Meaning
To create a loud sound or disturbance.
Cultural Background
In densely populated cities like Tehran, 'sar-o-seda' is a major point of neighborly friction. There are unwritten rules about not making noise between 2 PM and 4 PM (siesta time). Journalists use this phrase to describe 'hype'. If a headline says a politician 'sar-o-seda kard', it usually means they said something controversial. During 'Chaharshanbe Suri' (Fire Festival), 'sar-o-seda' is the goal. Firecrackers and shouting are part of the tradition to scare away bad luck.
The 'O' Connection
Always pronounce the middle 'va' as 'o' to sound like a native speaker.
Not for Music
Don't use this for a beautiful song, even if it's loud. Use 'boland' (loud) instead.
Meaning
To create a loud sound or disturbance.
The 'O' Connection
Always pronounce the middle 'va' as 'o' to sound like a native speaker.
Not for Music
Don't use this for a beautiful song, even if it's loud. Use 'boland' (loud) instead.
Social Media Mastery
Use this phrase when commenting on a viral post to show high-level idiomatic awareness.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'kardan'.
دیشب بچهها خیلی سروصدا .......
'Bacheha' (kids) is 3rd person plural, so 'kardand' is correct.
Which sentence means 'The news made a stir'?
Select the best option:
'Sar-o-seda kardan' is the idiomatic way to say something made a stir.
What would you say to someone making too much noise?
لطفاً ....... نکنید!
The phrase 'Sar-o-seda nakonid' is the standard way to ask for quiet.
Match the situation to the phrase.
A new movie is trending everywhere.
Trending/buzzing is described as 'making noise'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Types of Sar-o-Seda
Physical
- • Neighbors
- • Traffic
- • Construction
Social
- • Viral News
- • Scandals
- • New Movies
Practice Bank
4 exercisesدیشب بچهها خیلی سروصدا .......
'Bacheha' (kids) is 3rd person plural, so 'kardand' is correct.
Select the best option:
'Sar-o-seda kardan' is the idiomatic way to say something made a stir.
لطفاً ....... نکنید!
The phrase 'Sar-o-seda nakonid' is the standard way to ask for quiet.
A new movie is trending everywhere.
Trending/buzzing is described as 'making noise'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsIt is written as two words (or with a half-space) but functions as a single concept.
Yes, 'تلویزیون سروصدا میکند' is common if the TV is bothering someone.
The phrase itself isn't rude, but telling someone 'Sar-o-seda nakon!' can be blunt.
The opposite is 'Sokut kardan' (to keep silent) or 'Aram budan' (to be quiet).
Yes! If a scientist wins an award, it 'makes noise' in a good way.
Use the adjective 'por-sar-o-seda' (full of noise).
Related Phrases
داد و بیداد کردن
similarTo shout and scream
شلوغ کردن
synonymTo make a place crowded or noisy
سکوت کردن
contrastTo keep silent
غوغا کردن
specialized formTo create a massive sensation/uproar
