When something is بیفایده (bifaayedeh), it means it has no use or benefit at all. You can use this word to describe an object, an action, or even an idea that doesn't help anyone or serve any purpose. For example, if you spend time on something that doesn't lead to any good result, that activity could be considered بیفایده. It's a useful word to know when you want to express that something is a waste of time or resources.
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When something is بیفایده (bifāyede), it means it serves no purpose or provides no advantage. It's often used to describe objects, actions, or even advice that doesn't yield positive results. Think of it as a direct equivalent to 'useless' or 'pointless' in English.
For instance, if you spend a lot of time on a task that ultimately achieves nothing, you could say that effort was بیفایده. It implies a lack of practicality or effectiveness in a given situation. This word is quite common in everyday conversations to express frustration or disappointment when something doesn't work out as intended.
When something is بیفایده (bifâyede), it means it serves no purpose or provides no benefit. It's often used to describe objects, actions, or even advice that simply aren't helpful or effective.
You might hear someone say, «این کار بیفایده است» (This task is useless), if they feel their efforts are being wasted. It can also describe something that is unproductive or inefficient. Think of it as the opposite of something that is beneficial or advantageous.
§ Useless vs. Worthless: Picking the Right Word
One of the most common pitfalls for English speakers learning Persian is confusing "بیفایده" (bifayde) with words that mean "worthless" or "of no value" in a financial or moral sense. While something useless can sometimes also be worthless, they aren't always interchangeable. "بیفایده" specifically points to a lack of utility or benefit. It means it doesn't do what it's supposed to do, or it has no practical application.
- DEFINITION
- Having no use or benefit; useless.
Think of it this way: a broken umbrella is بیفایده because it can't keep you dry. But it might still have sentimental value, or even some scrap value, meaning it's not entirely worthless. If you want to say something has no inherent worth or value, you'd use other Persian words like "بیارزش" (bi'arzesh) or "ناچیز" (nāchiz).
این ماشین حساب بیفایده است؛ کار نمیکند.
This calculator is useless; it doesn't work.
§ Using بیفایده with People
You might be tempted to use "بیفایده" to describe a person who you think is not helpful or contributes nothing. While grammatically possible, it often sounds very harsh and is generally not how you'd politely describe someone's lack of contribution in Persian. It implies that the person themselves has no use, which is much stronger and more offensive than saying their efforts were unhelpful.
Instead of saying: "او بیفایده است." (O bifayde ast.) - He is useless.
Consider saying: "کمکی از دستش برنمیآید." (Komaki az dastesh barnemiāyad.) - He can't offer any help. (More polite)
Or: "تلاش او بینتیجه بود." (Talāsh-e u bi-natije bud.) - His effort was fruitless/useless. (Focuses on the effort, not the person)
When describing someone's actions or a situation as unhelpful or ineffective, you can use "بیفایده" for the action itself, but be careful applying it directly to a person.
بحث با او کاملاً بیفایده بود.
Arguing with him was completely useless.
§ Overusing the Word
While "بیفایده" is a useful word, avoid overusing it. Persian, like any language, has a rich vocabulary, and there are often more nuanced ways to express similar ideas. For example, if something didn't lead to the desired outcome, you might use words like "بینتیجه" (bi-natije - fruitless, without result) or "بیحاصل" (bi-hāsel - unproductive, yielding no fruit).
- DEFINITION
- Having no use or benefit; useless.
Using a variety of words makes your Persian sound more natural and sophisticated. Think about the specific kind of "uselessness" you want to convey.
Is it truly lacking any function?
Did an effort not produce a result?
Was something just generally unproductive?
Choosing the right synonym shows a deeper understanding of the language.
تلاشهایشان برای یافتن گنج بینتیجه ماند.
Their efforts to find the treasure remained fruitless (without result).
How Formal Is It?
"تلاشهای مکرر آنها بیفایده بود."
"این دستگاه کاملاً بیفایده است."
"این کتابها به درد نخورند."
"این اسباببازی دیگه هیچکاره شده."
"این حرفا همهاش کشکه."
Curiosidade
The prefix 'بی-' is very common in Persian to negate adjectives and nouns, similar to '-less' in English (e.g., 'بیشمار' (bishomār) - countless, 'بیتاب' (bitāb) - restless).
