Significado
Used to describe something happening extremely quickly or instantaneously.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is a staple in Persian poetry to discuss 'Fana' (impermanence). It teaches that since life is just a blink, one should focus on love and kindness. In the chaotic traffic of Tehran, people use this phrase ironically when they finally find a shortcut or when a motorbike zips past them dangerously fast. Parents often use this to warn children not to waste time, emphasizing that the 'blink' of youth doesn't return. Hosts use this to reassure guests that their food or tea will be ready instantly, showing their eagerness to serve.
Use it for Nostalgia
If you want to impress Iranians, use this when talking about your time in Iran. Say: 'Vaght dar Iran ta cheshm bar ham zani gozasht' (Time in Iran passed in a blink).
Don't forget 'Bar Ham'
If you just say 'Ta cheshm zani', it sounds like you are talking about the 'Evil Eye'. Always include 'bar ham' or 'be ham'.
Significado
Used to describe something happening extremely quickly or instantaneously.
Use it for Nostalgia
If you want to impress Iranians, use this when talking about your time in Iran. Say: 'Vaght dar Iran ta cheshm bar ham zani gozasht' (Time in Iran passed in a blink).
Don't forget 'Bar Ham'
If you just say 'Ta cheshm zani', it sounds like you are talking about the 'Evil Eye'. Always include 'bar ham' or 'be ham'.
The 'Be Ham' Variant
In Tehran, 90% of people say 'Ta cheshm be ham bezani'. Use this version to sound more 'street-smart' and less like a textbook.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.
بچهها خیلی زود بزرگ میشوند؛ انگار همین دیروز بود که به دنیا آمدند. واقعاً _________ بزرگ شدند.
The context is about children growing up fast, which is the perfect scenario for this idiom.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
کدام جمله درست است؟
The idiom is best used for the passage of time (seasons) or quick but realistic actions. Option C is too hyperbolic for standard use.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
شخص اول: کی بلیتها را میخری؟ شخص دوم: نگران نباش! _________ میخرم.
The speaker is promising to do the task very quickly.
Match the situation to the phrase.
When would you say 'تا چشم بر هم زدیم گذشت'?
The past tense 'zadim gozasht' is used to reflect on a period that felt surprisingly short because it was enjoyable.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosبچهها خیلی زود بزرگ میشوند؛ انگار همین دیروز بود که به دنیا آمدند. واقعاً _________ بزرگ شدند.
The context is about children growing up fast, which is the perfect scenario for this idiom.
کدام جمله درست است؟
The idiom is best used for the passage of time (seasons) or quick but realistic actions. Option C is too hyperbolic for standard use.
شخص اول: کی بلیتها را میخری؟ شخص دوم: نگران نباش! _________ میخرم.
The speaker is promising to do the task very quickly.
When would you say 'تا چشم بر هم زدیم گذشت'?
The past tense 'zadim gozasht' is used to reflect on a period that felt surprisingly short because it was enjoyable.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNot at all. It's perfectly fine to use when discussing deadlines or how quickly a market changed. It sounds professional yet natural.
Yes, it's often used for anything that feels faster than expected, even if it's not literally a second.
'Bar ham' is more literary and formal. 'Be ham' is the standard colloquial form used in daily speech.
It can. It's often used for things that pass too quickly, like money or youth, which carries a sense of loss.
Yes, 'In mashin ta cheshm bar ham zani mirad' is a very common way to describe acceleration.
'Nagahan' means 'suddenly' (an event). 'Ta cheshm bar ham zani' emphasizes the 'duration' (the time it took).
Ta cheshm bar ham zadam, yadam raft.
Yes, 'Se soote' (in three whistles) is the most common slang equivalent.
Yes, for example: 'Ta cheshm bar ham zadam, asheghat shodam' (In a blink, I fell in love with you).
In Persian, 'zadan' is a versatile light verb. Here it describes the quick, striking motion of eyelids meeting.
Frases relacionadas
در یک آن
synonymIn an instant
مثل برق و باد
similarLike lightning and wind
به زودی
builds onSoon
دیر و زود دارد اما سوخت و سوز ندارد
contrastIt might be late, but it's certain
