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واردات

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Explanation واردات in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'واردات' (vâredât) means 'imports'. Think of it as 'things coming into the country'. You might see this word on labels or in very simple news headlines. At this stage, just focus on recognizing the word and knowing it's the opposite of 'صادرات' (exports). You can use it in very simple sentences like 'واردات خوب است' (Imports are good) or 'واردات ماشین' (Car imports). It is a noun. You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet. Just remember: Vâredât = In. Use it when you talk about where your phone or clothes come from. If you go to a shop and see a sign that says 'واردات مستقیم' (Direct imports), it means they brought the goods themselves without a middleman. This is a very common phrase in Iranian shops to suggest lower prices and higher quality. Even as a beginner, knowing this word helps you navigate the world of shopping and basic economics in a Persian-speaking environment.

At the A2 level, you should be able to use 'واردات' in basic sentences with common verbs. You will learn that it often goes with verbs like 'افزایش یافتن' (to increase) or 'کاهش یافتن' (to decrease). You can start to form sentences like 'واردات برنج زیاد است' (Rice imports are plenty). You should also recognize the adjective form 'وارداتی' (vâredâti), which means 'imported'. For example, 'این ساعت وارداتی است' (This watch is imported). Understanding the 'Ezafe' connection is important here: 'وارداتِ میوه' (imports of fruit). You might also hear about 'شرکت واردات' (import company). At this level, you are moving from just recognizing the word to using it to describe the world around you. You can talk about what your country imports from other places. It's a key word for basic conversations about work, shopping, and the news. You should also be able to distinguish it from the verb 'وارد شدن' (to enter), which is used for people entering a place, not for trade.

At the B1 level, you can use 'واردات' to discuss economic trends and government policies. You will encounter phrases like 'واردات بی‌رویه' (unregulated/excessive imports) and 'ممنوعیت واردات' (import ban). You can participate in simple debates about whether importing certain goods is good for the local economy. You will understand how 'واردات' affects prices: 'اگر واردات کم شود، قیمت‌ها بالا می‌رود' (If imports decrease, prices go up). You should be comfortable using it in the context of 'گمرک' (customs) and 'ترخیص کالا' (clearing goods). This is the level where you start to see the word in more complex newspaper articles. You'll also learn about 'ارز' (foreign currency) and how it's needed for 'واردات'. You can describe your job if you work in trade: 'من در بخش واردات کار می‌کنم' (I work in the import department). Your sentences will become more complex, using conjunctions like 'چون' (because) or 'اگرچه' (although) to explain the reasons behind import levels.

At the B2 level, you are expected to understand the nuances of 'واردات' in professional and academic contexts. You will study terms like 'تعرفه واردات' (import tariffs), 'تراز تجاری' (trade balance), and 'جایگزینی واردات' (import substitution). You can read economic reports and understand the implications of a 'کسری تجاری' (trade deficit) caused by high imports. You can discuss the social impact of imports on local farmers and manufacturers. You will also recognize more formal synonyms and related terms like 'ورود قطعی کالا'. At this stage, you can use the word in formal writing, such as business emails or academic essays. You understand the difference between 'واردات رسمی' (official imports) and 'قاچاق' (smuggling/illegal imports). You can express complex opinions on international trade agreements and how they affect 'واردات'. Your vocabulary will include related verbs like 'تخصیص دادن' (to allocate currency for imports) and 'ثبت سفارش' (order registration for imports).

At the C1 level, your understanding of 'واردات' is deep and multifaceted. You can follow high-level political debates about 'سیاست‌های انقباضی واردات' (restrictive import policies) and their long-term effects on the national economy. You understand the historical context of imports in Persian-speaking countries, including the impact of sanctions and international relations. You can use the word in sophisticated metaphors or in legal contexts where precise terminology is required. You are familiar with the 'قانون مقررات صادرات و واردات' and can interpret its clauses. You can analyze the relationship between 'واردات' and 'تورم' (inflation) with precision. In conversation, you can use subtle tones—perhaps using the word to critique economic mismanagement or to praise a successful trade deal. You can read and synthesize information from multiple dense sources regarding global supply chains and the role of 'واردات' within them. Your use of the word is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker.