Gramática essencial
Adjective + -e (-ِ) + Noun: This structure connects an adjective to a noun, making the adjective describe the noun. 'بیفایده' (bifâyede) is an adjective, and when combined with a noun, it describes that noun as useless.
این کتاب بیفایده است. (This book is useless.)
Negation with 'بی-' (bi-): The prefix 'بی-' (bi-) is a common way to form the negative or opposite of a word in Persian. 'فایده' (fâyede) means 'benefit' or 'use,' so 'بیفایده' literally means 'without benefit' or 'useless.'
او بیپول است. (He is penniless. / He is without money.)
Usage in comparative and superlative forms: Although 'بیفایده' already implies a lack of benefit, it can be used in comparative and superlative structures to emphasize degrees of uselessness, though less common.
این کار از آن کار بیفایدهتر است. (This work is more useless than that work.)
Placement in sentences: As an adjective, 'بیفایده' typically comes before the verb and describes the subject or object of the sentence.
تلاشهای ما بیفایده بود. (Our efforts were useless.)
Using 'بیفایده' as a predicate adjective: It can stand alone as a predicate adjective after a linking verb like 'است' (ast - is) or 'بود' (bud - was).
این درس بیفایده به نظر میرسد. (This lesson seems useless.)
Padrões gramaticais
Padrões de frases
این [چیز] بیفایده است.
این کتاب بیفایده است. (This book is useless.)
[فعل] کردن بیفایده است.
تلاش کردن بیفایده است. (Trying is useless.)
[اسم] بیفایدهای
این یک کار بیفایدهای است. (This is a useless task.)
بیفایده بودنِ [چیز]
بیفایده بودنِ این روش مشخص است. (The uselessness of this method is clear.)
[فعل] کردن بیفایده خواهد بود.
اصرار کردن بیفایده خواهد بود. (Insisting will be useless.)
این [چیز] دیگر بیفایده است.
این دستگاه دیگر بیفایده است. (This device is useless now.)
از [چیز] بیفایده دست کشیدن.
از این بحث بیفایده دست کشید. (He gave up this useless discussion.)
بیفایده تلقی کردن [چیز].
او این حرف را بیفایده تلقی کرد. (He considered this remark useless.)
Como usar
بیفایده (bifâyede) is an adjective. You can use it to describe something that doesn't serve a purpose or provide any advantage.
Example: این کتاب بیفایده است. (This book is useless.)
Example: حرفهای او بیفایده بود. (His words were useless.)
A common mistake is confusing بیفایده with words that imply harm or negativity. While something useless might be annoying, بیفایده itself only means 'without benefit,' not 'harmful.'
Don't use it to describe something that is actively bad or detrimental. For that, you'd use words like 'مضر' (mozer - harmful) or 'بد' (bad - bad).
Dicas
بیفایده: Basic Meaning
The most straightforward meaning of بیفایده is useless or of no benefit. Think of something that serves no purpose.
Break It Down
بی- (bi-) is a common prefix meaning without. فایده (fāyede) means benefit or use. So, literally, it's without benefit.
Using بیفایده in Sentences
You can use it like an adjective. For example: این کتاب بیفایده است (īn ketāb bīfāyede ast) - This book is useless.
Synonyms to Consider
Other ways to express similar ideas include بیهوده (bīhūde) which means vain or futile, and بیاثر (bī'asar) meaning ineffective.
Don't Confuse with 'Harmful'
While something useless might waste your time, it's not necessarily harmful. مضر (mozerr) is the word for harmful.
Common Phrases with بیفایده
You might hear تلاش بیفایده (talāsh-e bīfāyede) - a useless effort or بیهوده. Also, حرف بیفایده نزن (harf-e bīfāyede nazan) - Don't talk nonsense (literally: don't say useless words).
Using with Verbs
You can combine it with verbs like بودن (būdan - to be) or کردن (kardan - to do). Example: این کار بیفایده بود (īn kār bīfāyede būd) - This work was useless.
When Persians Say 'No Use'
Persians often use this word to express exasperation about something being a waste of time or effort. It can sometimes carry a tone of resignation.
