Meaning
To move one's head up and down, often to agree.
Cultural Background
Nodding is a sign of respect and agreement. However, be aware of the 'chinned' no. Similar to Iran, head movements are highly communicative. Nodding is generally universal, but the speed and intensity vary.
Watch the eyes
Nodding is more effective when you maintain eye contact.
Ambiguity
Be careful with head movements in new cultures.
Meaning
To move one's head up and down, often to agree.
Watch the eyes
Nodding is more effective when you maintain eye contact.
Ambiguity
Be careful with head movements in new cultures.
Combine it
Say 'بله' (yes) while nodding for extra clarity.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
او با حرف من __________.
You nod your head to agree.
Which is correct?
What does 'سر تکان دادن' mean?
It is a sign of agreement.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Do you agree? B: __________.
Nodding is the correct response for agreement.
Match the action.
Match 'Nodding' to Persian.
Direct translation.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesاو با حرف من __________.
You nod your head to agree.
What does 'سر تکان دادن' mean?
It is a sign of agreement.
A: Do you agree? B: __________.
Nodding is the correct response for agreement.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it is very polite.
No, that is incorrect in Iran.
It is neutral.
Conjugate the verb 'دادن'.
Yes, it is standard Persian.
It might seem like you aren't listening.
No, shaking is for 'no'.
Yes, in descriptive writing.
Related Phrases
سر چرخاندن
contrastTo turn the head
بله گفتن
synonymTo say yes
تایید کردن
similarTo confirm
