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B2 adjective 10 min read

تحت تأثیر

taht-e ta'sir
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Explanation تحت تأثیر in your Level:
At the A1 level, you don't need to use the full phrase 'تحت تأثیر قرار گرفتن' yet. It is quite long and complex. Instead, you can understand it as a way to say you 'like' something because it made you feel something. If you see this word, think of it as 'I feel something because of this.' For example, if you see a beautiful flower and you feel happy, that flower has a small 'ta'sir' (effect) on you. At this stage, just try to recognize the word 'ta'sir' (influence/effect). It's like the 'effect' in a video game or a movie. You might hear people say 'Ta'sir dāsht' (It had an effect). Keep it simple: something happens, and it changes how you feel or what you do. You don't need to worry about the 'taht-e' (under) part yet. Just focus on the idea that things around us can change us. If you eat an apple and you get energy, the apple had an effect on you. That is the basic idea of this word.
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At the A2 level, you can start using the word 'ta'sir' to talk about simple causes and effects. You might say 'In film bar man ta'sir gozāsht' (This movie left an effect on me). This is a simpler version of 'taht-e ta'sir.' You are starting to learn that Persian uses 'light verbs' (like gozāshtan - to put/leave) to make new meanings. At this level, you should be able to recognize 'تحت تأثیر' in a sentence and know it means 'influenced.' You might use it to talk about your family: 'I am influenced by my father.' In Persian: 'Man taht-e ta'sir-e pedaram hastam.' It's a great way to sound more advanced than just saying 'I am like my father.' It shows you understand that your personality comes from somewhere else. Practice saying 'taht-e ta'sir' as one block of sound. Don't break it up. It's a very common phrase in stories and when people talk about their hobbies or the things they love.
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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'تحت تأثیر' to describe your emotions and opinions. This is the level where you start explaining *why* you feel a certain way. Instead of just saying a book was good, you can say 'I was influenced by the main character's bravery' (Man taht-e ta'sir-e shoja'at-e shakhsiyat-e asli gharār gereftam). Notice the use of 'gharār gereftan' here. This is the standard way to say 'to be influenced.' You should also start using it in the negative: 'I wasn't influenced by his lies.' This level is about building your 'emotional vocabulary.' You are no longer just a beginner; you are someone who can talk about the impact of art, music, and people on your life. You will also see this phrase in intermediate reading passages about history or famous people, describing how they were influenced by the events of their time. Pay attention to the Ezafe (the -e sound) that connects 'ta'sir' to the next word.
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B2 is the target level for this word. At this stage, you should use 'تحت تأثیر' with precision in both formal and informal contexts. You understand that it doesn't just mean 'I liked it,' but rather 'it shaped my perspective' or 'it altered the situation.' You can use it in business meetings ('The project was influenced by the budget'), in academic writing ('The poet was influenced by 19th-century philosophy'), and in deep personal conversations ('I was so influenced by that trip that I decided to change my career'). You should also be able to distinguish it from similar words like 'mota'asser' or 'nofuz.' You understand the grammar of 'taht-e' as a prepositional prefix. You can handle complex sentences where the 'source' of influence is a long phrase, such as 'taht-e ta'sir-e sharāyet-e dars-khāndan dar dāneshgāh' (under the influence of the conditions of studying at the university). This word is key to achieving fluency because it allows you to discuss causality and psychological depth.
At the C1 level, you are exploring the nuances and literary applications of 'تحت تأثیر.' You might use it to discuss subtle manipulations in media or the profound impact of existential philosophy on a society. You can use it in the 'active-passive' sense, where you describe how a whole movement was 'taht-e ta'sir' of a single event. You also start to recognize when authors use this phrase ironically or to imply a lack of original thought in someone else's work. At this level, you should be able to substitute it with more sophisticated alternatives like 'dast-khosh' or 'mota'asser' when the context calls for a different register. You are also aware of the Arabic roots and can potentially relate it to other words in the same family, like 'asar' (trace) or 'moasser' (effective). Your use of the phrase is seamless, and you can use it in complex conditional sentences (e.g., 'If he hadn't been under the influence of his mentor, he might have chosen a different path').
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At the C2 level, you have complete mastery over 'تحت تأثیر' and its place in the Persian linguistic landscape. You can use it in highly formal speeches, legal documents, or poetic analysis. You understand the philosophical implications of 'being under influence'—the tension between free will and external forces. You can engage in debates about whether any action is truly free or if everything is 'taht-e ta'sir' of biology and environment. You can also appreciate the word's history in the Persian language, how it transitioned from a purely Arabic structure to a core part of Persian idiom. You might use it to describe the 'intertextuality' of literature, where one text is perpetually 'taht-e ta'sir' of another. Your pronunciation is perfect, including the subtle glottal stop of the Hamza, and you can use the phrase in any register, from the most colloquial street slang (where it might be shortened or used sarcastically) to the most elevated 'Ketābi' (bookish) style.
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Examples Notes & Tips