Opposite: بافایده (bāfāyede)
The opposite of بیفایده is بافایده (bāfāyede), which means useful or beneficial. Remember the prefix با- (bā-) means with.
Memorize
Mnemônico
Imagine a bee (بی pronounced like 'bee' in English) flying around, constantly failing to find any honey or pollen – it's **بیفایده** (useless) in its efforts.
Associação visual
Visualize a broken, rusty tool that's been thrown aside. It has no purpose anymore; it's **بیفایده** (useless).
Word Web
Desafio
Describe a common household item that has become **بیفایده** (useless) in your home, and explain why. For example: "The old remote control is **بیفایده** because the TV broke."
Origem da palavra
From 'بی-' (bi-, a prefix meaning 'without') and 'فایده' (fāyede, meaning 'benefit' or 'use').
Significado original: Without benefit/use
Indo-European, Iranian branchContexto cultural
When something is <i>بیفایده</i>, it often implies a waste of time or effort. It can be used for objects, actions, or even abstract concepts. For instance, if you study all night for an exam but then the exam is cancelled, your studying might be considered <i>بیفایده</i>.
Pratique na vida real
Contextos reais
Describing broken or non-functional objects.
- این گوشی بیفایده است.
- This phone is useless.
- آن ماشین دیگر بیفایده است.
- That car is useless now.
Referring to actions or efforts that yield no results.
- تلاش ما بیفایده بود.
- Our effort was useless.
- این کار بیفایده است.
- This task is useless.
Discussing advice or information that isn't helpful.
- این نصیحت بیفایده بود.
- This advice was useless.
- اطلاعات او بیفایده است.
- His information is useless.
Expressing frustration about a situation with no positive outcome.
- دیگر بحث کردن بیفایده است.
- Arguing further is useless.
- امید داشتن بیفایده است.
- Having hope is useless.
When something has lost its purpose or value.
- این هدیه برای من بیفایده شد.
- This gift became useless to me.
- آن قانون بیفایده است.
- That law is useless.
Iniciadores de conversa
"آیا تا به حال چیزی بیفایده خریدهاید؟"
"وقتی یک چیز بیفایده است، چه کار میکنید؟"
"آیا فکر میکنید بعضی از قوانین بیفایده هستند؟"
"چه چیزی در خانهتان دارید که برایتان بیفایده است؟"
"آیا درس خواندن بدون هدف بیفایده است؟"
Temas para diário
درباره زمانی بنویسید که تلاشتان بیفایده بود. چه احساسی داشتید؟
فکر کنید چه چیزهایی در جامعه بیفایده هستند و چرا؟
یک شیء بیفایده در زندگیتان را توصیف کنید و بگویید چرا آن را نگه میدارید.
اگر میتوانستید یک چیز بیفایده را از دنیا حذف کنید، چه چیزی بود؟
بنويسيد چگونه میتوان از چیزهای به ظاهر بیفایده، استفاده کرد.
Teste-se 60 perguntas
این کتاب خیلی قدیمی و ___ است.
The sentence means 'This book is very old and useless.' 'بیفایده' means useless.
این کار برای من کاملاً ___ بود.
The sentence means 'This task was completely useless for me.' 'بیفایده' fits the context.
آن بازی فکری برای بچهها ___ نیست.
The sentence means 'That board game is not useless for children.' Therefore, 'بیفایده' (useless) is the correct answer to make the sentence grammatically and semantically correct (not useless implies it is useful).
چرا این همه چیز ___ میخرید؟
The sentence means 'Why do you buy so many useless things?' 'بیفایده' means useless.
وقت خود را با کارهای ___ هدر ندهید.
The sentence means 'Don't waste your time with useless tasks.' 'بیفایده' fits here.
این ایده خیلی ___ به نظر میرسد.
The sentence means 'This idea seems very useless.' 'بیفایده' means useless.
This book is not useless.
Why is this useless?
That thing was useless.
Read this aloud:
این بیفایده است.
Focus: ee-n bee-faa-yeh-deh ast
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Read this aloud:
آیا این بیفایده است؟
Focus: aa-yaa ee-n bee-faa-yeh-deh ast?
