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به_واسطه

B2 noun 8 min de leitura

به_واسطه

be vaseteh

Pratique Exemplos Notas e dicas به_واسطه em 30 segundos

Explicação به_واسطه in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'be vāseteye' is too complex. Think of it as a very fancy way of saying 'with' or 'because of'. At this stage, you should stick to simple words like 'bā' (with) or 'chon' (because). You don't need to use this word yet, but if you see it, just know it means that something happened 'because of' something else acting as a middle-man. For example, if you got a gift 'be vāseteye' your brother, it means your brother was the one who brought it or made it happen. It's like a bridge between two things. Focus on learning 'vāsete' as 'middle' or 'link' first.

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For A2 learners, you can start to recognize 'be vāseteye' in formal announcements or simple news stories. It is a compound word: 'be' (by/to) + 'vāsete' (middle/means) + 'e' (of). It shows how one thing leads to another. Imagine you are playing a game and you win because you have a good controller. You could say you won 'be vāseteye' the controller. It is more formal than 'bā' (with). You might see it in books when explaining how plants grow using water. It's a 'grown-up' word that makes your sentences sound more serious and organized.

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At the B1 level, you should begin incorporating 'be vāseteye' into your formal writing and presentations. It is used to describe the 'agency' or 'medium' of an action. Instead of just saying 'I learned Persian from movies,' which is 'Man fārsi az film yād gereftam,' you can say 'Man be vāseteye tamāshā-ye film, fārsi yād gereftam.' This sounds much more intermediate. It indicates that the movies were the specific tool or agency you used. It's very common when talking about social connections, technology, and learning processes. Remember the 'e' sound at the end to link it to the next word.

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B2 is the target level for this word. You should use 'be vāseteye' to distinguish between direct causes and indirect agencies. In academic or professional Persian, this phrase allows you to explain complex systems. For instance, in an essay about the environment, you would use it to describe how pollution spreads 'through the agency of' wind or water. It shows you understand that causes are often multi-layered. You should also be able to distinguish it from 'tavasote' (used for agents) and 'be وسیله' (used for physical tools). At this level, your use of 'be vāseteye' should feel natural in discussions about sociology, history, and professional networking.

For C1 learners, 'be vāseteye' is a tool for stylistic precision. You use it to manage the flow of information in long, complex sentences. You might use it in the 'fronted' position for emphasis: 'Be vāseteye taghyirāt-e eghlimi...' (Due to the agency of climate change...). At this level, you also understand the philosophical and legal nuances of the word. In legal Persian, 'vāsete' can imply a lack of direct liability, which is a crucial distinction. You should also be familiar with related higher-register terms like 'به واسطه گری' (through mediation) and use them to discuss conflict resolution or international diplomacy with nuance.

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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of the word's history and its place in classical vs. modern Persian. You can use it in literary analysis to discuss the 'mediated' nature of a protagonist's experience. You recognize its use in classical texts where it might have a slightly different syntactic flow. Your usage is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker, using it to weave complex causal webs in academic papers or high-level political discourse. You also know when *not* to use it to avoid 'wordiness', opting for even more concise classical alternatives when the situation demands extreme brevity or poetic impact.

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به_واسطه em 30 segundos

A formal phrase meaning 'by means of' or 'through the agency of'.
Highlights the intermediary person or tool that facilitates an action.
Common in academic, professional, and journalistic Persian registers.
Requires the Ezafe (be vāseteye) to link to the following noun.

The Persian term به واسطه (be vāseteye) is a sophisticated prepositional phrase that translates to "by means of," "through the agency of," or "due to the intervention of." At its core, it signifies that an action or state has been achieved not directly, but through an intermediary force, person, or tool. In the hierarchy of Persian causality markers, it sits comfortably in the formal and academic registers, often used when the speaker wants to highlight the specific mechanism or 'bridge' that allowed an event to occur. For example, if you say you found a job be vāseteye a friend, you are emphasizing that the friend acted as the essential link in the chain. This word is indispensable for B2 learners who are moving away from simple causal markers like 'chon' (because) toward more nuanced explanations of how things happen in the world.