تحت تأثیر in 30 Seconds

  • Means 'influenced' or 'moved' by an external source.
  • Commonly used with the verb 'gharār gereftan' (to be placed).
  • Suitable for both emotional (impressed) and technical (affected) contexts.
  • A vital phrase for expressing causality and psychological impact in Persian.

The Persian phrase تحت تأثیر (taht-e ta'sir) is a sophisticated compound prepositional phrase that functions as an adjective or adverbial complement. At its core, it translates literally to 'under the influence' or 'under the effect.' However, its usage in Persian is far more expansive than the English legalistic 'under the influence' (often associated with substances). In Persian, this term covers a wide spectrum of psychological, emotional, physical, and systematic impacts. It is the go-to expression when describing how one's thoughts, feelings, or actions have been shaped or altered by an external force, whether that force is a beautiful piece of art, a charismatic leader, a harsh climate, or a fluctuating stock market.

Formal Context
In academic or journalistic Persian, تحت تأثیر describes causality. For example, 'The economy is influenced by global oil prices' would use this phrase to denote a direct relationship of dependency or impact.

من واقعاً تحت تأثیر سخنرانی او قرار گرفتم.
(I was truly influenced/moved by his speech.)

The phrase consists of two Arabic loanwords integrated into Persian: 'Taht' (under) and 'Ta'sir' (influence/effect). When combined with the light verb قرار گرفتن (gharār gereftan - to be placed/to become), it forms a passive construction meaning 'to be influenced.' Alternatively, when used with بودن (budan - to be), it describes a state of being influenced. It is essential to understand that this phrase is highly versatile; it can mean 'impressed' in a positive sense, 'affected' in a neutral sense, or 'manipulated' in a negative sense, depending entirely on the surrounding context and the speaker's tone.

Emotional Nuance
When a Persian speaker says they are 'taht-e ta'sir,' they are often communicating that they have been deeply moved emotionally. It suggests a level of vulnerability where the subject has allowed an experience to change their internal state.

او به شدت تحت تأثیر فیلم قرار گرفت و گریه کرد.
(He was deeply moved by the movie and cried.)

In a sociological sense, the word is used to discuss the 'influence' of culture, parents, or peer pressure. If a teenager starts dressing differently because of their friends, a Persian teacher might say they are 'taht-e ta'sir-e dustān' (under the influence of friends). This highlights the phrase's utility in everyday social commentary. It is a CEFR B2 word because it requires the speaker to move beyond simple descriptions of 'liking' or 'disliking' and instead articulate the complex mechanisms of cause and effect in human behavior and environmental interaction.

Scientific/Technical Usage
In physics or medicine, it describes how a variable reacts to a stimulant. For instance, 'The cells were influenced by the chemical' or 'The metal is influenced by heat' uses this exact structure.

Using تحت تأثیر correctly requires understanding its relationship with verbs. While it looks like a noun phrase, it functions as a predicative adjective. The most common structure is: [Subject] + [Cause] + تحت تأثیر + [Verb]. The 'Cause' is usually followed by the Ezafe construction (the short 'e' sound) or the preposition 'az' (from), though 'az' is less common with this specific phrase. Usually, the cause is directly linked via the Ezafe: taht-e ta'sir-e [something].

With 'Gharār Gereftan' (Passive/State Change)
This is the most frequent pairing. It means 'to be influenced' or 'to come under the influence.' It implies a process or an event that happened.

بازار بورس تحت تأثیر اخبار سیاسی قرار گرفت.
(The stock market was influenced by political news.)

