رفتار کردن
raftār kardan
To behave in Persian is رفتار کردن (raftār kardan).
The verb رفتار کردن is used to describe acting in a polite or proper way. To specifically express the idea of behaving well or behaving properly, you often add the adverb خوب (good/well) to the verb, forming the phrase خوب رفتار کردن.
Meaning: to act in a polite or proper way (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The third-person singular present indicative form is رفتار میکند (he/she behaves), and the simple past tense is رفتار کرد (behaved).
How do you pronounce it?
raftār kardan
Did you know?
- To describe someone who behaves with extreme formality or stiffness, Persians might use the term کلاس گذاشتن, which literally means 'to put on a class'.
- In Persian culture, the concept of 'behaving' is closely tied to adab, a complex social code of etiquette and respect that goes beyond simple politeness.
- The noun رفتار literally contains the word 'go' within it, as it is built from the past stem of the verb رفتن meaning 'to go'.
Example conversation
Sara is reminding Ali to be polite at a family dinner.
- سارا Saraعلی، لطفاً امروز درست رفتار کردن.Ali, lotfan emrouz dorost raftār kardan.Ali, please behave yourself today.
- علی Aliچرا؟ من کاری نکردم.Cherā? Man kāri nakardam.Why? I didn't do anything.
- سارا Saraچون پدربزرگ حساس است.Chon pedarbozorg hassās ast.Because grandfather is sensitive.
- علی Aliباشه، من مودبانه رفتار میکنم.Bāshe, man mo'adabāne raftār mikonam.Okay, I will behave politely.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries رفتار, کردن, CC BY-SA 4.0.