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نه، آن بیفایده نیست.
Focus: nah, aan bee-faa-yeh-deh neest
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Which of these objects is often بیفایده (useless)?
A broken cell phone cannot be used, so it is useless.
If you say a plan is بیفایده (useless), what do you mean?
When something is useless, it means it has no benefit or purpose.
Which sentence uses بیفایده (useless) correctly?
If work doesn't help, it is useless.
اگر چیزی بیفایده باشد، شما میتوانید از آن استفاده کنید. (If something is useless, you can use it.)
If something is useless, it means it has no use or benefit, so you cannot use it.
بیفایده (bifayde) به معنای مفید (mofid) است. (بیفایده means useful.)
No, بیفایده means useless, which is the opposite of useful (مفید).
یک چتر در یک روز آفتابی ممکن است بیفایده باشد. (An umbrella on a sunny day might be useless.)
On a sunny day, an umbrella is not needed for rain, making it useless in that context.
The book is useless.
Why is this work useless?
His words were useless.
Read this aloud:
این حرف زدن بیفایده است.
Focus: بیفایده (bifāyede)
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تلاشهای ما بیفایده بود.
Focus: تلاشها (talāsh-hā)
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آیا این درس بیفایده است؟
Focus: آیا (āyā)
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Write a short sentence describing something you consider useless. Use 'بیفایده' (bi-fâyede) in your sentence.
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Sample answer
این کتاب بیفایده است. (This book is useless.)
Complete the sentence with 'بیفایده': 'این کار خیلی ____ است.' (This work is very ____.)
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این کار خیلی بیفایده است. (This work is very useless.)
Describe a situation where something you used turned out to be useless. Use 'بیفایده' in your answer.
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Sample answer
من یک ابزار جدید خریدم، اما خیلی بیفایده بود. (I bought a new tool, but it was very useless.)
چرا هدیه بیفایده بود؟ (Why was the gift useless?)
Read this passage:
او یک هدیه گرفت، اما آن هدیه بیفایده بود. او نتوانست از آن استفاده کند. (He received a gift, but the gift was useless. He could not use it.)
چرا هدیه بیفایده بود؟ (Why was the gift useless?)
The passage states 'او نتوانست از آن استفاده کند.' (He could not use it.)
The passage states 'او نتوانست از آن استفاده کند.' (He could not use it.)
چه چیزی بیفایده است؟ (What is useless?)
Read this passage:
صحبت کردن با او بیفایده است. او هرگز گوش نمیدهد. (Talking to him is useless. He never listens.)
چه چیزی بیفایده است؟ (What is useless?)
The passage says 'صحبت کردن با او بیفایده است.' (Talking to him is useless.)
The passage says 'صحبت کردن با او بیفایده است.' (Talking to him is useless.)
این وسیله چگونه است؟ (How is this device?)
Read this passage:
این یک وسیله قدیمی و بیفایده است. ما باید آن را دور بیندازیم. (This is an old and useless device. We should throw it away.)
این وسیله چگونه است؟ (How is this device?)
The passage describes the device as 'یک وسیله قدیمی و بیفایده' (an old and useless device).
The passage describes the device as 'یک وسیله قدیمی و بیفایده' (an old and useless device).
این کتاب خیلی قدیمی و ___ است. هیچ کس آن را نمی خواند. (This book is very old and ___ . No one reads it.)
The context implies the book has no use because no one reads it, so 'بیفایده' (useless) is the best fit.
بحث با او در مورد این موضوع کاملاً ___ است؛ او هرگز نظرش را تغییر نمیدهد. (Arguing with him about this topic is completely ___ ; he never changes his mind.)
Since he never changes his mind, arguing is pointless or useless. 'بیفایده' means useless.
تلاش برای متقاعد کردن او ___ بود، چون او قبلاً تصمیم خود را گرفته بود. (Trying to convince him was ___ , because he had already made up his mind.)
If he had already decided, then trying to convince him would be useless. 'بیفایده' fits this meaning.
این جعبه خالی و ___ است. می توانیم آن را دور بریزیم. (This box is empty and ___ . We can throw it away.)
An empty box that can be thrown away implies it has no use. 'بیفایده' means useless.
