رفتن
raftan/raf.ˈtan/
To go in Persian is رفتن (raftan).
The verb رفتن is used to describe the act of moving through space, especially moving from one place to another.
Meaning: to move through space (especially from one place to another) (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The second of two syllables is stressed.
Did you know?
- There is a possible connection between the root of رفتن and the Ancient Greek word for 'vulture', via a root meaning 'taking away cows'.
Examples in context
- فلش راه رفتن را نشان می‌دهد.The arrow indicates the way to go.This sentence uses رفتن to show how an arrow indicates a direction.Tatoeba #12208766 by cojiluc, translation #324147 by CK
- چرا از به خواب‌رفتن می‌ترسی؟Why are you afraid to go to sleep?This sentence uses رفتن to discuss the act of going to sleep.Tatoeba #12643414 by Amirreza_Farid, translation #7736291 by CK
- هر چه درازتر بمانم، رفتن سختتر می‌شود.The longer I stay, the harder it will be to go.This sentence uses رفتن to describe the difficulty of leaving a place.Tatoeba #12130695 by cojiluc, translation #6359723 by Hybrid
- به مکتب رفتنGo to school
- با اتوبوس رفتنGo by bus
- برین وسط محله صدا بکنینGo make some noise in the neighborhood!
- برین پارک بازی کنینGo play in the park!
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mohammad and Maryam are deciding whether to leave the party.
- محمد Mohammadوقت رفتن است.Vaghte raftan ast.It is time to go.
- مریم Maryamمن هنوز نمی‌خواهم بروم.Man hanooz nemikhaham beravam.I don't want to go yet.
- محمد Mohammadباید زود رفتن را شروع کنیم.Bayad zood raftan ra shoro konim.We must start going soon.
- مریم Maryamباشه، برویم.Bashe, beravim.Okay, let's go.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry رفتن, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries رفتن, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
