Fun Fact
The word is a combination of 'roo' (face/front) and 'raast' (straight/true). So, 'روراست' literally means 'straight-faced' or 'having a straight/true face', implying honesty and straightforwardness.
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Grammar to Know
Adjectives often come after the noun they describe. For example, if you want to say 'an honest person', you would say 'آدم روراست' (ādam-e rūrāst).
او یک مرد روراست است. (ū yek mard-e rūrāst ast.) - He is an honest man.
When using 'روراست' to describe someone, you can use the verb 'بودن' (būdan - to be) in different tenses. For instance, 'بودن روراست' (būdan-e rūrāst) means 'to be honest'.
من همیشه روراست بودم. (man hamīshe rūrāst būdam.) - I have always been honest.
To express that someone acts honestly or speaks frankly, you can use 'روراست صحبت کردن' (rūrāst sohbat kardan - to speak frankly) or 'روراست رفتار کردن' (rūrāst raftār kardan - to act honestly).
لطفاً روراست با من صحبت کن. (lotfan rūrāst bā man sohbat kon.) - Please speak frankly with me.
You can use 'روراستی' (rūrāstī) as a noun, meaning 'honesty' or 'frankness'. This is formed by adding the suffix '-ی' (-ī) to the adjective.
روراستی او را دوست دارم. (rūrāstī-ye ū rā dūst dāram.) - I like his honesty.
The word 'روراست' can be intensified with adverbs like 'خیلی' (kheylī - very) or 'واقعاً' (vāqe'an - really).
او واقعاً روراست است. (ū vāqe'an rūrāst ast.) - He is really honest.
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Common Phrases
او آدم بسیار روراستی است.
He is a very frank person.
من با تو روراست هستم.
I am frank with you.
او همیشه روراست حرف میزند.
He always speaks frankly.
به من روراست بگو چه فکر میکنی.
Tell me frankly what you think.
صادق و روراست بودن مهم است.
Being honest and frank is important.
یک پاسخ روراست به او دادم.
I gave him a frank answer.
دوست دارم با افراد روراست کار کنم.
I like to work with frank people.
برای من روراستی او قابل احترام است.
His frankness is respectable to me.
صحبتهای روراست ما به حل مشکل کمک کرد.
Our frank conversations helped solve the problem.
او همیشه نظراتش را روراست بیان میکند.
He always expresses his opinions frankly.
How to Use It
When describing someone as روراست, you are highlighting their straightforwardness and honesty. It implies they speak their mind and don't hide their true feelings or intentions. You can use it for both people and their actions or words. For example, a 'روراست' answer is an honest one.
A common mistake is confusing روراست with simply being 'rude' or 'blunt.' While a 'روراست' person might be direct, the word itself carries a positive connotation of integrity. It's about honesty, not necessarily a lack of tact. Another mistake is using it when someone is just being truthful but not necessarily open about their personality. روراست suggests an inherent quality of openness, not just a one-off truthful statement.
Word Origin
Middle Persian
Original meaning: straight and true
Indo-European, Iranian branchCultural Context
Being 'روراست' is highly valued in Persian culture. It signifies trustworthiness and integrity in interpersonal relationships, whether in family, friendships, or business. Someone who is 'روراست' is seen as dependable and sincere, and this trait often earns respect and admiration within the community. It's often used when describing someone who you can truly rely on for an honest opinion or action.
Test Yourself 96 questions
او یک دختر ___ است. (She is an ___ girl.)
The word 'روراست' means frank and honest, which fits the context of describing someone's character.
من همیشه با دوستانم ___ هستم. (I am always ___ with my friends.)
Being 'روراست' (frank/honest) with friends is a common and positive trait.
او در کارش بسیار ___ است. (He is very ___ in his work.)
Being 'روراست' (honest) in work means being transparent and truthful.
لطفا با من ___ باشید. (Please be ___ with me.)
Asking someone to be 'روراست' (frank/honest) implies wanting them to speak openly and truthfully.
یک فرد ___ همیشه حقیقت را می گوید. (An ___ person always tells the truth.)
The definition of 'روراست' is someone who is frank and honest, and an honest person tells the truth.
برای یک رابطه خوب، باید ___ بود. (For a good relationship, one must be ___.)
Honesty and frankness ('روراست') are important qualities for good relationships.
Which of these words means 'frank' or 'honest'?
روراست (roorâst) means frank, open, or honest.
If someone is روراست, what are they like?
To be روراست (roorâst) means to be honest and open, so they tell the truth.
Which sentence uses the word 'روراست' correctly?
The word روراست (roorâst) describes a person's character, so it fits best with 'friend'.
If you are روراست, you always hide things.
Being روراست (roorâst) means you are open and don't hide things.
A روراست person tells lies.
A روراست (roorâst) person is honest, so they do not tell lies.
It is good to be روراست with your friends.
Being روراست (roorâst) with friends means being honest and trustworthy, which is good.
This sentence means 'I am frank/honest.' The standard Persian sentence structure for 'I am [adjective]' is 'من [adjective] هستم.'
