Significado
Small, consistent efforts or accumulations can lead to significant results over time.
Contexto cultural
In Iranian culture, the 'Bazaar' mentality often reflects this proverb. Merchants build their reputation and wealth over decades of small, honest trades rather than one big gamble. The proverb is a 'Hemistich' (half-line of poetry). Iranians love quoting half-lines of poetry in daily life to add authority to their words. The concept aligns with Islamic teachings that emphasize 'Istiqamah' (steadfastness). A famous Hadith says God loves small deeds done consistently more than large deeds done once. Despite the 'fast' nature of the internet, this proverb is frequently used by Iranian 'studygram' influencers to encourage students preparing for the 'Konkur' (university entrance exam).
Use it as a Conclusion
This proverb is most effective when used at the end of an explanation to summarize your point. It acts like a 'mic drop' of wisdom.
Don't modernize it
Never say 'Andak andak, kheyli mishavad'. It sounds like you're reading a manual, not speaking a language.
Significado
Small, consistent efforts or accumulations can lead to significant results over time.
Use it as a Conclusion
This proverb is most effective when used at the end of an explanation to summarize your point. It acts like a 'mic drop' of wisdom.
Don't modernize it
Never say 'Andak andak, kheyli mishavad'. It sounds like you're reading a manual, not speaking a language.
The 'Drop' Alternative
If you want to sound even more poetic, use the 'Ghatre ghatre' (drop by drop) version. It's more common in songs and high literature.
Teste-se
Complete the proverb with the correct literary word.
اندک اندک، _______ شود.
While all options mean 'much', 'بسی' (Basi) is the specific word used in the traditional proverb.
In which situation is it MOST appropriate to use this proverb?
A friend is crying because they lost their wallet.
The proverb is for accumulation of effort/resources, not for comforting someone after a sudden loss.
Choose the best response for Speaker B.
Speaker A: من فقط روزی ده دقیقه وقت دارم ورزش کنم. فایدهای دارد؟ Speaker B: ________________
This is the perfect context to encourage someone that small efforts add up.
Match the Persian word to its role in the proverb.
1. اندک, 2. بسی, 3. شود
Andak is the small start, Basi is the large result, and Shavad is the transformation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosاندک اندک، _______ شود.
While all options mean 'much', 'بسی' (Basi) is the specific word used in the traditional proverb.
A friend is crying because they lost their wallet.
The proverb is for accumulation of effort/resources, not for comforting someone after a sudden loss.
Speaker A: من فقط روزی ده دقیقه وقت دارم ورزش کنم. فایدهای دارد؟ Speaker B: ________________
This is the perfect context to encourage someone that small efforts add up.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Andak is the small start, Basi is the large result, and Shavad is the transformation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasOnly within this proverb and a few other fixed poetic expressions. In normal speech, we use 'Besyar' or 'Kheyli'.
Technically yes, but it's usually reserved for positive achievements. Using it for weight gain might sound like a joke.
It is attributed to Saadi Shirazi, a 13th-century Persian poet.
It is formal in origin but neutral in usage. You can use it with anyone from a boss to a child.
'Andak andak' is more abstract (little by little), while 'Ghatre ghatre' is more visual (drop by drop). They are interchangeable.
Just say 'Kam-kam' (کمکم).
In this context, it's a timeless present, meaning 'it (always) becomes'.
Yes, as they share the same Persian literary heritage, this proverb is well-known in Dari and Tajik as well.
Yes, especially when discussing long-term growth or project milestones. It shows cultural depth.
Reduplication in Persian emphasizes the gradual, ongoing nature of the action.
Not in this half-line alone, but it rhymes with its common second half: 'Ghatre ghatre, darya shavad'.
It is introduced at B1 because of the classical grammar, but the concept is A2.
It is the perfect proverb for language learners! Use it whenever you feel slow.
It is 'Andak Andak'. Adding 'be' is a different grammatical structure and not part of the proverb.
Frases relacionadas
قطره قطره جمع گردد وانگهی دریا شود
synonymDrop by drop it gathers and then becomes a sea.
رهرو آن نیست که گه تند و گهی خسته رود / رهرو آن است که آهسته و پیوسته رود
builds onThe traveler is not one who goes fast then gets tired; the traveler is one who goes slow and steady.
سنگ بزرگ علامت نزدن است
contrastA big stone is a sign of not hitting the target.
کمکم
specialized formLittle by little.
