Significado
To begin an action or process.
Contexto cultural
In Iran, 'Shoru' konid' is often the signal that the 'Ta'arof' period is over. It's the host's duty to say it multiple times to ensure guests feel comfortable starting. In Dari (Afghan Persian), the pronunciation might lean towards 'Shoru' kuneid,' but the usage in formal settings remains identical to Iran. Tajik speakers use the Cyrillic script (шурӯъ кунед), but the phrase is a core part of their Persian heritage and used in official government broadcasts. Persian tech-savvy youth often use 'Start bezan' (Hit the start) when talking about starting a new project or even a car, blending English into their daily Farsi.
The Politeness Suffix
Always keep the '-id' ending when talking to teachers, bosses, or strangers. It shows you know Persian etiquette.
The Car Trap
Remember: You never 'shoru' a car. If you say this to a taxi driver, he will be very confused!
Significado
To begin an action or process.
The Politeness Suffix
Always keep the '-id' ending when talking to teachers, bosses, or strangers. It shows you know Persian etiquette.
The Car Trap
Remember: You never 'shoru' a car. If you say this to a taxi driver, he will be very confused!
Pair with Befarma'id
If you want to sound like a native host, always say 'Befarma'id, shoru' konid.' It's the gold standard of hospitality.
Ta'arof Timing
If someone tells you 'shoru' konid' at a dinner, wait for them to say it a second time before you actually start. It's the polite way!
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct formal imperative of 'to start'.
خانمها و آقایان، لطفاً جلسه را ______.
Since it addresses 'Ladies and Gentlemen' (formal/plural), 'shoru' konid' is the correct form.
Which sentence is the most polite way to invite guests to eat?
Which one is correct?
'Befarma'id' adds a layer of politeness essential for hosting.
Complete the dialogue.
Teacher: 'Are you ready for the test?' Students: 'Yes.' Teacher: '________.'
The teacher is giving the signal to begin the test.
Match the phrase to the situation: 'Starting a car'.
Which verb do you use for a car?
You 'light' (roshan) a car to start it, you don't 'shoru' it.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Shoru' vs. Roshan
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosخانمها و آقایان، لطفاً جلسه را ______.
Since it addresses 'Ladies and Gentlemen' (formal/plural), 'shoru' konid' is the correct form.
Which one is correct?
'Befarma'id' adds a layer of politeness essential for hosting.
Teacher: 'Are you ready for the test?' Students: 'Yes.' Teacher: '________.'
The teacher is giving the signal to begin the test.
Which verb do you use for a car?
You 'light' (roshan) a car to start it, you don't 'shoru' it.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasYes, you can say 'Film ra shoru' konid' (Start the movie).
It is plural, but it is also used as the formal singular (like 'vous' in French).
The informal version is 'shoru' kon' (شروع کن).
You say 'Bia'id shoru' konim' (بیایید شروع کنیم).
Not necessarily. 'Shoru' is much more common in daily life. 'Aghaz' is for books and poetry.
No, use 'atash roshan kardan' (light a fire).
Only with close friends or in very casual tech/car contexts. It's slangy.
Yes, it is the direct equivalent of 'Get started' on buttons and websites.
Say 'Shoru' nakonid' (شروع نکنید).
No, in modern Persian, 'shoru' konid' is preferred over 'shoru' bekonid'.
Yes, a referee can say 'Shoru' konid!', though 'Raftim!' is also common.
You would use the informal 'shoru' kon'.
Yes, it is a loanword from Arabic, but the verb 'kardan' is pure Persian.
Yes, 'Sohbat ra shoru' konid' (Start the conversation).
Frases relacionadas
آغاز کنید
synonymBegin (Formal/Literary)
ادامه دهید
builds onContinue
تمام کنید
contrastFinish
دست به کار شوید
similarGet to work
راه انداختن
specialized formTo launch/set in motion
