به من بده
be man bede
In Persian, "give me" is expressed as به من بده (be man bede).
This phrase is used when you are expressing a preference for something to be handed to you.
Meaning: expression of preference (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition be (to), the pronoun man (me) and the imperative verb bede (give).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form به من بده is the singular, informal version. When you want to be polite or are addressing a group of people, you should use به من بدهید. The verb bede is the singular imperative form of the verb dadan (to give).
How do you pronounce it?
be man bede
Did you know?
- Persian utilizes 'Taarof', a complex system of ritual politeness. In this system, a person might repeatedly refuse when you say به من بده even if they intend to give you the item.
- The word به can also mean 'quince', a fruit used in many Persian desserts and syrups.
- The verb بده comes from دادن, which in a legal or formal context refers to 'giving' a verdict or judgment in court.
Examples in context
- شیر بیشتری به من بدهید!Give me more milk!This sentence is useful for practicing how to ask for more of something using به من بده.Tatoeba #795665 by pliiganto, translation #530547 by wma
- یک جرعه از نوشیدنی‌ات به من بده.Give me a sip of your drink.This sentence is useful for practicing how to ask for a small portion of something using به من بده.Tatoeba #10322777 by cojiluc, translation #3151532 by CK
- حالم خوب نیست.می شود مقداری دارو به من بدهی؟I don't feel well. Could you give me some medicine?This sentence is useful for practicing how to ask for medicine using به من بده.Tatoeba #764224 by mahdiye, translation #20297 by CK
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Example conversation
Reza and Sara are at a dinner table.
- رضا Rezaنمک را به من بده.Namak ra be man bede.Give me the salt.
- سارا Saraبفرما، این هم نمک.Befarma, in ham namak.Here you go, here is the salt.
- رضا Rezaممنونم سارا.Mamnoonam Sara.Thank you, Sara.
- سارا Saraخواهش می‌کنم رضا.Khahesh mikonam Reza.You're welcome, Reza.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries به, من, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
