B2 Expression 正式

در جای خود

dar jaye khod

In its proper place

意思

Something that is appropriate or suitable for a specific context or situation.

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文化背景

In Iranian offices, direct 'no' is often avoided. 'Dar jay-e khod' is a polite way to say 'I hear you, but not now.' Classical poets emphasize 'Munasibat' (proportionality). A poem is only perfect if every word is 'dar jay-e khod.' Parents use this to teach children about timing and boundaries, emphasizing that there is a time for everything. In official letters, 'dar jay-e khod mahfuz' is a standard phrase to protect rights or claims during a process.

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The 'Validation' Hack

Use this phrase when you want to disagree with someone politely. Start with 'Your point is correct in its own place...' then add your 'but'.

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Don't over-formalize

If you are with close friends, use 'به‌جا' (be-ja) instead. 'Dar jay-e khod' can sound like you're giving a lecture.

意思

Something that is appropriate or suitable for a specific context or situation.

🎯

The 'Validation' Hack

Use this phrase when you want to disagree with someone politely. Start with 'Your point is correct in its own place...' then add your 'but'.

⚠️

Don't over-formalize

If you are with close friends, use 'به‌جا' (be-ja) instead. 'Dar jay-e khod' can sound like you're giving a lecture.

自我测试

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.

این پیشنهاد شما بسیار خوب است و _______ باید بررسی شود.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: در جای خود

The sentence means 'Your suggestion is very good and should be examined in its own right.'

Which sentence uses the phrase figuratively to mean 'appropriate'?

کدام جمله به معنای 'مناسب' است؟

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: سکوت او در جای خود بسیار پرمعنا بود.

This sentence means 'His silence was very meaningful in that context/appropriately.'

Match the response to the situation.

Situation: A colleague makes a valid point during a meeting about a different topic.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: حرف شما در جای خود درست است، اما بعداً بحث می‌کنیم.

This is the professional way to acknowledge a point without getting distracted.

🎉 得分: /3

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Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank B1

این پیشنهاد شما بسیار خوب است و _______ باید بررسی شود.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: در جای خود

The sentence means 'Your suggestion is very good and should be examined in its own right.'

Which sentence uses the phrase figuratively to mean 'appropriate'? Choose B2

کدام جمله به معنای 'مناسب' است؟

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: سکوت او در جای خود بسیار پرمعنا بود.

This sentence means 'His silence was very meaningful in that context/appropriately.'

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching B2

Situation: A colleague makes a valid point during a meeting about a different topic.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: حرف شما در جای خود درست است، اما بعداً بحث می‌کنیم.

This is the professional way to acknowledge a point without getting distracted.

🎉 得分: /3

常见问题

3 个问题

Yes, to mean they are suitable for a role. 'او در جای خود مدیر خوبی است' (He is a good manager in his own right).

Mostly, but it specifically emphasizes that the thing is appropriate *because* of its context or timing.

Use 'بی‌جا' (bi-ja) or 'خارج از جای خود' (kharej az jay-e khod).

相关表达

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به‌جا

synonym

Appropriate / Timely

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بی‌جا

contrast

Inappropriate / Out of place

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در جای خود محفوظ

specialized form

Reserved in its own right

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سرِ جای خود

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