Meaning
To make a phone call or ring a bell.
Cultural Background
It is common to call multiple times if someone doesn't pick up, but 'Zang-e mozahem' (nuisance calling) is a known social taboo. In Dari, 'zang zadan' is also used, but 'telfon kardan' is slightly more frequent in urban Kabul. The 'Zang' is the symbol of the school period. 'Zang-e aval' means first period.
The 'Be' Rule
Always remember: Person + BE + Zang Zadan. Without 'be', the sentence is incomplete.
Rusting vs Calling
Context is king. If you're talking about a car in the rain, 'zang zadan' means rust. If you're holding a phone, it means calling.
Meaning
To make a phone call or ring a bell.
The 'Be' Rule
Always remember: Person + BE + Zang Zadan. Without 'be', the sentence is incomplete.
Rusting vs Calling
Context is king. If you're talking about a car in the rain, 'zang zadan' means rust. If you're holding a phone, it means calling.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing preposition.
من دیروز ___ برادرم زنگ زدم.
In Persian, you always call 'to' (be) someone.
Which sentence means 'The bicycle is rusting'?
کدام جمله درست است؟
'Zang zadan' is the correct verb for rusting.
Complete the dialogue.
A: چرا جواب نمیدهی؟ B: چون کسی به من ___ .
The context implies 'because no one called me'.
Match the phrase to the situation: 'Ring the doorbell'.
وقتی پشت در هستی چه میگویی؟
'Zang bezan' is used for doorbells.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Uses of Zang Zadan
Communication
- • Phone call
- • WhatsApp call
- • Skype
Physical
- • Doorbell
- • School bell
- • Service bell
Nature
- • Iron rusting
- • Old bikes
- • Metal gates
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمن دیروز ___ برادرم زنگ زدم.
In Persian, you always call 'to' (be) someone.
کدام جمله درست است؟
'Zang zadan' is the correct verb for rusting.
A: چرا جواب نمیدهی؟ B: چون کسی به من ___ .
The context implies 'because no one called me'.
وقتی پشت در هستی چه میگویی؟
'Zang bezan' is used for doorbells.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, 'zang zadan' is used for any voice or video call, regardless of the app.
It is always 'zang zadan'. 'Zang kardan' is incorrect and never used.
You say 'تماس بیپاسخ دارم' (Tamâs-e bi-pâsokh dâram) or informally 'زنگ زده بودی؟' (Had you called?).
Related Phrases
تماس گرفتن
synonymTo make contact
تلفن زدن
synonymTo telephone
زنگ خوردن
contrastTo be ringing (passive)