At the C2 level, 'واردات' is a concept you can manipulate with total mastery. You can engage in complex economic modeling discussions where 'واردات' is a variable in a larger system. You understand the philosophical implications of a nation's reliance on 'واردات' versus 'خودکفایی' (self-sufficiency). You can write professional-grade economic analyses, policy papers, or legal briefs involving intricate import regulations. You are aware of the most obscure technical terms used in maritime law and international shipping regarding 'واردات'. You can appreciate and use the word in literary or high-journalistic contexts, perhaps discussing the 'واردات فرهنگی' (cultural imports) and its impact on national identity. You can navigate the most bureaucratic and complex systems of the 'وزارت صمت' (Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade) with ease. Your command of the word and its surrounding semantic field is absolute, allowing you to speak with authority on any topic related to international trade and economic policy.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

واردات in 30 Seconds

واردات (Vâredât) means 'imports' in Persian, referring to goods brought from abroad.
It is a formal noun used extensively in business, news, and economic contexts.
The word is the direct antonym of صادرات (Sâderât), which means exports.
Commonly used with verbs like increase (افزایش) and decrease (کاهش).

The Persian word واردات (Vâredât) is a fundamental noun in the realm of commerce, economics, and daily news. At its core, it refers to the act of bringing goods, services, or capital into a country from abroad. Etymologically, it is derived from the Arabic root 'W-R-D' (ورد), which relates to arriving or reaching a source. In Persian, the suffix '-ât' is used to form a collective plural, turning the concept of 'arrival' into a formal economic term for 'imports'. When you walk through a supermarket in Tehran and see pineapples from the Philippines or electronics from Korea, you are looking at the physical results of vâredât.

Economic Context: In business discussions, this word is used to describe the volume of foreign products entering the domestic market. It is the direct opposite of صادرات (Sâderât) or exports.
Grammatical Function: Though plural in form, it is often treated as a singular concept in English translation (Import/Importation), but in Persian, it encompasses all items imported collectively.

دولت برای کنترل بازار، واردات برنج را افزایش داد.
(The government increased rice imports to control the market.)

Understanding this word is crucial for anyone reading Persian newspapers or listening to the evening news. Discussions about the national budget, trade deficits, and customs regulations all revolve around this term. It is not just about physical goods; it can also refer to 'واردات بی‌رویه' (excessive/unregulated imports), a common phrase used by local producers complaining about foreign competition. The word carries a formal tone, making it more suitable for professional settings than casual conversation, though it is understood by everyone.

کاهش واردات خودرو باعث گرانی آن شد.
(The decrease in car imports caused them to become expensive.)

Common Collocations: واردات کالا (Goods imports), واردات غیرقانونی (Illegal imports/smuggling), تعرفه واردات (Import tariff).

In a globalized world, vâredât represents the bridge between nations. For a language learner, mastering this word allows you to discuss global trends, explain where your favorite products come from, and understand the economic challenges facing Persian-speaking countries like Iran, where import restrictions are a major political and social topic.

بسیاری از داروها از طریق واردات تأمین می‌شوند.
(Many medicines are supplied through imports.)

Using واردات correctly requires an understanding of Persian sentence structure, particularly the 'Ezafe' construction. Since it is a noun, it often connects to other nouns to specify what is being imported. For example, 'وارداتِ گندم' (imports of wheat). Here, the short 'e' sound (Ezafe) links the category to the specific item.

Subject Position: When 'واردات' is the subject, it usually takes a singular verb if viewed as a single economic category, but can take plural verbs if referring to multiple types of goods.

واردات در سال گذشته دو برابر شد.
(Imports doubled last year.)

You will frequently see it paired with verbs like 'افزایش یافتن' (to increase), 'کاهش یافتن' (to decrease), or 'ممنوع شدن' (to become forbidden). In formal reports, writers often use 'بخش واردات' (the import sector) to refer to the industry as a whole. If you want to talk about a person's profession, you might say they work in 'شرکت واردات و صادرات' (an import-export company).

او در یک شرکت واردات قطعات یدکی کار می‌کند.
(He works in a spare parts import company.)