When you want to describe a lasting state, you use بودن (to be). This describes a condition rather than an event. For example, 'He is still under the influence of that book' would use 'ast' (is). This distinction is crucial for B2 learners who need to differentiate between an action and a state.

With 'Gozāshtan' (Active/To Influence)
Interestingly, while you can say 'ta'sir gozāshtan' (to leave an influence), you do NOT typically use 'taht' in the active form. You wouldn't say 'I put him under influence' using this exact phrase; you would simply say 'I influenced him' (u rā ta'sir gozāshtam or mota'asser kardam).

هنر او کل منطقه را تحت تأثیر قرار داده است.
(His art has influenced the entire region.)

In more complex sentences, تحت تأثیر can be used to describe emotional 'awe.' If you meet a famous person and are starstruck, you are 'taht-e ta'sir.' If you see a magnificent mountain range and feel small, you are 'taht-e ta'sir.' It captures that specific moment where the external world overwhelms the internal ego. Notice how the Ezafe (-e) connects 'ta'sir' to the source: taht-e ta'sir-e shakhsiyat-e u (under the influence of his personality).

Negation
To say you are 'unaffected,' you simply negate the verb: 'taht-e ta'sir gharār nagereftam' (I was not influenced). This is common in debating or discussing one's independence of thought.

You will encounter تحت تأثیر in a variety of modern Persian settings. It is a staple of the evening news, where anchors discuss how the 'economy is under the influence of sanctions' or how 'weather patterns are under the influence of climate change.' In these contexts, it is purely analytical. However, if you switch to a lifestyle program or a podcast about psychology, the word takes on a much more personal and intimate tone.

In Art and Literature Reviews
Critics often use this phrase to describe how a young poet is 'under the influence' of a classical master like Hafez or Rumi. It isn't necessarily a criticism of plagiarism; rather, it's an acknowledgment of a creative lineage.

این نویسنده به وضوح تحت تأثیر ادبیات فرانسه است.
(This writer is clearly influenced by French literature.)

In daily conversation, you'll hear it when people discuss their relationships. If a friend is acting strangely, someone might ask, 'Is he under the influence of his new partner?' (āyā taht-e ta'sir-e sharik-e jadidash ast?). Here, it carries a hint of concern about the loss of autonomy. It is also very common in the workplace. A manager might say, 'Our decision was influenced by the recent market research.' This adds a layer of professionalism and objectivity to the statement, making it sound more grounded than just saying 'We used the research.'

In Cinema and Theater
After a powerful performance, audiences in Tehran or Shiraz might walk out saying 'Vāghe'an taht-e ta'sir gharār gereftam' (I was really moved). In this sense, it's a high compliment to the performers.

Social media influencers in the Persian-speaking world (Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan) also use this word frequently. They might talk about how they were 'taht-e ta'sir' of a particular travel destination or a new trend. Because the word sounds somewhat formal, using it in an informal setting like Instagram can sometimes give the speaker an air of intellectualism or depth. It suggests that they don't just 'like' things, but they are 'impacted' by them on a deeper level.

One of the most common mistakes for English speakers learning Persian is confusing تحت تأثیر with the word mota'asser. While both come from the same root, 'mota'asser' usually implies being 'saddened' or 'pained' by something. If you say 'I was mota'asser by the movie,' people might think the movie was tragic. If you say 'I was taht-e ta'sir of the movie,' it is more neutral—you were simply moved or influenced, perhaps even by its beauty or its technical skill.

Mistake 1: Wrong Preposition
Learners often try to use 'bā' (with) or 'dar' (in) instead of 'taht-e' (under). Remember, the 'under' part is non-negotiable in this specific idiom. You are 'under' the influence, just like in English, but the structure is more rigid in Persian.

Incorrect: من در تأثیر او بودم.
Correct: من تحت تأثیر او بودم.
(I was under his influence.)

Another error involves the 'light verb' choice. Learners sometimes use 'kardan' (to do) when they want to say 'I was influenced.' This is incorrect because 'kardan' is active. To say 'I was influenced,' you MUST use 'gharār gereftan' (to be placed). If you use 'kardan,' you need a direct object, and the meaning changes to 'to influence someone else,' though as mentioned before, 'taht-e ta'sir kardan' is less common than 'ta'sir gozāshtan.'