Etymological Root: The word 'vāsete' comes from the Arabic root W-S-T, which relates to the middle or center. Thus, 'be vāseteye' literally means 'by the middle-thing' or 'via the intermediary'.

ما به واسطه تلاش‌های شبانه‌روزی تیم، به موفقیت رسیدیم.
(We achieved success through the agency of the team's round-the-clock efforts.)

In contemporary Iranian society, you will encounter this phrase frequently in news broadcasts, legal documents, and academic journals. It carries a weight of objectivity. While 'be khatere' (because of) can sometimes sound subjective or emotional, 'be vāseteye' points to a structural or functional cause. It is the difference between saying 'I am late because of the rain' and 'The delay occurred through the agency of the atmospheric conditions.' It is particularly useful when discussing history, science, or social movements where complex chains of events are the norm. Understanding this word allows a learner to parse complex sentences where the subject might be far removed from the result by several layers of mediation.

Register Nuance: While 'tavasote' (by) is used for direct agents, 'be vāseteye' is often used for abstract means or indirect factors that facilitate an outcome.

او به واسطه مطالعه کتاب‌های زیاد، دانش وسیعی کسب کرد.
(Through the agency of reading many books, he acquired vast knowledge.)

Grammatically, به واسطه functions as a compound preposition. It is almost always followed by a noun or a noun phrase that acts as the 'means' or 'intermediary'. In the Persian Ezafe construction, it takes a short 'e' sound at the end (be vāseteye) to link to the following word. Mastering its placement is key: it usually appears after the subject but before the specific instrument of change. However, for stylistic emphasis, it can also begin a sentence, particularly in writing to set the stage for a causal explanation. This flexibility is a hallmark of upper-intermediate Persian syntax.

Structure: [Subject] + [به واسطه] + [Intermediary Noun] + [Verb]. Example: گیاهان به واسطه نور خورشید رشد می‌کنند.

به واسطه اینترنت، جهان به یک دهکده کوچک تبدیل شده است.
(By means of the internet, the world has become a small village.)

One of the most common ways to use this phrase is in the context of personal connections. In Iranian culture, the concept of a 'vāsete' (mediator) is socially significant, whether in business or marriage. Therefore, using this phrase in a sentence often implies a level of social networking or institutional facilitation. It's not just that something happened; it's that a specific channel was utilized. When you use this in your writing, you demonstrate that you understand the mechanics of how things are interconnected. For instance, in a cover letter, you might say you learned about a position 'be vāseteye' a professional colleague, which sounds much more professional than saying 'my friend told me'.

بیماری به واسطه آب آلوده منتقل شد.
(The disease was transmitted through the agency of contaminated water.)

While you might not hear a teenager use به واسطه while playing video games, you will hear it constantly in professional and intellectual circles. If you tune into a Persian-language podcast about history or science (like 'Radio Marz' or 'ChannelB'), you'll notice the hosts use it to link complex historical events. For example, 'The empire fell be vāseteye internal corruption and external pressure.' It provides a narrative glue that suggests a logical progression. It is also a staple of the evening news. When reporters discuss international relations or economic shifts, they use this phrase to avoid sounding overly simplistic. It adds a layer of 'analytical distance' to the reporting.

قیمت‌ها به واسطه نوسانات بازار ارز افزایش یافت.
(Prices increased by means of currency market fluctuations.)

In the business world in Tehran or Mashhad, this phrase is used to describe supply chains and partnerships. 'We source our materials be vāseteye a local distributor.' Here, it clarifies the logistics. Interestingly, in religious or philosophical discourses, 'vāsete' is a key concept—the idea that humans reach the divine through the 'agency' of prophets or saints. Thus, hearing 'be vāseteye' in a sermon or a philosophy lecture carries deep metaphysical connotations. It suggests that nothing in the universe happens in a vacuum; everything is mediated. For a learner, recognizing this word in these contexts is a sign that you are moving beyond transactional Persian into the realm of abstract thought and professional communication.