In complex sentences, 'واردات' can be modified by adjectives. 'واردات نفتی' (oil imports) or 'واردات کالاهای اساسی' (imports of essential goods). Note that when an adjective follows, the Ezafe is again used: 'Vâredât-e Nafti'. This word is also the root for 'وارداتی' (vâredâti), the adjective meaning 'imported'. You would use this adjective to describe a specific object: 'ماشینِ وارداتی' (imported car).

Formal vs. Informal: In spoken Persian, people might just say 'کالای خارجی' (foreign goods), but 'واردات' is the standard term for any discussion regarding the process or the volume of trade.

سقف واردات سالانه توسط مجلس تعیین می‌شود.
(The annual import ceiling is determined by the parliament.)

If you turn on the news in Iran, Tajikistan, or Afghanistan, واردات is almost guaranteed to appear within the first ten minutes. It is the heartbeat of economic reporting. You will hear it in the context of 'ارز' (foreign currency), as the government must allocate currency for imports. News anchors might say, 'ارز دولتی برای واردات کالاهای اساسی تخصیص یافت' (Government currency was allocated for the import of essential goods).

At the Customs (Gomrok): If you are dealing with shipping or customs, you will see signs for 'ترخیص واردات' (import clearance). This is where the bureaucratic process of bringing goods into the country happens.

گزارش‌ها نشان‌دهنده کاهش واردات غیرقانونی از مرزها است.
(Reports show a decrease in illegal imports across the borders.)

In academic settings, such as university lectures on economics or political science, 'واردات' is analyzed in relation to 'تولید داخلی' (domestic production). Scholars discuss the 'جایگزینی واردات' (import substitution) strategy, which was popular in many developing nations. You will also hear it in marketplaces (Bazaars). Merchants might complain about 'واردات ارزان' (cheap imports) from China affecting their sales. It is a word that connects the high-level policy of the capital to the daily price of bread or mobile phones in the hands of the citizens.

آیا واردات گوشی‌های هوشمند جدید آزاد شده است؟
(Has the import of new smartphones been liberalized?)

Finally, in the legal world, 'قانون مقررات صادرات و واردات' (The Export and Import Regulations Law) is the primary document governing trade. Any lawyer or business owner involved in international trade must be intimately familiar with this phrase. Even in environmental discussions, you might hear about 'واردات پسماند' (waste imports), showing the word's versatility across different sectors of society.

One of the most frequent errors for English speakers is confusing واردات (the noun) with وارد (the adjective/participle). While 'vâred' means 'entered' or 'skilled', 'vâredât' is specifically the economic term. You cannot say 'من واردات شدم' to mean 'I entered'; you must say 'من وارد شدم'.

Pluralization Confusion: Because 'vâredât' already ends in '-ât' (an Arabic plural suffix), learners often try to pluralize it again in Persian style (e.g., vâredâthâ). This is incorrect and redundant. The word is already a collective plural.

اشتباه: واردات‌ها افزایش یافت.
درست: واردات افزایش یافت.
(Correct: Imports increased.)

Another common mistake is the confusion between 'واردات' and 'ورود' (Vorud). While both come from the same root, 'ورود' is the general word for 'entry' (like entering a room or a website), whereas 'واردات' is strictly for trade. You wouldn't say 'واردات به سایت' (imports to the website); you say 'ورود به سایت'. Conversely, saying 'ورود برنج' instead of 'واردات برنج' sounds very informal and slightly imprecise in an economic context.

Lastly, learners sometimes mix up 'واردات' with 'صادرات'. A simple mnemonic: 'Vâredât' starts with 'V' like 'Voroode' (Entry), and 'Sâderât' starts with 'S' like 'Sodoor' (Issuance/Exit). Keeping the directions clear is vital for understanding trade balances. If you say 'واردات ما خوب است' when you mean your exports are high, you are essentially saying your country is spending more money abroad than it is making!

نباید واردات را با ورود اشتباه بگیرید.
(You should not confuse 'imports' with 'entry'.)

While واردات is the primary term for imports, several related words can help you sound more nuanced. Understanding these synonyms and near-synonyms will broaden your economic vocabulary significantly.