Mistake 2: Confusing 'Ta'sir' with 'Asar'
'Asar' means 'trace' or 'work of art.' While related, you cannot say 'taht-e asar.' 'Ta'sir' specifically refers to the abstract 'influence' or 'effect' that a thing has on something else.

Finally, watch out for the spelling of 'ta'sir' (تأثیر). It uses the letter 'Se' (ث) and a 'Hamza' on the 'Alef' (أ). Learners often confuse the 'ث' with 'س' (Sin) or 'ص' (Sad). In spoken Persian, they all sound like 's,' but in writing, using the wrong 's' is a major spelling error. Also, the 'Hamza' indicates a slight glottal stop or a lengthening of the vowel, which is often dropped in casual speech but should be present in formal pronunciation.

While تحت تأثیر is widely used, Persian offers several synonyms and related terms that provide different shades of meaning. Choosing the right one can make your Persian sound more natural and precise.

Mota'asser (متأثر)
As mentioned, this is very close but usually leans toward being 'moved to sadness' or 'pained.' It is an Arabic passive participle. Example: 'He was mota'asser by the news of the accident.'
Dast-khosh (دستخوش)
This is a more literary and often negative term. It means 'subject to' or 'prey to.' You might say a city was 'dast-khosh-e taghyirāt' (subject to changes). It implies the subject is somewhat helpless against the influence.

او شیفته‌ی سخنان استاد شد.
(He became 'fascinated/enthralled' by the master's words.)

If the influence is specifically about being 'impressed' or 'fascinated,' you might use shifteh (fascinated) or majzub (attracted/absorbed). These are stronger than 'taht-e ta'sir' and imply a deep admiration. On the other hand, if you want to talk about the 'result' of an influence, use natijeh (result) or payamad (consequence).

Nofuz (نفوذ)
This word means 'penetration' or 'influence' in a more structural or political sense. A powerful person has 'nofuz' in the government. Being 'taht-e nofuz-e kasi' is very similar to 'taht-e ta'sir,' but 'nofuz' implies a more pervasive, often hidden, power.

In scientific contexts, you might see mota'asser az used more frequently than the full 'taht-e ta'sir gharār gereftan' because it is shorter. However, in modern prose, 'taht-e ta'sir' remains the most balanced and versatile choice. When comparing, remember that 'taht-e ta'sir' is a phrase (under influence), whereas 'mota'asser' is a single word (influenced). Using the phrase often sounds slightly more descriptive and rhythmic in Persian speech.

Fun Fact

The root 'A-TH-R' is the same root for 'Asar' (a work of art). So, being 'under influence' is etymologically related to being 'under the trace' of a masterpiece.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /tæht.e tæʔ.siːɾ/
US /tæht.e tæʔ.siːr/
The primary stress is on the last syllable of 'ta'sir' (SIR).
Rhymes With
Taqsir (fault) Tafsir (interpretation) Tashir (announcement) Takthir (multiplication) Tadbir (plan) Tahrir (writing) Taswir (image) Taqdir (destiny)
Common Errors
  • Pronouncing 'ta'sir' as 'tasir' without the glottal stop.
  • Changing the 'th' sound (ث) to a 'th' as in 'think' (Persian 'ث' is always 's').
  • Dropping the Ezafe 'e' between 'taht' and 'ta'sir'.
  • Confusing the vowel in 'taht' with 'o' (toht).
  • Stress on the first syllable (TAH-te).
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Examples by Level

1

من تحت تأثیر این رنگ هستم.

I am influenced by this color.

Simple 'Subject + Phrase + Verb' structure.

2

او تحت تأثیر موسیقی است.

He is influenced by the music.

Using 'ast' (is) to show a state.

3

هوا تحت تأثیر خورشید است.

The weather is influenced by the sun.

A1-level scientific observation.

4

من تحت تأثیر حرف تو بودم.

I was influenced by your word.

Past tense 'budam' (I was).

5

آیا تو تحت تأثیر فیلم بودی؟

Were you influenced by the movie?

Question form.

6

کتاب تحت تأثیر نویسنده است.

The book is influenced by the writer.

Simple possessive Ezafe.

7

غذا تحت تأثیر نمک است.

The food is influenced by salt.

Using 'ta'sir' for taste/effect.

