movāfeq budan
movafeq budan
To agree in Persian is movāfeq budan (movafeq budan).
The phrase is used to express being in harmony about an opinion, being in unison or being united.
Meaning: to be in harmony about an opinion, be in unison or concord, be united (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a compound verb consisting of an adjective and an infinitive.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase 'movāfeq budan' is a compound verb that is conjugated using the verb 'budan' (to be). For example, to say 'I agree', you would say movāfeq hastam.
How do you pronounce it?
movafeq budan
Did you know?
- The adjective movāfeq is part of a class of words that are often used in Persian 'Ta'arof', where one might 'agree' to something they actually intend to decline later.
- The word movāfeq shares a root with the Arabic word for 'music' or 'tuning', reflecting the idea that agreeing is like two instruments being in tune.
- A common non-verbal gesture used alongside phrases of agreement in Iran is a slight upward tilt of the chin or a specific nod that differs from the Western vertical motion.
Examples in context
- من با پیشنهاد شما موافقمI agree with your proposal.
- شما یک نکته صحیح را عرض کردیدYou made a valid point.