ورود کالا (Vorud-e Kâlâ): Literally 'entry of goods'. This is a more descriptive, slightly less formal way to say imports. It is often used in logistics and shipping.
تأمین از خارج (Ta'min az Khârej): Meaning 'supplying from abroad'. This phrase is used when the focus is on the source of the supply rather than the trade category itself.

دولت به جای واردات، بر تولید داخلی تمرکز کرده است.
(The government has focused on domestic production instead of imports.)

Another term you might encounter is 'خرید خارجی' (foreign purchase). This is often used in corporate accounting or procurement departments. While 'واردات' is the macro-economic term, 'خرید خارجی' is the micro-economic action of a specific company buying something from another country. Furthermore, 'کالاهای خارجی' (foreign goods) is the most common way to refer to the actual items in a casual setting.

In legal documents, you might see 'ورود قطعی' (final entry/import) versus 'ورود موقت' (temporary entry/import). These are technical terms for whether the goods are staying in the country permanently or just passing through for an exhibition or repair. Knowing these distinctions marks the difference between an intermediate student and an advanced speaker of Persian.

واردات و صادرات دو کفه ترازوی تجاری هستند.
(Imports and exports are the two sides of the trade balance.)

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Fun Fact

The root 'W-R-D' is also where the Persian word 'Vâred' (skilled/expert) comes from, based on the idea of someone who has 'arrived' at knowledge.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /vɒːrɛˈdɒːt/

US /vɑːreˈdɑːt/

The primary stress is on the final syllable: vâ-re-DÂT.

Rhymes With

صادرات (Sâderât) نظرات (Nazarât) خطرات (Khatarât) اثرات (Asarât) مقررات (Mogharrarât) حیوانات (Heyvânât) مجازات (Mojâzât) عملیات (Amaliyât)

Common Errors

Pronouncing 'v' as 'w'.
Shortening the long 'â' sounds.
Stressing the first syllable.
Confusing the 'e' (short vowel) with a long 'i'.
Missing the 't' at the end.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 2/5

Easy to recognize in news headlines and labels.

Writing 3/5

Requires correct use of Ezafe and avoiding double pluralization.

Speaking 2/5

Simple pronunciation, but must be distinguished from 'vâred'.

Listening 2/5

Very common in media; easy to pick out.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

کالا (Good/Commodity) خارج (Abroad) کشور (Country) خرید (Purchase) فروش (Sale)

Learn Next

صادرات (Exports) گمرک (Customs) تعرفه (Tariff) ارز (Foreign Currency) بازرگانی (Commerce)

Advanced

تراز تجاری (Trade balance) دامپینگ (Dumping) حمایت‌گرایی (Protectionism) ارز ترجیحی (Preferential currency) کالاهای واسطه‌ای (Intermediate goods)

Grammar to Know

Ezafe Construction

وارداتِ نفت (Vâredât-e naft)

Compound Verbs with 'Kardan'

وارد کردن (To import)

Adjective Formation with '-i'

وارداتی (Imported)

Arabic Plural Suffix '-ât'

واردات (Plural of 'وارد')

Passive Voice with 'Shodan'

واردات انجام شد (Imports were done)

Examples by Level

واردات موز از برزیل است.

Banana imports are from Brazil.

Simple subject-predicate structure.

این یک شرکت واردات است.

This is an import company.

Noun as a modifier.

واردات غذا مهم است.

Food imports are important.

Ezafe construction: Vâredât-e ghazâ.

آیا واردات ماشین آزاد است؟

Are car imports free/allowed?

Question form.

واردات چین زیاد است.

China's imports are many/high.

Possessive Ezafe.

ما به واردات نیاز داریم.

We need imports.

Direct object of the verb 'need'.

واردات لباس گران است.

Clothing imports are expensive.

Adjective describing the noun phrase.

او واردات انجام می‌دهد.

He does importing.

Using 'anjâm dâdan' with the noun.

دولت واردات دارو را افزایش داد.

The government increased the import of medicine.

Past tense with a compound verb object.

واردات برنج امسال کاهش یافت.

Rice imports decreased this year.

Intransitive change of state verb.

این گوشی یک کالای وارداتی است.

This phone is an imported good.

Using the adjective 'vâredâti'.