The most frequent error learners make with به واسطه is confusing it with توسط (tavasote). While both can be translated as 'by', 'tavasote' is generally reserved for the 'doer' in a passive sentence (e.g., 'The book was written by the author'). In contrast, 'be vāseteye' is for the 'means' or 'instrument' (e.g., 'The message was sent by means of a messenger'). If you use 'be vāseteye' for a direct human agent who performed the action, it can sound slightly odd, as if you are treating the person merely as a tool rather than the primary actor. Another mistake is forgetting the Ezafe. Saying 'be vāsete' without the 'ye' or 'e' sound makes the sentence grammatically incomplete and hard to follow for native speakers.

Mistake vs. Correction: Wrong: نامه به واسطه علی نوشته شد (The letter was written by agency of Ali).
Right: نامه توسط علی نوشته شد (The letter was written by Ali).

Learners also sometimes over-rely on this phrase when a simpler 'az' (from/via) or 'ba' (with) would suffice. While 'be vāseteye' is elegant, using it in a very casual setting—like telling your mom you're coming home 'by means of' a taxi—can sound unintentionally hilarious or overly formal (like saying 'I shall arrive via the agency of a motorized carriage'). Use it when the 'means' is significant to the story or when the context is formal. Finally, don't confuse it with 'be khatere' (because of). 'Be khatere' focuses on the *reason*, while 'be vāseteye' focuses on the *channel* or *medium* through which something happened.

Incorrect: او به واسطه ترافیک دیر رسید.
Better: او به خاطر ترافیک دیر رسید.
(Traffic is the reason/cause, not exactly the agency or medium.)

To truly master Persian, you need to know which tool to pull from your vocabulary toolbox. به واسطه has several cousins, each with a slightly different flavor. The most common alternative is از طریق (az tarighe), which means 'through' or 'via'. This is very common in digital contexts (e.g., 'via email'). Another is به وسیله (be vasileye), which literally means 'by the instrument of'. This is often used for physical tools or vehicles. If you want to sound particularly poetic or grateful, you might use به یمن (be yomne) or به برکت (be barekate), which mean 'by the blessing of' or 'thanks to the auspiciousness of'. These are reserved for positive outcomes.

Comparison Table: از طریق (Az Tarighe): Focuses on the path or route. (e.g., via the mountains).
توسط (Tavasote): Focuses on the agent/person. (e.g., by the teacher).
به وسیله (Be Vasileye): Focuses on the physical tool. (e.g., by means of a hammer).

In very formal or archaic texts, you might encounter به مقتضای (be moghtazaye), which means 'by the requirement of' or 'as necessitated by'. This is much heavier than 'be vāseteye'. For B2 learners, the goal is to choose the word that best reflects the nature of the link. If the link is a person acting as a middleman, 'be vāseteye' is perfect. If the link is a website or a communication channel, 'az tarighe' is often more natural. If the link is a cause-and-effect relationship in a science experiment, 'be vāseteye' sounds appropriately academic. By rotating these alternatives, your Persian will sound more dynamic and less repetitive, which is a key requirement for reaching the C1 level.

او از طریق دوستانش با این شرکت آشنا شد.
(He became acquainted with this company through [the path of] his friends.)

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

In classical Arabic poetry, the 'vāsiṭah' was the most precious gem in the center of a necklace. This reflects how the 'agency' is the central, most important part of a causal chain.

Guia de pronúncia

UK be vɒːse-te-je

US be vɑːse-te-je

The primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'vāsete' (vā-SE-te).

