Significado
A polite request for someone to hand over an item.
Contexto cultural
In the capital, the spoken form 'bedin' is almost universal. Using the full 'bedahid' can sound very 'bookish' or like you are reading from a script. Isfahanis are known for their very polite and sometimes indirect Ta'arof. They might use even more elaborate forms than 'Lotfan bedahid'. In Dari Persian, 'Lotfan' is used, but 'bedahid' might be replaced by 'bitid' or 'betid' depending on the regional accent. Tajik Persian uses the Cyrillic script. The phrase becomes 'Лутфан диҳед' (Lutfan dihed). The politeness level remains high.
The 'Rā' Rule
Always use 'rā' if you are pointing at a specific object you want.
Don't be too blunt
Even with 'Lotfan', your tone should be soft, not demanding.
Significado
A polite request for someone to hand over an item.
The 'Rā' Rule
Always use 'rā' if you are pointing at a specific object you want.
Don't be too blunt
Even with 'Lotfan', your tone should be soft, not demanding.
The 'Bedin' Shortcut
Use 'bedin' instead of 'bedahid' to sound like a local in Tehran.
Ta'arof Response
If they say 'Qabeli nadarad', just say 'Mamnun' and take the item.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to make the request polite.
نمک را _______ بدهید.
'Lotfan' is the standard word for 'please' in this context.
Which verb ending is correct for a formal request to a stranger?
کتاب را لطفاً بـ...
The '-id' ending is the formal/plural marker required for politeness.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'باقی پول را لطفاً بدهید'?
This phrase is used to ask for change in a commercial transaction.
Complete the dialogue.
A: منو را لطفاً بدهید. B: _________.
'Be-farmāid' is the standard polite response when handing someone an item.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Where to use 'Lotfan Bedahid'
Public
- • Taxi
- • Bank
- • Street
Service
- • Shop
- • Cafe
- • Hotel
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosنمک را _______ بدهید.
'Lotfan' is the standard word for 'please' in this context.
کتاب را لطفاً بـ...
The '-id' ending is the formal/plural marker required for politeness.
When would you say 'باقی پول را لطفاً بدهید'?
This phrase is used to ask for change in a commercial transaction.
A: منو را لطفاً بدهید. B: _________.
'Be-farmāid' is the standard polite response when handing someone an item.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it's perfect. It shows you are a polite customer.
Yes, while pointing, but adding 'bedahid' makes it a complete, polite sentence.
'Bedahid' is written/formal; 'bedin' is spoken/colloquial.
Omit the 'rā'. For example: 'Āb lotfan bedahid' (Give some water).
Yes, it can be perceived as quite rude or condescending.
It's just a higher level of politeness, common in formal requests.
Usually, but it can also come right before the verb.
'Bedahid' is already plural, so it works for one person (formal) or many people.
Yes, 'File rā lotfan bedahid' is common in offices.
In very casual settings, just 'Lotfan' while reaching for the item works.
Frases relacionadas
بفرمایید
similarHere you go / Please proceed
خواهش میکنم
similarI request / You're welcome
لطف کنید
builds onDo a kindness
مرحمت بفرمایید
specialized formGrant me the favor