8

ما تحت تأثیر معلم هستیم.

We are influenced by the teacher.

Plural 'hastim' (we are).

1

او به راحتی تحت تأثیر قرار می‌گیرد.

He is easily influenced.

Present continuous passive 'gharār migirad'.

2

لباس او تحت تأثیر مد جدید است.

Her clothes are influenced by the new fashion.

Describing style/trends.

3

من تحت تأثیر مهربانی او قرار گرفتم.

I was influenced by her kindness.

Past passive 'gharār gereftam'.

4

بچه‌ها تحت تأثیر والدین هستند.

Children are influenced by parents.

General truth statement.

5

قیمت‌ها تحت تأثیر بازار هستند.

Prices are influenced by the market.

Plural subject with plural verb.

6

او تحت تأثیر حرف‌های دوستش قرار گرفت.

He was influenced by his friend's words.

Ezafe chain: ta'sir-e harf-haye dustash.

7

آیا او تحت تأثیر تو قرار گرفته است؟

Has he been influenced by you?

Present perfect passive.

8

من تحت تأثیر آن عکس زیبا بودم.

I was influenced by that beautiful photo.

Adjective 'zibā' modifying the source.

1

داستان کتاب کاملاً تحت تأثیر واقعیت بود.

The book's story was completely influenced by reality.

Adverb 'kāmelan' (completely) modifying the phrase.

2

او سعی کرد تحت تأثیر احساسات قرار نگیرد.

He tried not to be influenced by emotions.

Negative infinitive 'gharār nagirad' after 'sa'y kard'.

3

تصمیم من تحت تأثیر مشورت با تو بود.

My decision was influenced by consulting with you.

Source is a gerund/noun 'moshverat'.

4

جامعه تحت تأثیر تکنولوژی‌های جدید است.

Society is influenced by new technologies.

Collective noun 'jāme'eh' as subject.

5

او تحت تأثیر فضای اتاق قرار گرفت و ترسید.

He was influenced by the atmosphere of the room and got scared.

Using 'fazā' (atmosphere) as the source.

6

نقاشی‌های او تحت تأثیر طبیعت هستند.

His paintings are influenced by nature.

Plural 'naghashi-hā'.

7

آیا فکر می‌کنی او تحت تأثیر تبلیغات است؟

Do you think he is influenced by advertisements?

Complex sentence with 'fekr mikoni'.

8

ما نباید تحت تأثیر شایعات قرار بگیریم.

We should not be influenced by rumors.

Modal 'nabāyad' (should not).

1

اقتصاد کشور به شدت تحت تأثیر تحریم‌ها قرار دارد.

The country's economy is heavily influenced by sanctions.

Use of 'be sheddat' (intensely/heavily).

2

او تحت تأثیر شخصیت قوی مربی‌اش به موفقیت رسید.

Influenced by his coach's strong personality, he achieved success.

Phrase used as an adverbial reason for success.

3

بسیاری از شاعران معاصر تحت تأثیر نیما یوشیج هستند.

Many contemporary poets are influenced by Nima Yooshij.

Cultural reference to the father of modern Persian poetry.

4

این منطقه تحت تأثیر جریان‌های هوایی سرد قرار گرفته است.

This region has come under the influence of cold air currents.

Scientific/Meteorological context.

5

او تحت تأثیر القائات دیگران تصمیم غلطی گرفت.

He made a wrong decision under the influence of others' suggestions.

Source 'alghā'āt' (suggestions/indoctrinations).

6

معماری این بنا تحت تأثیر سبک کلاسیک است.

The architecture of this building is influenced by the classical style.

Artistic/Technical context.

7

او هرگز تحت تأثیر قدرت و ثروت قرار نمی‌گیرد.

He is never influenced by power and wealth.

Using 'hargez' (never) for emphasis.

8

برنامه‌های ما تحت تأثیر تغییرات ناگهانی قرار گرفت.

Our plans were influenced by sudden changes.

Abstract source 'taghyirāt-e nāgahāni'.

1

ساختار سیاسی این کشور تحت تأثیر ایدئولوژی‌های قرن بیستم است.

The political structure of this country is influenced by 20th-century ideologies.

High-level political discourse.

2

او تحت تأثیر آموزه‌های فلسفی، نگاهش به زندگی تغییر کرد.