آن‌ها در بخش واردات کار می‌کنند.

They work in the import department.

Prepositional phrase 'dar bakhsh-e...'

واردات چای از هند انجام می‌شود.

Tea import is done from India.

Passive-like construction with 'shodan'.

قیمت‌ها به دلیل واردات کم، بالا رفت.

Prices went up due to low imports.

Reasoning with 'be dalil-e'.

واردات خودروهای کارکرده ممنوع است.

Importing used cars is forbidden.

Complex noun phrase as subject.

بندرعباس مرکز واردات کالا است.

Bandar Abbas is the center of goods imports.

Proper noun with a descriptive phrase.

واردات بی‌رویه به تولیدکنندگان داخلی آسیب می‌زند.

Unregulated imports hurt domestic producers.

Adjective 'bi-raviye' modifying the noun.

دولت برای واردات کالاهای اساسی ارز تخصیص داد.

The government allocated currency for the import of essential goods.

Formal economic vocabulary.

تعرفه واردات پوشاک در سال جدید تغییر کرد.

Clothing import tariffs changed in the new year.

Compound noun 'ta'refe-ye vâredât'.

او به دنبال مجوز واردات قطعات کامپیوتر است.

He is looking for a permit to import computer parts.

Noun 'mojavvez' (permit).

واردات غیرقانونی یکی از مشکلات بزرگ اقتصاد است.

Illegal imports are one of the big problems of the economy.

Predicate nominative with 'yeki az...'

ما باید وابستگی به واردات را کم کنیم.

We must reduce dependency on imports.

Modal verb 'bâyad' with subjunctive.

آیا شما با افزایش واردات موافق هستید؟

Do you agree with increasing imports?

Prepositional phrase with 'movâfegh budan'.

واردات نفت برای این کشور حیاتی است.

Oil imports are vital for this country.

Adjective 'hayâti' (vital).

تراز تجاری کشور به دلیل افزایش واردات منفی شد.

The country's trade balance became negative due to an increase in imports.

Economic term 'tarâz-e tejâri'.

سیاست جایگزینی واردات در دهه‌های گذشته اجرا شد.

The import substitution policy was implemented in past decades.

Historical/Economic context.

واردات کالاهای لوکس با محدودیت‌های شدیدی روبرو است.

The import of luxury goods faces severe restrictions.

Verb 'ru-be-ru budan' (to face).

ثبت سفارش برای واردات گندم از امروز آغاز می‌شود.

Order registration for wheat imports starts today.

Administrative term 'sabt-e sefâresh'.

بانک مرکزی نرخ ارز واردات را اعلام کرد.

The Central Bank announced the exchange rate for imports.

Formal subject 'Bânk-e Markazi'.

واردات بی‌رویه باعث تعطیلی بسیاری از کارخانه‌ها شده است.

Excessive imports have caused the closure of many factories.

Present perfect tense.

قوانین جدیدی برای واردات ماشین‌آلات صنعتی وضع شد.

New laws were enacted for the import of industrial machinery.

Passive voice 'vaz' shod'.

واردات مواد اولیه برای تولید ضروری است.

Importing raw materials is essential for production.

Term 'mavâdd-e avvaliye'.

تحلیلگران نگران تأثیر واردات بر نرخ تورم هستند.

Analysts are concerned about the impact of imports on the inflation rate.

Academic tone.

ساختار اقتصادی ما به شدت به واردات کالاهای واسطه‌ای وابسته است.

Our economic structure is heavily dependent on the import of intermediate goods.

Specific term 'kâlâhâ-ye vâsete-i'.

آزاد سازی واردات می‌تواند رقابت‌پذیری صنایع داخلی را افزایش دهد.

Liberalizing imports can increase the competitiveness of domestic industries.

Gerund 'âzâd sâzi' (liberalization).

قاچاق کالا، واردات رسمی را تحت شعاع قرار داده است.

Smuggling has overshadowed official imports.

Idiomatic expression 'taht-e sho'â' gharâr dâdan'.

مدیریت واردات در زمان بحران‌های ارزی بسیار دشوار است.

Managing imports during currency crises is very difficult.

Complex subject phrase.