Rima com

Rābte (relationship) Hāfze (memory) Fāsele (distance) Zelzele (earthquake) Ghafele (caravan) Hāsele (result) Moghayese (comparison) Moāsele (contemporary)

Erros comuns

Pronouncing it as 'be vāset' without the final 'e' or 'ye' sound.
Stressing the 'be' prefix instead of the root word.
Mispronouncing the 'v' as a 'w' (Persian 'v' is labiodental).
Confusing the 's' with a 'sh' sound.
Failing to link it to the next word smoothly.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 7/5

Common in news and books, but requires understanding the Ezafe structure.

Escrita 8/5

Requires careful distinction from 'tavasote' and 'be وسیله'.

Expressão oral 6/5

Used in professional speech; less common in daily street slang.

Audição 7/5

Can be missed if the speaker says it quickly due to the Ezafe.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

توسط وسیله طریق برای چون

Aprenda a seguir

مقتضا منزله راستا حیث لحاظ

Avançado

توسط به موجب بر حسب به استناد به اعتبار

Gramática essencial

The Ezafe Construction

به واسطه یِ (be vāseteye) - linking the preposition to the noun.

Passive Voice Agency

Using 'tavasote' for the agent vs 'be vāseteye' for the means.

Compound Prepositions

Persian uses many nouns + 'be' to create prepositions.

Fronting for Emphasis

Placing 'be vāseteye...' at the start of the sentence.

Formal vs Informal Causality

Choosing 'be vāseteye' over 'chon' or 'bā'.

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Exemplos por nível

من به واسطه دوستم آمدم.

I came through my friend.

Simple use of agency.

او به واسطه پول خرید کرد.

He shopped by means of money.

'Be vāseteye' shows the tool used.

غذا به واسطه آتش پخت.

The food cooked by means of fire.

Simple cause and effect.

ما به واسطه ماشین رفتیم.

We went by means of a car.

Formal alternative to 'bā'.

او به واسطه کتاب یاد گرفت.

He learned by means of a book.

Using a noun as an intermediary.

به واسطه باران، زمین خیس است.

By means of rain, the ground is wet.

Sentence starting with the agency.

من به واسطه تلفن حرف زدم.

I talked by means of the phone.

Technology as an agency.

او به واسطه معلم فهمید.

He understood through the teacher.

Person as an intermediary.

آن‌ها به واسطه اینترنت کار پیدا کردند.

They found work through the internet.

Common A2 topic: technology.

به واسطه ورزش، او سالم است.

By means of exercise, he is healthy.

Abstract noun as agency.

ما به واسطه نقشه راه را یافتیم.

We found the way by means of a map.

Instrumental usage.

او به واسطه تمرین زیاد موفق شد.

He succeeded by means of much practice.

Effort as agency.

به واسطه برف، مدارس تعطیل شد.

Due to the agency of snow, schools closed.

Natural phenomena as agency.

او به واسطه نامه پیام داد.

He sent a message by means of a letter.

Communication channel.

ما به واسطه راهنما موزه را دیدیم.

We saw the museum through a guide.

Human intermediary.

به واسطه عینک، من بهتر می‌بینم.

By means of glasses, I see better.

Physical aid as agency.

او به واسطه مهارت‌هایش در شرکت استخدام شد.

He was hired in the company by means of his skills.

Skill as a mediating factor.

به واسطه همکاری تیمی، پروژه به پایان رسید.

Through team cooperation, the project was finished.

Collective agency.

بیماری به واسطه پشه منتقل می‌شود.

The disease is transmitted through the agency of mosquitoes.

Biological agency.

او به واسطه مطالعه تاریخ، جهان را بهتر شناخت.

Through the study of history, he understood the world better.

Intellectual agency.

به واسطه تغییر قوانین، شرایط بهتر شد.

By means of changing laws, conditions improved.

Legal/institutional agency.

ما به واسطه یک رابط با رئیس صحبت کردیم.

We spoke with the boss through a liaison.

Social 'vāsete'.

به واسطه تکنولوژی جدید، هزینه‌ها کاهش یافت.

Through new technology, costs decreased.