نگرانی بیش از حد در مورد چیزهای کوچک اغلب ___ است. (Worrying too much about small things is often ___.)
Worrying excessively about minor issues is typically useless or unproductive. 'بیفایده' is the correct choice.
این ابزار شکسته است و کاملاً ___ شده. (This tool is broken and has become completely ___.)
A broken tool is no longer useful, so it is 'بیفایده' (useless).
Which of these objects could be described as "بیفایده" (bifayde)?
Something that is 'بیفایده' has no use or benefit. A broken, unrepairable car fits this description.
In which situation would you most likely use the word "بیفایده"?
If a tool doesn't work, it's useless, or 'بیفایده'.
Which sentence correctly uses "بیفایده"?
'بیفایده' is an adjective meaning 'useless' or 'of no benefit'. It can describe discussions, actions, or objects. While the other options could be grammatically correct depending on context, 'این بحث کاملاً بیفایده بود' is a very common and direct use of the word.
If something is "بیفایده", it means it is very helpful.
"بیفایده" means useless, the opposite of helpful.
If you describe an old, broken television as "بیفایده", you are using the word correctly.
An old, broken television that cannot be repaired would indeed be considered useless, or 'بیفایده'.
Having a "بیفایده" plan will lead to success.
A 'بیفایده' plan means a useless plan. A useless plan will not lead to success.
Which of these words is closest in meaning to "بیفایده" (bi-fāyedeh)?
«بیفایده» و «بیمصرف» هر دو به معنای «چیزی که کاربرد یا سودی ندارد» هستند.
If something is described as "بیفایده", what is its primary characteristic?
«بیفایده» دقیقاً به معنی «بدون سود یا منفعت» است، که معادل «provides no utility or advantage» است.
Which sentence correctly uses "بیفایده"?
در این جمله، «بیفایده» به درستی به معنای «چیزی که کارایی ندارد و فقط جا اشغال میکند» به کار رفته است.
If an activity is "بیفایده", it means it leads to a positive outcome.
«بیفایده» به معنای «بدون سود» است، بنابراین فعالیت بیفایده نمیتواند منجر به نتیجه مثبت شود.
The opposite of "بیفایده" could be "مفید" (mofid - useful).
«بیفایده» به معنای «بیسود» و «مفید» به معنای «با سود» است، پس متضاد یکدیگرند.
Adding "بی-" (bi-) before a word in Persian generally indicates the presence of that quality.
پیشوند «بی-» در فارسی نشاندهنده «نبود» یا «فقدان» یک ویژگی است، نه «حضور» آن. برای مثال، «بیفایده» به معنای «بدون فایده» است.
The correct order forms the sentence 'Stop this useless effort.'
The correct order forms the question 'Why do you spend your time on useless things?'
The correct order forms the sentence 'He spent his entire life pursuing useless dreams.'
This sentence describes a situation where efforts were futile because a concrete wall did not collapse, directly using 'بیفایده' to indicate the lack of benefit from the efforts.
This sentence uses 'بیفایده' to emphasize the utter futility of further resistance in a critical situation, showcasing a nuanced understanding of its application.
This sentence distinguishes between constructive criticism and hostile criticism, using 'بیفایده' to describe the negative impact of the latter, indicating a sophisticated grasp of the word's usage.
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بیفایده: Basic Meaning
The most straightforward meaning of بیفایده is useless or of no benefit. Think of something that serves no purpose.
Break It Down
بی- (bi-) is a common prefix meaning without. فایده (fāyede) means benefit or use. So, literally, it's without benefit.
Using بیفایده in Sentences
You can use it like an adjective. For example: این کتاب بیفایده است (īn ketāb bīfāyede ast) - This book is useless.
Synonyms to Consider
Other ways to express similar ideas include بیهوده (bīhūde) which means vain or futile, and بیاثر (bī'asar) meaning ineffective.
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B2Capable of being relied on; trustworthy and dependable.
اعتراف کردن
B2To confess or acknowledge; to admit that one has committed a crime or done something wrong.
عضو هیئت علمی
B2A faculty member; a professional academic engaged in teaching and research at a university.
عقلانی
B2Rational; based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