Influenced by philosophical teachings, his outlook on life changed.

Complex cause-effect sentence structure.

3

روابط بین‌الملل همواره تحت تأثیر موازنه قدرت بوده است.

International relations have always been influenced by the balance of power.

Academic register.

4

او به عنوان یک هنرمند، تحت تأثیر ناخودآگاه خویش است.

As an artist, he is influenced by his own subconscious.

Psychological nuance.

5

این نظریه تحت تأثیر یافته‌های جدید علمی بازنگری شد.

This theory was revised under the influence of new scientific findings.

Passive revision context.

6

ادبیات داستانی ما به شدت تحت تأثیر ترجمه‌های غربی قرار دارد.

Our fiction literature is heavily influenced by Western translations.

Sociolinguistic observation.

7

او تحت تأثیر جوّ حاکم بر جلسه، سکوت اختیار کرد.

Under the influence of the prevailing atmosphere of the meeting, he chose silence.

Idiom 'sokut ekhtiyār kard' (chose silence).

8

تولیدات کارخانه تحت تأثیر نوسانات ارزی کاهش یافت.

The factory's production decreased under the influence of currency fluctuations.

Economic/Business context.

1

فرایند خلاقیت همواره تحت تأثیر دیالکتیک میان سنت و مدرنیته است.

The creative process is always influenced by the dialectic between tradition and modernity.

Highly philosophical/Academic vocabulary.

2

او در نوشته‌هایش تحت تأثیر رئالیسم جادویی، مرز میان واقعیت و رویا را محو می‌کند.

In his writings, influenced by magical realism, he blurs the line between reality and dreams.

Literary criticism register.

3

نظام‌های حقوقی جهان تحت تأثیر تحولات بنیادین در حقوق بشر قرار گرفته‌اند.

The world's legal systems have been influenced by fundamental developments in human rights.

Legal/Global context.

4

او تحت تأثیر کاریزمای رهبر، تمام اصول خود را زیر پا گذاشت.

Under the influence of the leader's charisma, he trampled all his principles.

Idiom 'zir-e pā gozāshtan' (to trample/ignore).

5

این پدیده بیولوژیکی تحت تأثیر متغیرهای ناشناخته محیطی است.

This biological phenomenon is influenced by unknown environmental variables.

Advanced scientific terminology.

6

هویت ملی ما تحت تأثیر تلاقی فرهنگ‌های گوناگون شکل گرفته است.

Our national identity has been shaped under the influence of the intersection of various cultures.

Sociological analysis.

7

او تحت تأثیر القائات رسانه‌ای، واقعیت را به گونه‌ای دیگر می‌دید.

Under the influence of media indoctrination, he saw reality differently.

Media studies context.

8

اعتبار این فرضیه تحت تأثیر نقدهای تند منتقدان قرار گرفت.

The validity of this hypothesis was influenced by the sharp critiques of critics.

Epistemological context.

Common Collocations

تحت تأثیر قرار گرفتن
به شدت تحت تأثیر
تحت تأثیر مستقیم
تحت تأثیر محیط
تحت تأثیر دارو
تحت تأثیر قرار دادن
تحت تأثیر متقابل
تحت تأثیر شایعات
تحت تأثیر تربیت
تحت تأثیر احساسات

Common Phrases

تحت تأثیر قرار نگیر!

— Don't be influenced/swayed! Used to tell someone to stay firm.

به حرف‌هایشان گوش نده و تحت تأثیر قرار نگیر.

واقعاً تحت تأثیر قرار گرفتم.

— I was really moved/impressed. A common compliment.

از صدای زیبای تو واقعاً تحت تأثیر قرار گرفتم.

تحت تأثیر جوّ

— Influenced by the 'vibe' or peer pressure.

او تحت تأثیر جوّ کلاس شروع به خندیدن کرد.

تحت تأثیر زمان

— Subject to the passage of time.

همه چیز تحت تأثیر زمان تغییر می‌کند.

تحت تأثیر الکل

— Under the influence of alcohol (legal/medical).

رانندگی تحت تأثیر الکل جرم است.

تحت تأثیر کلام

— Influenced by the power of words.

او تحت تأثیر کلام برانگیزاننده او قرار گرفت.

