B1 Expression 正式

می‌توانم کمکتان کنم؟

Mitavanam komaketan konam?

Can I help you?

意思

Offering assistance to someone.

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文化背景

The phrase is often a precursor to 'Ta'arof'. Even if someone needs help, they might say 'Na, mamnun' (No, thanks). You should offer again to show sincerity. In fast-paced Tehran, the phrase is often shortened to 'Mitonam komaketon konam?' and said quickly in shops. It's more functional and less ritualistic than in smaller cities. In a professional Iranian office, saying this to a visitor before they ask for anything is a sign of high-level hospitality ('Mehman-navazi'). When a man offers help to a woman he doesn't know, using the most formal version ('Mitavanavam komaketan konam') is essential to maintain a respectful and non-threatening boundary.

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The 'Hand on Heart' Move

When saying this to a stranger, placing your right hand over your heart adds a layer of traditional Persian sincerity.

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Don't forget the Subjunctive

Always use 'konam', never 'mikonam'. Using 'mikonam' makes you sound like a robot translating literally from another language.

意思

Offering assistance to someone.

💡

The 'Hand on Heart' Move

When saying this to a stranger, placing your right hand over your heart adds a layer of traditional Persian sincerity.

⚠️

Don't forget the Subjunctive

Always use 'konam', never 'mikonam'. Using 'mikonam' makes you sound like a robot translating literally from another language.

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The 'Bebakhshid' Buffer

Always start with 'Bebakhshid' (Excuse me) if you are approaching someone you don't know. It makes the offer much more polite.

自我测试

Complete the formal offer of help.

ببخشید آقا، می‌توانم _______ کنم؟

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: کمکتان

'-etan' is the correct formal suffix for 'you' in this context.

Which verb form correctly follows 'می‌توانم'?

می‌توانم کمکتان _______؟

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: کنم

The subjunctive 'konam' is required after the modal verb 'mitavanavam'.

Match the phrase to the correct person.

To whom would you say 'می‌توانم کمکتان کنم؟'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: An elderly stranger at the park

This formal phrase is used for respect with strangers or elders.

Complete the shopkeeper's dialogue.

فروشنده: سلام، خوش آمدید. _______؟ مشتری: بله، دنبال کفش ورزشی هستم.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: می‌توانم کمکتان کنم؟

This is the standard polite way for a shopkeeper to greet a customer.

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

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Complete the formal offer of help. Fill Blank A2

ببخشید آقا، می‌توانم _______ کنم؟

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: کمکتان

'-etan' is the correct formal suffix for 'you' in this context.

Which verb form correctly follows 'می‌توانم'? Choose B1

می‌توانم کمکتان _______؟

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: کنم

The subjunctive 'konam' is required after the modal verb 'mitavanavam'.

Match the phrase to the correct person. situation_matching A2

To whom would you say 'می‌توانم کمکتان کنم؟'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: An elderly stranger at the park

This formal phrase is used for respect with strangers or elders.

Complete the shopkeeper's dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

فروشنده: سلام، خوش آمدید. _______؟ مشتری: بله، دنبال کفش ورزشی هستم.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: می‌توانم کمکتان کنم؟

This is the standard polite way for a shopkeeper to greet a customer.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

4 个问题

Not at all, but in a real shop, you'll likely hear the spoken version 'Mitonam'. Both are perfectly acceptable.

Yes, it is very appropriate for showing respect to a teacher or professor.

If they say 'Na, mamnun', you can say 'Khahesh mikonam, hatman ejaze bedid' (Please, definitely allow me). If they refuse again, just smile and walk away.

Persian prefers using possessive enclitics (-etan) with nouns in compound verbs. It sounds more 'Persian' and less like a translation.

相关表达

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در خدمتم

similar

I am at your service.

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کمک می‌خوای؟

informal

Do you want help?

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چه کمکی از دستم برمی‌آید؟

specialized form

What help can I provide?

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بفرمایید؟

similar

Yes? / How can I help you?

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