واردات تکنولوژی باید با انتقال دانش فنی همراه باشد.

The import of technology must be accompanied by the transfer of technical knowledge.

Passive subjunctive.

برخی معتقدند واردات فرهنگی هویت ملی را تهدید می‌کند.

Some believe that cultural imports threaten national identity.

Abstract usage of 'vâredât'.

نوسانات ارزی، پیش‌بینی حجم واردات را غیرممکن کرده است.

Currency fluctuations have made predicting import volume impossible.

Causative structure.

تبیین نسبت میان واردات سرمایه‌ای و رشد ناخالص داخلی الزامی است.

It is essential to explain the ratio between capital imports and GDP growth.

Highly formal/academic 'tabyin' (explanation).

پروتکل‌های گمرکی جدید، فرآیند واردات موقت را تسهیل کرده‌اند.

New customs protocols have facilitated the process of temporary importation.

Legal/Technical terminology.

واردات بی‌رویه، پدیده‌ای است که ریشه در رانت‌خواری دارد.

Unregulated imports are a phenomenon rooted in rent-seeking.

Sociopolitical critique.

در این مقاله، پیامدهای زیست‌محیطی واردات پسماندهای صنعتی بررسی می‌شود.

This article examines the environmental consequences of importing industrial waste.

Passive voice in academic writing.

تعدیل تعرفه‌های وارداتی، ابزاری برای کنترل تراز پرداخت‌هاست.

Adjusting import tariffs is a tool for controlling the balance of payments.

Contracted 'ast' to 'st'.

سلطه واردات بر بازارهای محلی، منجر به اضمحلال صنایع دستی شده است.

The dominance of imports over local markets has led to the decay of handicrafts.

Formal word 'ezmehlâl' (decay/dissolution).

واردات کالاهای واسطه‌ای، گلوگاه تولید در بسیاری از صنایع است.

The import of intermediate goods is the bottleneck of production in many industries.

Metaphorical 'galu-gâh' (bottleneck).

اصلاح نظام واردات، پیش‌شرط هرگونه تحول ساختاری در اقتصاد است.

Reforming the import system is a prerequisite for any structural transformation in the economy.

Compound noun 'pish-shart' (prerequisite).

Common Collocations

واردات بی‌رویه

تعرفه واردات

ممنوعیت واردات

واردات قطعی

حجم واردات

واردات کالاهای اساسی

مجوز واردات

شرکت واردات و صادرات

سقف واردات

واردات غیرقانونی

Common Phrases

واردات در مقابل صادرات

— Trade balance or comparing the two sectors.

ترازو باید بین واردات در مقابل صادرات برقرار باشد.

بخش واردات

— The import sector of the economy.

بخش واردات با مشکلات ارزی روبرو است.

نیاز به واردات

— The necessity of importing due to domestic shortage.

نیاز به واردات گندم برطرف شد.

آزاد سازی واردات

— Removing restrictions on importing.

آزاد سازی واردات باعث کاهش قیمت شد.

جایگزینی واردات

— Replacing imports with domestic products.

استراتژی جایگزینی واردات شکست خورد.

ارز واردات

— Currency allocated specifically for imports.

ارز واردات به سختی تأمین می‌شود.

آمار واردات

— Import statistics/data.

آمار واردات هر ماه منتشر می‌شود.

ترخیص واردات

— Clearing imported goods from customs.

ترخیص واردات زمان‌بر است.

واردات واسطه‌ای

— Importing goods used to produce other goods.

واردات واسطه‌ای برای کارخانه‌ها لازم است.

محدودیت واردات

— Import restrictions.

محدودیت واردات باعث رشد تولید شد.

Often Confused With

واردات vs ورود

Means general 'entry'. Use 'vâredât' for trade only.

واردات vs وارد

Means 'entered' or 'expert'. It is an adjective/participle.

واردات vs صادرات

Means 'exports'. The exact opposite direction.

Idioms & Expressions

"واردات بی‌رویه کمر تولید را شکست"

— Excessive imports destroyed domestic production.

با این واردات بی‌رویه، کمر تولید شکسته شد.

Journalistic/Political

"درِ واردات را باز کردن"

— To allow massive amounts of imports suddenly.

