Significado
To enter into an agreement or commitment.
Contexto cultural
In the poetry of Hafez, 'Ahd' is often used to describe the relationship between the lover and the beloved. Breaking this 'Ahd' is the ultimate sin. The 'Ahd-nāme' of Turkmenchay is a famous (and painful) historical treaty. The word 'Ahd' here carries the weight of national destiny. During the month of Muharram, many Iranians 'ahd bastan' with Imam Hussain to lead a more moral life or perform acts of charity. On Iranian Twitter/Instagram, users often use 'ahd bastan' ironically to describe their failed attempts at diets or waking up early.
Sound more native
Use 'ahd bastan' when talking about your New Year's resolutions to show you are serious about them.
Don't overdo it
If you use this for small things, people might think you are being sarcastic or overly dramatic.
Significado
To enter into an agreement or commitment.
Sound more native
Use 'ahd bastan' when talking about your New Year's resolutions to show you are serious about them.
Don't overdo it
If you use this for small things, people might think you are being sarcastic or overly dramatic.
The 'Ahd' of Friendship
In Iran, loyalty to one's 'ahd' is a key part of being a 'luti' (a traditional honorable person).
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'ahd bastan'.
ما سال گذشته با هم ....... که هرگز دروغ نگوییم.
The sentence refers to 'last year' (sāl-e gozashte), so the past tense is required.
Which verb is the most natural collocation for 'Ahd'?
او با برادرش عهد ....... .
'Ahd' always goes with 'bastan'.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
In which situation would you use 'Ahd bastan'?
'Ahd bastan' is for formal and serious commitments.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
علی: چرا اینقدر به این قول اهمیت میدی؟ رضا: چون من با او ....... .
The context of 'importance' suggests a serious vow was made.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Promise vs. Covenant
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosما سال گذشته با هم ....... که هرگز دروغ نگوییم.
The sentence refers to 'last year' (sāl-e gozashte), so the past tense is required.
او با برادرش عهد ....... .
'Ahd' always goes with 'bastan'.
In which situation would you use 'Ahd bastan'?
'Ahd bastan' is for formal and serious commitments.
علی: چرا اینقدر به این قول اهمیت میدی؟ رضا: چون من با او ....... .
The context of 'importance' suggests a serious vow was made.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is used by everyone for any serious commitment, though it has historical religious roots.
Yes, especially when emphasizing the trust and long-term nature of the partnership.
'Ahd' is a solemn covenant; 'ghol' is a simple promise.
You say 'Man ahdam rā shekastam' (من عهدم را شکستم).
Yes, but mostly in serious conversations or when being poetic/dramatic.
No, always use 'bā' (with) for the person you are making the vow with.
It means 'treaty' or 'written covenant'.
Yes, they are 95% interchangeable, but 'peymān' feels more 'Persian' and 'ahd' feels more 'traditional'.
Yes, 'Man bā khodam ahd bastam ke rejim begiram' is very common.
Yes, it is considered a formal or 'high' register phrase.
Frases relacionadas
قول دادن
similarTo give a promise
سوگند خوردن
similarTo take an oath
بیعت کردن
specialized formTo pledge allegiance
عهدشکنی
contrastBreaking a vow
