意思
A polite request for silence or to reduce noise.
文化背景
In Iran, silence in the presence of elders is a sign of 'Adab' (etiquette). You rarely have to ask children to be quiet in formal family gatherings because the cultural expectation is already there. In the busy metro or shared taxis of Tehran, people use 'Lotfan sāket bāshid' if someone is talking too loudly on their mobile phone. It's a way to reclaim public space. During the 'Azan' (call to prayer), it is customary for Iranians to stop talking and be silent out of respect, even if no one explicitly says 'Lotfan sāket bāshid'. Iranian students are generally very respectful. A teacher saying 'Lotfan sāket bāshid' once is usually enough to quiet a whole room of 40 students.
The 'Bebakhshid' Buffer
Always start with 'Bebakhshid' (Excuse me) before saying 'Lotfan sāket bāshid' to sound like a native speaker.
Avoid 'Khafe sho'
Even if you are very angry, 'Khafe sho' is considered very low-class and aggressive. Stick to 'Sāket باشید'.
意思
A polite request for silence or to reduce noise.
The 'Bebakhshid' Buffer
Always start with 'Bebakhshid' (Excuse me) before saying 'Lotfan sāket bāshid' to sound like a native speaker.
Avoid 'Khafe sho'
Even if you are very angry, 'Khafe sho' is considered very low-class and aggressive. Stick to 'Sāket باشید'.
自我测试
Complete the sentence with the correct formal verb form.
ببخشید آقا، لطفاً اینجا _______ . (ساکت باشید / ساکت باش)
Since you are addressing someone as 'آقا' (Sir), the formal 'باشید' is required.
Which phrase is the most polite way to ask for silence in a library?
کدام جمله مؤدبانهتر است؟
'لطفاً ساکت باشید' is the standard polite formal request.
Match the Persian phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Matching the registers is crucial for Persian learners.
What would the teacher say to the noisy students?
معلم: بچهها، امتحان شروع شد. _______ .
Teachers ask for silence during exams.
Match the phrase to the location.
Where would you most likely see 'لطفاً ساکت باشید'?
Libraries are the primary location for silence requests.
🎉 得分： /5
视觉学习工具
Where to use 'Lotfan sāket bāshid'
Quiet Zones
- • Library (کتابخانه)
- • Hospital (بیمارستان)
- • Mosque (مسجد)
练习题库
5 练习ببخشید آقا، لطفاً اینجا _______ . (ساکت باشید / ساکت باش)
Since you are addressing someone as 'آقا' (Sir), the formal 'باشید' is required.
کدام جمله مؤدبانهتر است؟
'لطفاً ساکت باشید' is the standard polite formal request.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
Matching the registers is crucial for Persian learners.
معلم: بچهها، امتحان شروع شد. _______ .
Teachers ask for silence during exams.
Where would you most likely see 'لطفاً ساکت باشید'?
Libraries are the primary location for silence requests.
🎉 得分： /5
常见问题
3 个问题Not at all. Teachers use it with kids all the time. It's polite but firm.
Yes, but it sounds like a command. Use it only if you have authority (like a parent or teacher).
'Sāket' is modern and common. 'Khāmoush' is poetic and literary.
相关表达
هیس
similarShh
سکوت را رعایت کنید
specialized formObserve the silence
حرف نزنید
contrastDon't talk
آرام باشید
similarBe calm/quiet
