A1 Proverb Formal

هر سخن جایی و هر نکته مکانی دارد

har sokhan jayi va har nokte makani darad

Everything in its place

Significado

There is a right time and place for everything to be said or done.

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Contexto cultural

The concept of 'Abeero' (Face) is central. Speaking out of place can shame not just the speaker, but their entire family. In Dari-speaking regions, this proverb is equally popular and emphasizes the 'Majlis' (gathering) etiquette. Tajik Persian preserves the poetic form strictly, often citing it in educational textbooks as a moral lesson. Second-generation Iranians often hear this from parents when they are 'too Americanized' (too direct) in social settings.

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The 'O' Connector

When saying the proverb, connect the first and second half with a short 'o' sound (jāyi-o-har...) to sound like a native.

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Don't be a 'Professor'

Using this proverb too often can make you sound like you're lecturing people. Use it sparingly.

Significado

There is a right time and place for everything to be said or done.

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The 'O' Connector

When saying the proverb, connect the first and second half with a short 'o' sound (jāyi-o-har...) to sound like a native.

⚠️

Don't be a 'Professor'

Using this proverb too often can make you sound like you're lecturing people. Use it sparingly.

Teste-se

Complete the proverb with the correct words.

هر سخن ....... و هر نکته ....... دارد.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: a

The standard form uses 'Jāyi' (a place) and 'Makāni' (a location).

In which situation is this proverb MOST appropriate?

Someone tells a loud joke at a library.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: b

The proverb is used to remind people that their behavior/speech must match the setting.

Choose the best response for Speaker B.

Speaker A: 'بیا وسط مراسم ازدواج درباره بدهی‌هایمان حرف بزنیم.' Speaker B: '........'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: b

Speaker B is correctly identifying that a wedding is not the place for debt discussions.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

3 exercicios
Complete the proverb with the correct words. Fill Blank A1

هر سخن ....... و هر نکته ....... دارد.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: a

The standard form uses 'Jāyi' (a place) and 'Makāni' (a location).

In which situation is this proverb MOST appropriate? situation_matching A2

Someone tells a loud joke at a library.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: b

The proverb is used to remind people that their behavior/speech must match the setting.

Choose the best response for Speaker B. dialogue_completion B1

Speaker A: 'بیا وسط مراسم ازدواج درباره بدهی‌هایمان حرف بزنیم.' Speaker B: '........'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: b

Speaker B is correctly identifying that a wedding is not the place for debt discussions.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Perguntas frequentes

2 perguntas

Yes, but often in its shortened form 'Jāsh nist' (It's not the place). However, quoting the full proverb is seen as very 'classy' and intelligent.

Absolutely. It is one of the most professional ways to tell someone they are being inappropriate without using 'bad' words.

Frases relacionadas

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زبان سرخ سر سبز می‌دهد بر باد

similar

The red tongue gives the green head to the wind.

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کم گوی و گزیده گوی

builds on

Speak little, but speak effectively.

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جاش نیست

specialized form

It's not the place for it.

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