Meaning
To provide assistance or support to someone.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'Bani Adam' by Saadi is the ultimate cultural justification for 'yari resandan'. It posits that helping others is a biological necessity for the survival of the human race. In the Shahnameh, heroes often ask for 'yari' from God (Yazdan) before battle, showing that the phrase has a divine and epic connotation. Charities like 'Mahak' (supporting children with cancer) use this phrase in their slogans to create a sense of noble, collective responsibility. While 'yari resandan' is formal, using it in a 'Ta'arof' context can sometimes be a way to decline a favor politely by making it sound like too big of a burden for the other person.
The 'Be' Rule
Always remember the preposition 'be' (to). You don't help someone, you deliver help TO someone.
Register Check
Don't use this with your siblings for small things; they will think you are being weirdly formal.
Meaning
To provide assistance or support to someone.
The 'Be' Rule
Always remember the preposition 'be' (to). You don't help someone, you deliver help TO someone.
Register Check
Don't use this with your siblings for small things; they will think you are being weirdly formal.
Poetic Power
Using this phrase in a speech makes you sound like a well-educated, empathetic person.
Noun Form
Use 'yari-resani' (aid delivery) when you need a noun for a title or headline.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'yari resandan' in the past tense.
مردم با تمام توان به سیلزدگان ________.
The sentence refers to a past action by 'the people' (plural).
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal news report?
Which one sounds like a professional news anchor?
'Yari resandan' is the standard formal register for news.
Match the Persian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the core components and variations of the phrase.
Complete the formal request.
دانشجو: استاد، آیا میتوانید در این تحقیق به من ________؟
The formal 'you' (shoma) requires the '-id' ending.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Help vs. Render Aid
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمردم با تمام توان به سیلزدگان ________.
The sentence refers to a past action by 'the people' (plural).
Which one sounds like a professional news anchor?
'Yari resandan' is the standard formal register for news.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the core components and variations of the phrase.
دانشجو: استاد، آیا میتوانید در این تحقیق به من ________؟
The formal 'you' (shoma) requires the '-id' ending.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is common in formal speeches, news, and interviews, but rare in casual daily chat.
Only if you want to sound very formal or if it's a very serious academic project.
'Yari' is rooted in 'friendship' and is more formal; 'komak' is the general word for help.
You would say 'Be man yari resande shod' (Help was delivered to me).
Yes, it is very common in religious texts to describe divine assistance.
No, 'poshtibani' is better for technical support.
No, it is almost exclusively positive and noble.
In slang, people might say 'dast-resani' or just 'komak'.
Yes, it is excellent for business emails when offering support to a client.
There isn't a direct single-word opposite, but 'karshekani' (sabotage) is a conceptual opposite.
Related Phrases
کمک کردن
synonymTo help
مساعدت کردن
synonymTo assist
دستگیری کردن
similarTo help someone in trouble
امداد رسانی
specialized formEmergency relief
پشتیبانی کردن
similarTo support