Economic/technical agency.

او به واسطه ارثیه، ثروتمند شد.

He became wealthy through an inheritance.

Financial agency.

بسیاری از مفاهیم علمی به واسطه ترجمه وارد زبان ما شدند.

Many scientific concepts entered our language through translation.

Cultural/linguistic agency.

به واسطه نوسانات ارزی، قدرت خرید مردم کاهش یافته است.

Due to currency fluctuations, people's purchasing power has declined.

Complex economic causality.

او به واسطه نفوذ سیاسی‌اش توانست پروژه را متوقف کند.

He was able to stop the project through his political influence.

Abstract power as agency.

گیاهان به واسطه فتوسنتز، انرژی خورشید را جذب می‌کنند.

Plants absorb solar energy through the agency of photosynthesis.

Scientific process as agency.

به واسطه پیشرفت‌های پزشکی، میانگین عمر افزایش یافته است.

Through medical advancements, average life expectancy has increased.

Progress as agency.

این توافق به واسطه میانجی‌گری سازمان ملل حاصل شد.

This agreement was achieved through UN mediation.

Formal diplomatic agency.

به واسطه کمبود منابع، رقابت در بازار شدیدتر شده است.

Due to the scarcity of resources, market competition has intensified.

Situational agency.

او به واسطه پشتکار فراوان، بر تمام مشکلات غلبه کرد.

Through immense perseverance, he overcame all problems.

Internal trait as agency.

ساختار جامعه به واسطه تحولات فرهنگی دستخوش تغییر شد.

The social structure underwent change through cultural transformations.

Sociological agency.

به واسطه تقابل آرا، حقیقت در نهایت آشکار گردید.

Through the confrontation of opinions, the truth was finally revealed.

Dialectical agency.

او به واسطه اشراف بر متون کلاسیک، تفسیری نو ارائه داد.

Through his mastery of classical texts, he offered a new interpretation.

Academic mastery as agency.

به واسطه سوءمدیریت، منابع طبیعی کشور به هدر رفت.

Through mismanagement, the country's natural resources were wasted.

Negative agency/mismanagement.

هویت ملی به واسطه زبان و تاریخ مشترک شکل می‌گیرد.

National identity is shaped through shared language and history.

Constructivist agency.

به واسطه انقلاب صنعتی، شیوه زندگی بشر بنیادین تغییر کرد.

By means of the Industrial Revolution, the human lifestyle changed fundamentally.

Historical macro-agency.

او به واسطه زهد و تقوا، در میان مردم محبوبیت یافت.

Through asceticism and piety, he gained popularity among the people.

Spiritual/moral agency.

به واسطه پیچیدگی‌های قانونی، پرونده سال‌ها به طول انجامید.

Due to legal complexities, the case lasted for years.

Systemic agency.

معنا در متن به واسطه شبکه پیچیده‌ای از دال‌ها تولید می‌شود.

Meaning in the text is produced through a complex network of signifiers.

Semiotic agency.

به واسطه دیالکتیک میان ذهن و عین، شناخت حاصل می‌گردد.

Through the dialectic between subject and object, knowledge is achieved.

Epistemological agency.

او به واسطه حزم و دوراندیشی، از بحران پیش‌رو پیشگیری کرد.

Through prudence and foresight, he prevented the impending crisis.

Classical virtues as agency.

به واسطه انقطاع از سنت، هنر مدرن مسیری متفاوت در پیش گرفت.

By means of the rupture from tradition, modern art took a different path.

Historical/artistic rupture.

مشروعیت سیاسی به واسطه رضایت عامه و قرارداد اجتماعی است.

Political legitimacy is through public consent and the social contract.

Political philosophy agency.

به واسطه استعلای روح، او به آرامش ابدی دست یافت.

Through the transcendence of the soul, he attained eternal peace.

Mystical agency.

جهان‌بینی ما به واسطه پیش‌فرض‌های زبانی محدود شده است.

