینده بررسی میشود.
The passive present perfect 'shode ast' fits the context of asking if something has already been brought up.
Match the verb to the situation.
1. Asking for the time 2. Raising a budget issue in a board meeting
Simple info uses 'porsidan'; formal issues use 'matrah kardan'.
🎉 Score: /4
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesاو در جلسهی دیروز، موضوع جدیدی را ________.
The subject is 'او' (He/She), so we need the active past tense.
You want to ask a professor a deep question.
This uses the correct formal register and polite past-continuous 'mi-khastam'.
خبرنگار: آقای وزیر، آیا این موضوع در دولت ________؟ وزیر: بله، هفتهی آینده بررسی میشود.
The passive present perfect 'shode ast' fits the context of asking if something has already been brought up.
1. Asking for the time 2. Raising a budget issue in a board meeting
Simple info uses 'porsidan'; formal issues use 'matrah kardan'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions'So'al' is Arabic-rooted and very common. 'Porsesh' is pure Persian and sounds more literary or academic.
Yes! 'Moshkel matrah kardan' (to raise a problem) is very common.
There isn't one direct word, but 'bi-pasokh gozashtan' (leaving unanswered) or 'rad kardan' (rejecting) are often the results.
'Porsidan' is the act of asking. 'Matrah kardan' is the act of introducing a topic for debate.
Only if the text is about a serious matter, like a group chat for a project.
Related Phrases
در میان گذاشتن
similarTo share something with someone.
پیش کشیدن
similarTo bring up/pull forward a topic.
عنوان کردن
synonymTo state or mention.
پاسخ دادن
contrastTo answer.
