Meaning
To create a disturbance or loud sounds.
Cultural Background
In densely populated cities like Tehran, 'sar o sedā' is a frequent topic of neighborhood meetings. There is a cultural concept of 'Hagh-on-nas' (rights of people) which includes the right to silence. Conversely, during a 'Caravan-e Aroosi' (wedding convoy), making 'sar o sedā' with car horns is a traditional way to show joy and announce the marriage to the city. The Grand Bazaar is the definition of 'sar o sedā.' For a merchant, a lack of noise might mean a lack of customers.
Use it for objects too
Don't limit this to people. A broken washing machine or a loud car 'sar o sedā mikonad'.
Don't use with 'dādan'
Always pair it with 'kardan'. 'Sar o sedā dādan' is a common beginner error.
Meaning
To create a disturbance or loud sounds.
Use it for objects too
Don't limit this to people. A broken washing machine or a loud car 'sar o sedā mikonad'.
Don't use with 'dādan'
Always pair it with 'kardan'. 'Sar o sedā dādan' is a common beginner error.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb.
دیشب بچهها خیلی سر و صدا ______.
The past tense for 'they' in the compound verb 'sar o sedā kardan' is 'kardand'.
Which sentence means 'Don't make noise'?
Select the correct imperative:
Adding 'na' to the beginning of the verb stem makes it negative.
Match the phrase to the situation.
A new movie is being discussed by everyone on Twitter.
Metaphorically, 'sar o sedā kardan' means to cause a stir or buzz.
What would Person B say?
Person A: چرا بیداری؟ Person B: ________.
Noise is a logical reason to be awake.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesدیشب بچهها خیلی سر و صدا ______.
The past tense for 'they' in the compound verb 'sar o sedā kardan' is 'kardand'.
Select the correct imperative:
Adding 'na' to the beginning of the verb stem makes it negative.
A new movie is being discussed by everyone on Twitter.
Metaphorically, 'sar o sedā kardan' means to cause a stir or buzz.
Person A: چرا بیداری؟ Person B: ________.
Noise is a logical reason to be awake.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsUsually, yes. It implies a disturbance. However, in the context of news or movies, it just means 'highly discussed' which can be positive or negative.
Yes, you can say 'Mehmāni kheyli sar o sedā dāsht' (The party had a lot of noise).
'Sedā' is just 'sound' (neutral). 'Sar o sedā' is 'noise/racket' (usually annoying).
Related Phrases
شلوغ کردن
synonymTo make a place crowded or noisy.
داد و بیداد کردن
similarTo shout and protest loudly.
سکوت کردن
contrastTo keep silent.
