شرایط
sharāyet
The English phrase 'circumstances' is translated into Persian as شرایط (sharāyet).
The word شرایط refers to the conditions or facts surrounding a particular event or situation. It is used both for abstract circumstances (like life circumstances) and for specific requirements or terms (like terms of a contract).
How do you pronounce it?
sharāyet
Did you know?
- The word شرایط is the plural form of شرط, which means 'condition' or 'bet'. This connects the idea of a 'circumstance' to the act of making a wager or setting a prerequisite.
- In Persian, when someone says their شرایط is 'bad', they are often referring specifically to their financial status or economic hardship rather than their general life situation.
- While شرایط is the standard term for 'circumstances', if you are describing someone's living situation or 'social circumstances', Persians often use the word وضعیت, which literally translates to 'status' or 'state'.
Examples in context
- کاش شرایط برای آمدن من متفاوت بود.I wish that the circumstances of my visit were different.This sentence shows how to express a wish regarding different circumstances for a visit using شرایط.Tatoeba #7746047 by mshahriarinia, translation #7741574 by Hybrid
- شرایط اقتصادی در کشور تغییر کرده است.sharāyet-e eqtesādi dar keshvar taghyir karde ast.The economic circumstances in the country have changed.
- من شرایط فعلی را درک می‌کنم.man sharāyet-e fe'li rā dark mikonam.I understand the current circumstances.
Example conversation
Mohammad and Niloufar are discussing a change in their plans.
- محمد Mohammadنیلوفر، شرایط برای سفر خیلی سخت شده است.Niloufar, sharāyet barāye safar kheyli sakht shode ast.Niloufar, the circumstances for traveling have become very difficult.
- نیلوفر Niloufarواقعاً؟ چه اتفاقی افتاده است؟Vāqe'an? Che ettefāghi oftāde ast?Really? What has happened?
- محمد Mohammadشرایط کاری من ناگهان تغییر کرد.sharāyet-e kāri-ye man nāgahān taghyir kard.My work circumstances changed suddenly.
- نیلوفر Niloufarمتأسفم محمد، امیدوارم همه چیز درست شود.Mot'assefam Mohammad, omidvār am hame chiz dorost shavad.I'm sorry Mohammad, I hope everything works out.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