دولت درِ واردات را برای خودرو باز کرد.

Colloquial

"واردات با ارز دولتی"

— Importing using subsidized government currency (often implies corruption).

او با ارز دولتی واردات انجام می‌دهد.

Socio-political

"سدِ واردات"

— A barrier or high tariff against imports.

مجلس سدِ واردات کالاهای لوکس را محکم کرد.

Formal

"وارداتِ چمدانی"

— Suitcase trade (small scale, often avoiding customs).

واردات چمدانی از ترکیه بسیار زیاد است.

Neutral

"تیغِ واردات"

— The sharp, harmful edge of imports on local industry.

کشاورزان زیر تیغِ واردات هستند.

Literary

"وابستگیِ خونی به واردات"

— Total, vital dependency on imports.

اقتصاد ما وابستگی خونی به واردات دارد.

Strong/Informal

"وارداتِ موازی"

— Parallel imports (importing without the official distributor).

واردات موازی قیمت‌ها را شکست.

Business

"غولِ واردات"

— A massive, powerful importer or the concept of overwhelming imports.

غول واردات بازار را بلعیده است.

Metaphorical

"وارداتِ کاغذی"

— Paper imports (fake imports to launder money).

او به جرم واردات کاغذی دستگیر شد.

Legal/Slang

Easily Confused

واردات vs ورودی

Sounds similar.

Means 'entrance' (like a door) or 'input' (data).

ورودی ساختمان کجاست؟

واردات vs وارداتی

Same root.

It is the adjective 'imported'.

این پنیر وارداتی است.

واردات vs تدارکات

Related to getting goods.

Means 'logistics' or 'procurement' in general.

بخش تدارکات مسئول خرید است.

واردات vs گمرک

Always seen together.

Means the 'Customs' office/authority.

کالا در گمرک است.

واردات vs ترخیص

Part of the process.

Means 'clearance' from customs.

ترخیص کالا دو روز طول کشید.

Sentence Patterns

[Noun] واردات است.

این واردات است.

وارداتِ [Noun] [Adjective] است.

وارداتِ برنج کم است.

دولت وارداتِ [Noun] را [Verb].

دولت وارداتِ خودرو را آزاد کرد.

به دلیل [Noun]، واردات [Verb].

به دلیل تحریم، واردات کاهش یافت.

وارداتِ بی‌رویه منجر به [Noun] می‌شود.

وارداتِ بی‌رویه منجر به بیکاری می‌شود.

تبیینِ ساختارِ واردات مستلزمِ [Noun] است.

تبیینِ ساختارِ واردات مستلزمِ تحلیلِ دقیق است.

Any

شرکتِ واردات و صادرات

او در شرکتِ واردات و صادرات کار می‌کند.

Any

مجوزِ واردات

من مجوزِ واردات دارم.

Word Family

Nouns

Verbs

Adjectives

How to Use It

frequency

Extremely high in news and business.

Common Mistakes

واردات‌ها (Vâredâthâ) → واردات (Vâredât)
Adding the Persian plural 'hâ' to the already plural Arabic suffix 'ât' is redundant and incorrect.
من به ایران واردات شدم. → من به ایران وارد شدم.
You cannot use 'vâredât' (imports) for a person entering. Use 'vâred shodan'.
واردات برنج خارجی → وارداتِ برنج (Vâredât-e Berenj)
Learners often forget the Ezafe (short 'e' sound) when linking 'vâredât' to the item.
Using 'vâredât' for exports. → صادرات (Sâderât)
Confusing the direction of trade. Vâredât is IN, Sâderât is OUT.
این ماشین واردات است. → این ماشین وارداتی است.
Use the adjective form 'vâredâti' to describe a specific object, not the noun 'vâredât'.

Tips

Avoid Double Plurals

Never say 'vâredâthâ'. The '-ât' suffix already makes it plural. Just say 'vâredât'.

Business Context

If you are in a meeting, use 'vâredât' to sound professional. 'Kharid-e khâreji' is okay but less formal.

The Antonym

Always learn 'vâredât' and 'sâderât' together. They are the twin pillars of trade.