Our worldview is limited through linguistic presuppositions.

Linguistic determinism.

به واسطه تلاقی تمدن‌ها، غنای فرهنگی بی‌نظیری پدید آمد.

Through the intersection of civilizations, a unique cultural richness emerged.

Macro-cultural agency.

Colocações comuns

به واسطه دوستان

به واسطه اینترنت

به واسطه تجربه

به واسطه قانون

به واسطه مطالعه

به واسطه میانجی‌گری

به واسطه شغل

به واسطه ازدواج

به واسطه هنر

به واسطه تصادف

Frases Comuns

به واسطه اینکه

— A formal conjunction meaning 'due to the fact that'.

به واسطه اینکه وقت کم بود، نرفتیم.

بدون واسطه

— Directly; without a middleman.

کالا را بدون واسطه بخرید.

حذف واسطه‌ها

— Cutting out the middlemen (common in economics).

هدف ما حذف واسطه‌ها است.

واسطه خیر شدن

— To be the medium for a good deed.

او واسطه خیر برای ازدواج آن‌ها شد.

به واسطه فیض

— Through the agency of grace (religious/mystical).

به واسطه فیض الهی نجات یافت.

نقش واسطه

— The role of the intermediary.

او نقش واسطه را در مذاکرات داشت.

به واسطه ضرورت

— By means of necessity.

به واسطه ضرورت، طرح تغییر کرد.

به واسطه نفوذ

— By means of influence.

به واسطه نفوذش کار را گرفت.

به واسطه شباهت

— By means of similarity.

به واسطه شباهت، اشتباه شد.

به واسطه کثرت

— By means of abundance/multitude.

به واسطه کثرت جمعیت، جا نبود.

Frequentemente confundido com

به_واسطه vs توسط (Tavasote)

Use 'tavasote' for the person who does the action in a passive sentence.

به_واسطه vs به خاطر (Be Khatere)

Use 'be khatere' for the reason or emotion behind an action.

به_واسطه vs به وسیله (Be Vasileye)

Use 'be vasileye' for physical tools like a hammer or a car.

Expressões idiomáticas

"واسطه شدن"

— To intervene or mediate in a situation.

او واسطه شد تا دعوا تمام شود.

Neutral

"دست به واسطه بردن"

— To seek help from an intermediary (less common).

برای حل مشکل، دست به واسطه برد.

Literary

"واسطه العقد"

— The central pearl of a necklace; the most important part of a group.

او واسطه العقد این جمع است.

Archaic/Poetic

"بی‌واسطه دیدن"

— To see something for what it truly is, without filters.

حقیقت را بی‌واسطه ببین.

Philosophical

"واسطه تراشی"

— Creating unnecessary intermediaries (often negative).

واسطه تراشی باعث گرانی می‌شود.

Economic/Journalistic

"به واسطه دل"

— Through the agency of the heart/intuition.

به واسطه دل راه را یافتم.

Poetic

"واسطه فیض بودن"

— To be a channel for God's blessings to others.

او همیشه واسطه فیض برای فقرا بود.

Religious

"واسطه شدن میان دو نفر"

— To act as a matchmaker or peacemaker.

مادربزرگ واسطه شد میان دو برادر.

Informal

"به واسطه قلم"

— Through the power of writing.

او به واسطه قلمش مشهور شد.

Literary

"واسطه گری کردن"

— To engage in brokerage or mediation.

او در بازار واسطه گری می‌کند.

Business

Fácil de confundir

به_واسطه vs واسطه

It can be a noun (mediator) or part of this preposition.

As a noun, it can take plural markers or articles. As a preposition, it's fixed in the 'be...e' structure.

او واسطه خوبی است. (He is a good mediator.)

به_واسطه vs وساطت

It's the abstract noun form of the same root.

'Vesātat' is the act of mediation, while 'be vāseteye' is the means.

وساطت او موثر بود. (His mediation was effective.)