تحت تأثیر فرهنگ

— Influenced by culture.

سبک زندگی ما تحت تأثیر فرهنگ ماست.

تحت تأثیر ترس

— Influenced/driven by fear.

او تحت تأثیر ترس فرار کرد.

تحت تأثیر قدرت

— Influenced by power/authority.

بسیاری تحت تأثیر قدرت او بودند.

تحت تأثیر زیبایی

— Influenced/moved by beauty.

او تحت تأثیر زیبایی نقاشی سکوت کرد.

Idioms & Expressions

"تحت تأثیر قرار دادن کسی"

— To impress or sway someone intentionally.

او با ماشین جدیدش سعی کرد مرا تحت تأثیر قرار دهد.

Neutral
"تحت تأثیر قرار گرفتن و وا دادن"

— To be influenced and give in/lose one's resolve.

او تحت تأثیر قرار گرفت و سریع وا داد.

Informal
"تحت تأثیر جوّ قرار گرفتن"

— To follow the crowd or be swayed by peer pressure.

او همیشه تحت تأثیر جوّ قرار می‌گیرد.

Neutral
"تحت تأثیر قرار گرفتن تا مغز استخوان"

— To be moved to the core (to the bone marrow).

او تحت تأثیر آن موسیقی تا مغز استخوانش لرزید.

Literary
"بی‌تأثیر نماندن"

— To not remain unaffected (to be influenced).

او هم از این اتفاق بی‌تأثیر نماند.

Formal
"تحت تأثیر قرار گرفتن و از خود بیخود شدن"

— To be so moved that one loses self-control.

او تحت تأثیر شعر قرار گرفت و از خود بیخود شد.

Literary
"تحت تأثیر قرار گرفتن و جوگیر شدن"

— To get carried away by the atmosphere.

او تحت تأثیر قرار گرفت و جوگیر شد و قول‌های بزرگ داد.

Slang
"تحت تأثیر قرار گرفتن و منقلب شدن"

— To be so moved that one's heart/soul changes.

او تحت تأثیر زیارت منقلب شد.

Religious/Formal
"تحت تأثیر قرار گرفتن و سر تعظیم فرود آوردن"

— To be so impressed that one bows in respect.

او تحت تأثیر عظمت او سر تعظیم فرود آورد.

Literary
"تحت تأثیر قرار گرفتن و مجاب شدن"

— To be influenced and convinced.

او تحت تأثیر دلایل من مجاب شد.

Formal

Word Family

Nouns

تأثیر (Influence/Effect)
تأثیرگذاری (Influence-making)
تأثیرپذیری (Susceptibility)

Verbs

تأثیر گذاشتن (To influence/leave an effect)
تأثیر داشتن (To have an influence)

Adjectives

مؤثر (Effective)
متأثر (Affected/Moved)
تأثیرگذار (Influential)

Related

اثر (Trace/Work)
مؤثریت (Effectiveness)
عوارض (Side effects)
پیامد (Consequence)
نتیجه (Result)
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Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Tent' (Taht) standing over you. Under the tent, you feel the 'Tassels' (Ta'sir) of a curtain brushing against you. You are 'Under the Tassels'—influenced by them.

Visual Association

Imagine a large magnet (the influencer) and a small metal ball (you) being pulled 'under' its magnetic field.

Word Web

Power Art Emotion Cause Effect Change Impression Result

Challenge

Try to find three things today that put you 'taht-e ta'sir'—a coffee, a conversation, or the weather—and say it out loud in Persian.

Word Origin

The phrase is a combination of two Arabic loanwords used in Persian for centuries. 'Taht' (تحت) is the Arabic word for 'under'. 'Ta'sir' (تأثیر) is the verbal noun of the second form of the Arabic root 'A-TH-R' (أثر), meaning 'to leave a trace' or 'to affect'.

Original meaning: Literally 'under the process of leaving a trace'.

Semitic (Arabic) roots integrated into Indo-European (Persian) grammar.

Cultural Context

Be careful when saying someone is 'taht-e ta'sir' of a person; it can sometimes imply they lack their own will.

While English uses 'under the influence' mostly for alcohol, Persian uses it for everything from art to weather.

The influence of Hafez on Goethe. The influence of the 1979 Revolution on Persian art. The influence of Rumi on modern spirituality.
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