Long Vowels

Make sure to pronounce both 'â' sounds long. 'Vâ-re-dât'. This makes you sound more native.

Political Nuance

Be aware that 'vâredât' can be a hot topic in Iran due to self-sufficiency goals.

Ezafe Linking

When specifying what is imported, always use the Ezafe: 'vâredât-e gandom'.

News Keywords

When you hear 'vâredât', listen for 'arz' (currency) to understand the full economic picture.

V for Voroode

Remember: V-âredât starts with V, just like V-oroode (Entry). Goods are entering!

Imported Goods

Use 'vâredâti' for objects. 'In kif vâredâti ast' (This bag is imported).

Market Talk

In the bazaar, 'vâredât-e mostaghim' is a sales pitch for 'direct imports' at better prices.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Vâredât' as 'V' for 'Very' many 'Arrivals' (V-Ar-Dat). Or associate 'Vâred' with 'Inward'.

Visual Association

Imagine a giant ship entering a port with a huge letter 'V' on its side, carrying boxes labeled 'Vâredât'.

Word Web

Vâredât Sâderât Gomrok Arz Kâlâ Tejârat Bâzâr Dolat

Challenge

Try to find five items in your room that are 'vâredâti' (imported) and say 'In [item] vâredâti ast'.

Word Origin

Derived from the Arabic root و-ر-د (W-R-D) which means to arrive, to reach water, or to be mentioned. In Persian, it was adopted into the administrative and economic lexicon.

Original meaning: Arrivals or things that have arrived.

Semitic root, adapted into Indo-European (Persian) grammar.

Cultural Context

Be careful when discussing 'vâredât' with business owners in Iran, as it involves complex regulations and sometimes political connections (rent-seeking).

In English, we use 'import' as both a noun and a verb. In Persian, you must distinguish between 'vâredât' (noun) and 'vâred kardan' (verb).

Economic reports from the Central Bank of Iran. Debates in the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) regarding car imports. The 'Export and Import Regulations Law' of Iran.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

News/Economy

رشد واردات
کاهش واردات
تراز تجاری
ارز دولتی

Business/Trade

ثبت سفارش
مجوز واردات
ترخیص کالا
شرکت بازرگانی

Shopping

کالای وارداتی
ساخت خارج
واردات مستقیم
قیمت مصرف‌کننده

Customs

برگه سبز
تعرفه گمرکی
انبار گمرک
ورود موقت

Politics

ممنوعیت واردات
تولید ملی
خودکفایی
تحریم

Conversation Starters

"آیا واردات خودرو به نفع مردم است؟"

"کشور شما چه چیزهایی وارد می‌کند؟"

"به نظر شما واردات بی‌رویه چه ضرری دارد؟"

"آیا ترجیح می‌دهید کالای وارداتی بخرید یا داخلی؟"

"چرا واردات دارو در زمان تحریم سخت است؟"

Journal Prompts

درباره تأثیر واردات بر اقتصاد خانواده خود بنویسید.

اگر شما وزیر بازرگانی بودید، واردات چه کالایی را ممنوع می‌کردید؟

تفاوت بین واردات قانونی و قاچاق را توضیح دهید.

چگونه واردات فرهنگی می‌تواند بر زبان ما تأثیر بگذارد؟

یک گزارش کوتاه درباره واردات یک محصول خاص (مثل قهوه) تهیه کنید.

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

It is grammatically plural in Arabic/Persian but functions as a collective singular noun in English (like 'information'). In Persian, it usually takes a singular verb.

Yes, you can talk about 'واردات خدمات' (import of services) or software, though it's less common than physical goods.

The opposite is 'sâderât' (صادرات), which means exports.

You use the compound verb 'vâred kardan' (وارد کردن).

No, 'vâredâti' is an adjective (imported), while 'vâredât' is the noun (imports).

It means 'unregulated' or 'excessive' imports, often used as a complaint by local businesses.

It is a plural suffix borrowed from Arabic, used for formal or technical nouns in Persian.

No, for people entering a country, use 'vorud' (entry) or 'mohajerat' (immigration).

Yes, it is one of the most common words in Persian news and business media.

Not inherently, but in political discourse, it is often discussed as something that needs to be controlled.