به_واسطه vs توسط

Both translate to 'by'.

'Tavasote' is agentive (who did it), 'be vāseteye' is instrumental/mediatory (how it got done).

او توسط پلیس دستگیر شد. (He was arrested by the police.)

به_واسطه vs طریق

Both mean 'through'.

'Tarigh' implies a path or method; 'vāsete' implies a mediating entity.

از طریق راه کوهستانی آمدیم. (We came via the mountain path.)

به_واسطه vs سبب

Both indicate causality.

'Sabab' is the root cause; 'vāsete' is the channel through which the cause acts.

به سبب بیماری، او ضعیف شد. (Due to illness, he became weak.)

Padrões de frases

من به واسطه [اسم] آمدم.

من به واسطه دوستم آمدم.

او به واسطه [اسم] موفق شد.

او به واسطه تلاشش موفق شد.

به واسطه [اسم]، [جمله].

به واسطه اینترنت، کارها سریع‌تر شده است.

[اسم] به واسطه [اسم] تغییر کرد.

جامعه به واسطه تکنولوژی تغییر کرد.

به واسطه [اسم] است که [جمله].

به واسطه فداکاری اوست که ما اینجا هستیم.

نه به واسطه [اسم]، بلکه به واسطه [اسم].

نه به واسطه پول، بلکه به واسطه عشق پیروز شد.

امر به واسطه [اسم] تحقق می‌یابد.

امر به واسطه اراده تحقق می‌یابد.

به واسطه انقطاع از [اسم]، [اسم] پدید آمد.

به واسطه انقطاع از گذشته، مدرنیته پدید آمد.

Família de palavras

Substantivos

واسطه (Mediator)

وساطت (Mediation)

واسطه‌گری (Brokerage)

میانجی (Intermediary)

Verbos

وساطت کردن (To mediate)

واسطه شدن (To become a mediator)

Adjetivos

واسطه‌ای (Intermediary/Indirect)

بی‌واسطه (Direct)

Relacionado

وسیله (Means)

توسط (By)

طریق (Way)

علت (Cause)

سبب (Reason)

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Como usar

frequency

High in written Persian, Medium-High in formal spoken Persian.

Erros comuns

Using it for a direct subject. → Using 'tavasote' or a direct verb.
Don't say 'The book was written be vāseteye Ali'. Say 'tavasote Ali'.
Dropping the Ezafe. → به واسطه یِ (be vāseteye)
Without the Ezafe, the phrase sounds like two separate words.
Using it for simple 'because'. → به خاطر / چون
If there is no 'agency' involved, use a simple causal marker.
Spelling it as one word. → به واسطه (two words or half-space)
In standard Persian, 'be' is a separate preposition.
Using it for physical tools in casual speech. → با (with)
Don't say 'I ate be vāseteye a spoon'. Just say 'bā ghāshogh'.

Dicas

The Ezafe Rule

Always remember the Ezafe (short 'e' or 'ye') after 'vāsete'. It's the glue that holds the phrase together.

Professionalism

Use 'be vāseteye' in emails to show you are a high-level Persian speaker.

Synonym Swap

Try replacing 'be khatere' with 'be vāseteye' in formal essays to see if it fits; it often adds more precision.

News Watching

Listen for this word on BBC Persian or VOA Persian; it appears in almost every news segment.

Social Links

Understand that 'vāsete' is a key social concept in Iran, not just a grammar word.

Fronting

Start your sentences with 'Be vāseteye...' to vary your sentence structure.

Pacing

Don't rush the word. It's a formal word that deserves clear pronunciation.

The Bridge

Imagine the word 'vāsete' as a bridge. Every time you cross a bridge, think of the word.

Vāsete vs. Tavasote

Tavasote = Who. Vāsete = How/Through whom.

Context Clues

If you see 'be vāseteye', look for the 'result' later in the sentence.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of 'Vāsete' as a 'Vase' that holds the 'Te' (Tea) between the pot and your cup. It's the 'Vase-Te' that gets the tea to you.