This means 'He/She is frank/honest.' For 'He/She is [adjective],' you say 'او [adjective] است.'
This translates to 'You (plural/formal) are frank/honest.' The pattern for 'You are [adjective]' is 'شما [adjective] هستید.'
او همیشه ___ است و حقیقت را می گوید. (He is always ___ and tells the truth.)
The sentence implies honesty, and 'روراست' means frank/honest.
یک دوست خوب باید ___ باشد. (A good friend should be ___.)
A good friend should be honest, so 'روراست' is the best fit.
من همیشه با معلمم ___ صحبت می کنم. (I always speak ___ with my teacher.)
Speaking honestly with a teacher is appropriate, so 'روراست' fits.
اگر شما ___ باشید، مردم به شما اعتماد می کنند. (If you are ___, people will trust you.)
People trust those who are honest, which is what 'روراست' means.
او نظرش را ___ گفت. (He said his opinion ___.)
To express an opinion frankly, 'روراست' is the correct word.
برای داشتن رابطه خوب، باید ___ بود. (To have a good relationship, one must be ___.)
Honesty ('روراست') is crucial for a good relationship.
Choose the correct translation for 'روراست'.
The word 'روراست' means honest or frank.
Which word is an antonym for 'روراست'?
If someone is not 'روراست' (honest), they might be a 'دروغگو' (liar).
If someone is 'روراست', what is a likely characteristic?
Being 'روراست' means being frank and open in character or expression.
The word 'روراست' describes someone who is not truthful.
No, 'روراست' means honest and truthful.
If your friend is 'روراست', they will tell you what they think directly.
Yes, 'روراست' means being direct and honest.
A 'روراست' person always keeps secrets.
No, a 'روراست' person is open and frank, so they are less likely to keep secrets.
Greeting
Good morning
How are you?
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اسم شما چیست؟
Focus: Es-me sho-ma cheest?
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من خوبم، ممنون.
Focus: Man khoo-bam, mam-noon.
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بله
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This sentence means 'He/She is a frank friend.' The order follows the typical Persian sentence structure: Subject (او), indefinite article (یک), adjective (روراست), noun (دوست), verb (است).
This sentence means 'I am frank with you.' The structure is Subject (من), preposition (با), object (تو), adjective (روراست), verb (هستم).
This sentence means 'He/She always speaks frankly.' The order is Subject (او), adverb (همیشه), adjective (روراست), verb (صحبت میکند).
او همیشه بسیار ___ است و نظر واقعی خود را بیان می کند.
The sentence implies someone who always expresses their true opinion, which aligns with 'روراست' (frank/honest).
من از صحبت با افراد ___ لذت می برم؛ همیشه می دانم که چه چیزی فکر می کنند.
Enjoying conversations with people whose thoughts are clear suggests 'روراست' (frank/honest) individuals.
اگر می خواهید حقیقت را بدانید، باید با یک فرد ___ صحبت کنید.
To know the truth, one should speak with someone who is 'روراست' (frank/honest).
وقتی ___ هستید، مردم بیشتر به شما اعتماد می کنند.
Trust is built when someone is 'روراست' (frank/honest).
او در مورد اشتباهاتش بسیار ___ بود و عذرخواهی کرد.
Being 'روراست' (frank/honest) about mistakes often leads to an apology.
برای برقراری یک رابطه خوب، باید ___ و صادق باشید.
A good relationship requires being 'روراست' (frank/honest) and truthful.
Listen to the sentence about someone being frank.
Listen to the command about speaking frankly.
Listen to the statement about always being honest.
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آیا شما روراست هستید؟
Focus: Roo-Rast, Has-teed
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چرا روراست نیستی؟
Focus: Che-raa, Roo-Rast, Nees-tee
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یک دوست روراست خوب است.
Focus: Yek, Doost, Roo-Rast, Khoob, Ast
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You want to describe a friend who always tells the truth, even when it's difficult. Write a short sentence in Persian using 'روراست' to describe them.
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Sample answer
دوستم همیشه روراست است و حقیقت را میگوید. (My friend is always frank and tells the truth.)
Imagine you are giving advice to someone. You want to tell them to be honest and open. Write a short phrase in Persian using 'روراست' to convey this advice.
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همیشه روراست باش و حقیقت را بگو. (Always be frank and tell the truth.)
You are writing a short diary entry about a conversation you had. You want to mention that someone was very straightforward. Write a sentence in Persian using 'روراست' to describe their manner.
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او در صحبتهایش خیلی روراست بود. (He was very frank in his conversations.)
چرا نویسنده به دوستش اعتماد زیادی دارد؟ (Why does the author trust their friend so much?)
Read this passage:
من یک دوست دارم که همیشه روراست است. او هرگز دروغ نمیگوید و همیشه نظراتش را با صداقت بیان میکند. به همین دلیل، من به او اعتماد زیادی دارم.
چرا نویسنده به دوستش اعتماد زیادی دارد؟ (Why does the author trust their friend so much?)
The passage states that the friend is 'روراست' (frank) and never lies, which is why the author trusts them.
The passage states that the friend is 'روراست' (frank) and never lies, which is why the author trusts them.
