حساب، حساب است، کاکا برادر
hesab, hesab ast, kaka baradar
Account is account, brother is brother
意思
Business is business, even among family or friends.
文化背景
In the bazaar, merchants often drink tea and act like brothers, but every single 'shahi' (cent) is recorded. This proverb is the verbal agreement that allows this dual reality to exist. Young Iranians use this phrase to avoid the 'Tarof' traps of their parents' generation. It is seen as a sign of being 'modern' and 'organized' (monazam). The word 'Kaka' is still used as a common word for 'brother' in provinces like Khuzestan and Hormozgan, making the proverb feel even more literal there.
Use it to stop Tarof
If someone says 'Ghabele nadare' (It's not worth anything/Take it for free), you can smile and say 'Hesab hesab ast' to insist on paying.
Don't sound like a robot
Always pair this with a smile. It's a proverb about preserving friendship, not about being a cold debt collector.
意思
Business is business, even among family or friends.
Use it to stop Tarof
If someone says 'Ghabele nadare' (It's not worth anything/Take it for free), you can smile and say 'Hesab hesab ast' to insist on paying.
Don't sound like a robot
Always pair this with a smile. It's a proverb about preserving friendship, not about being a cold debt collector.
自我测试
Complete the proverb.
حساب، حساب است، ____ برادر.
The traditional form uses 'Kaka' for rhythm and cultural resonance.
In which situation is this phrase most appropriate?
You are lending 500,000 Tomans to your cousin for a week.
It is used to justify being formal about a loan to a relative.
What is the main goal of using this phrase?
Why do people say 'Hesab hesab ast'?
The proverb aims to prevent future conflicts by being clear now.
Complete the dialogue.
دوست: 'ببخشید، یادم رفت پول ناهار را بدهم.' شما: 'اشکالی ندارد، ولی یادت باشد که...'
This is the natural way to remind a friend about a shared cost.
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视觉学习工具
Relationship vs. Transaction
练习题库
4 练习حساب، حساب است، ____ برادر.
The traditional form uses 'Kaka' for rhythm and cultural resonance.
You are lending 500,000 Tomans to your cousin for a week.
It is used to justify being formal about a loan to a relative.
Why do people say 'Hesab hesab ast'?
The proverb aims to prevent future conflicts by being clear now.
دوست: 'ببخشید، یادم رفت پول ناهار را بدهم.' شما: 'اشکالی ندارد، ولی یادت باشد که...'
This is the natural way to remind a friend about a shared cost.
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常见问题
4 个问题No, it is an affectionate, old-fashioned term for a brother or close male friend. In this proverb, it is perfectly polite.
It's better to use the more formal 'Dusti be jaye khod...' version with a boss, as 'Kaka' is too informal for a superior.
Yes, it can apply to time, promises, or any shared responsibility that needs to be tracked.
'Ast' is the written/formal form. In conversation, everyone says 'Hesab hesab-e'.
相关表达
دوستی به جای خود، حساب به جای خود
synonymFriendship in its place, accounting in its place.
حساب به دینار، بخشش به خروار
builds onAccount by the penny, but give by the ton.
بیحساب و کتاب
contrastWithout account or book (disorganized).