Associação visual

Imagine a bridge connecting two cliffs. The bridge is labeled 'Vāsete'. Without it, you can't get from the 'Cause' cliff to the 'Result' cliff.

Word Web

Connection Bridge Middleman Agency Means Through Via Link

Desafio

Write three sentences about your last job. Use 'be vāseteye' to describe how you found it, how you did your work, and how you got promoted.

Origem da palavra

Borrowed from Arabic 'wāsiṭah' (واسطة), which is the feminine active participle of the root W-S-T (to be in the middle). It entered Persian during the early Islamic period and became a core part of its formal vocabulary.

Significado original: A female mediator or a central pearl in a necklace.

Afroasiatic (Arabic root) integrated into Indo-European (Persian syntax).

Contexto cultural

Be careful not to use it when a person is the direct actor in a passive sentence; use 'tavasote' instead to avoid sounding like you are dehumanizing them.

English speakers often prefer direct 'by' or 'because of'. 'Be vāseteye' is closer to the formal 'through the auspices of' or 'via'.

Used extensively in the Persian translation of the UN Charter. Common in the works of Rumi to describe the soul's connection to God. Frequently heard in Iranian presidential speeches.

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Academic Writing

به واسطه تحلیل داده‌ها
به واسطه این فرضیه
به واسطه مشاهدات
به واسطه منابع معتبر

Job Hunting

به واسطه شبکه‌سازی
به واسطه رزومه
به واسطه معرفی
به واسطه سوابق

News/Politics

به واسطه تحریم‌ها
به واسطه مذاکرات
به واسطه فشار بین‌المللی
به واسطه توافق

History

به واسطه جنگ
به واسطه انقلاب
به واسطه استعمار
به واسطه مهاجرت

Science

به واسطه واکنش شیمیایی
به واسطه تکامل
به واسطه جاذبه
به واسطه میکروسکوپ

Iniciadores de conversa

"شما چطور به واسطه دوستانتان با این رستوران آشنا شدید؟"

"آیا فکر می‌کنید به واسطه تکنولوژی، زندگی ما بهتر شده است؟"

"چگونه به واسطه یادگیری زبان، دیدگاهتان تغییر کرد؟"

"آیا تا به حال به واسطه یک اتفاق ساده، مسیر زندگیتان عوض شده؟"

"به واسطه چه کسی با فرهنگ ایران آشنا شدید؟"

Temas para diário

درباره زمانی بنویسید که به واسطه یک میانجی، مشکلی بزرگ را حل کردید.

توضیح دهید که چگونه به واسطه اینترنت، دانش شما در یک سال گذشته رشد کرده است.

فکر می‌کنید به واسطه چه تغییراتی، صلح جهانی برقرار خواهد شد؟

نقش شانس را به واسطه اتفاقات زندگی خود تحلیل کنید.

چگونه به واسطه هنر (موسیقی، نقاشی و غیره) احساسات خود را بیان می‌کنید؟

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

Yes, but it implies the person acted as a link or middle-man. If they were the direct 'doer', use 'tavasote'.

In writing, it is 'به واسطه'. In speech, the Ezafe 'ye' is added to link it to the next word: 'be vāseteye'.

Usually, yes. In texts, people prefer 'ba' (with) or 'az' (from/via).

'Be vasileye' is for tools/instruments. 'Be vāseteye' is for abstract agencies or human mediators.

Yes, it is very common in formal writing to start a sentence with 'به واسطه...' to set the context.

No, it is neutral. It can be used for both positive (success) and negative (disease transmission) outcomes.

The opposite is 'be-doone vāsete' (without intermediary) or 'mostaghiman' (directly).

Yes, it means 'mediator' or 'middleman' in business and social contexts.

Absolutely, it is one of the most preferred phrases for explaining causality in Persian academia.

Not really, but 'az' or 'ba' can sometimes replace it in very simple contexts.

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