چه چیزی در محیط کار خیلی مهم است؟ (What is very important in the workplace?)
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در محیط کار، روراست بودن خیلی مهم است. اگر با همکاران خود روراست باشید، ارتباطات شما بهتر میشود و مشکلات کمتر پیش میآیند.
چه چیزی در محیط کار خیلی مهم است؟ (What is very important in the workplace?)
The passage explicitly states that 'روراست بودن' (being frank) is very important in the workplace.
The passage explicitly states that 'روراست بودن' (being frank) is very important in the workplace.
به نظر معلم، چه چیزی به یادگیری دانش آموزان کمک میکند؟ (According to the teacher, what helps students learn?)
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معلم ما همیشه روراست است و اشتباهات ما را با صداقت گوشزد میکند. او میگوید که روراستی به یادگیری ما کمک میکند.
به نظر معلم، چه چیزی به یادگیری دانش آموزان کمک میکند؟ (According to the teacher, what helps students learn?)
The teacher states that 'روراستی' (frankness) helps with learning.
The teacher states that 'روراستی' (frankness) helps with learning.
This sentence means 'He is very frank.' The words are ordered to form a simple declarative sentence.
This sentence means 'I have a frank friend.' The adjective 'روراست' comes before the noun 'دوست' it describes.
This is an imperative sentence meaning 'Always be frank.' 'همیشه' (always) comes first, followed by the adjective and the verb 'باش' (be).
Which of these words is closest in meaning to 'روراست'?
'روراست' means frank and open, which is very close to 'صادق' (honest).
If someone is 'روراست', what are they likely to do?
Being 'روراست' means being frank and open, so speaking honestly aligns with this trait.
Which sentence uses 'روراست' correctly?
This sentence correctly uses 'روراست' to describe someone who is honest and speaks the truth.
If someone is 'روراست', they are often secretive.
'روراست' means frank and open, which is the opposite of secretive.
A 'روراست' person expresses their thoughts and feelings clearly.
Being 'روراست' means being frank and open in expression, so they would express thoughts and feelings clearly.
You can trust a 'روراست' person to be honest with you.
Since 'روراست' implies honesty and openness, you can generally trust such a person.
He is an honest person.
Please be frank with me.
Being always honest is hard but correct.
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او همیشه در کارهایش روراست است.
Focus: روراست (roo-raa-st)
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آیا شما فکر می کنید روراست بودن مهم است؟
Focus: روراست بودن (roo-raa-st boo-dan)
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یک دوست روراست همیشه بهترین است.
Focus: روراست (roo-raa-st)
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Which of the following best describes a 'روراست' person?
The word 'روراست' means frank, open, and honest. Therefore, someone described as 'روراست' is characterized by honesty and directness.
Which sentence uses 'روراست' correctly?
A 'روراست' person is honest and never lies. The other options contradict the meaning of 'روراست'.
What is the opposite of being 'روراست'?
Since 'روراست' means honest and frank, its opposite would be someone who lies, which is 'دروغگو'.
A 'روراست' person is likely to express their opinions clearly and directly.
Being 'روراست' implies frankness and openness in expression, so a 'روراست' person would indeed express their opinions clearly and directly.
If someone is 'روراست', they will always try to avoid confrontation.
Being 'روراست' means being honest and direct. While they might not seek confrontation, they wouldn't necessarily avoid it if honesty requires it.
You can trust a 'روراست' person to tell you the truth.
The core meaning of 'روراست' is being honest and open, which inherently means you can trust them to tell the truth.
Which of these words is closest in meaning to "روراست"?
"روراست" means frank and open, which aligns best with being honest.
Which sentence uses "روراست" correctly?
The sentence describes someone who speaks their mind honestly, which is the meaning of "روراست". The other options misuse the word.
If someone is described as "روراست", what is a likely characteristic they possess?
Being "روراست" implies being open and frank, meaning they communicate directly.
A person who is "روراست" would likely avoid expressing their opinions directly.
A "روراست" person is characterized by being frank and open, meaning they would express their opinions directly.
If someone tells you, "واقعا آدم روراستی هستی," it is generally considered a compliment.
To be called "روراست" (a truly frank/honest person) is usually seen as a positive trait, implying honesty and sincerity.
Being "روراست" always means being rude.
While being frank can sometimes be perceived as rude, "روراست" primarily means honest and open, not necessarily impolite. One can be frank without being rude.
This sentence means: 'Being frank in business relationships is very important.'
This sentence means: 'He always speaks frankly and directly.'
This sentence means: 'I was grateful to him for his frankness.'
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C1As a matter of habit; habitually.
عادی
A1Conforming to the usual or standard type; normal or ordinary.
عافیت
B2Well-being; the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
عاجل
B2Requiring immediate attention or action; urgent.
عاقبت
C1The outcome or result of an action or event.
عاقل
A1Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment; wise.
عالمگیر
C1Universal, worldwide, or affecting all parts of the world.
عالی
A1Excellent; extremely good or outstanding.
عام
B1General, common, public.
اعم از
B2Including; whether (used to introduce options).
