عجله کن
ajaleh kon
The Persian phrase for 'hurry' is عجله کن (ajaleh kon).
The phrase is used to instruct someone to do things more quickly. To tell someone not to hurry, you use the negative imperative عجله نکن.
Meaning: to do things quickly (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase عجله کن is composed of the noun عجله (ajaleh), meaning 'haste' or 'hurry' and the verb کن (kon), which is the imperative form of 'to do'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing someone politely or addressing a group, use the form عجله کنید by adding the suffix '-id' to the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
ajaleh kon
Did you know?
- In Persian culture, the proverb عجله کار شیطان است suggests that 'haste is the work of the devil'.
- Persians may use the expression دست بجنبان (dast bejonban), literally 'shake your hand', to tell someone to hurry up with a task.
- The word عجله is borrowed from the Arabic word عَجَلَة, which can also mean 'wheel'.
Examples in context
- عجله کن! دیرمان می شود.Hurry up! We'll be late.This example shows how to use the imperative عجله کن to express urgency.Tatoeba #588605 by mahdiye, translation #433479 by CK
- به دیگران بگو عجله کنند.Tell the others to hurry up.This example uses the imperative عجله کن to give an instruction to others.Tatoeba #1993485 by behi, translation #1860541 by CK
- عجله کن، تا به موقع برسی.Hurry up, and you will be on time.This example shows how to use the imperative عجله کن to suggest an outcome of speed.Tatoeba #829004 by mahdiye, translation #19673 by gin
- دوستم تاکسی رو دیر گرفته، باید عجله کنم.My friend has taken the taxi late, I have to hurry.
- ما باید این کار را سریع انجام دهیم.We need to do this quickly.
- دیر نشو! باید تا صبحانه برسیم.Don't be late! We need to get there before breakfast.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Reza and Niloufar are getting ready to leave the house.
- رضا Rezaنیلوفر، عجله کن که دیر شد.Niloufar, ajale kon ke dir shod.Niloufar, hurry up or we will be late.
- نیلوفر Niloufarالان دارم میام، صبر کن.Alan daram miyam, sabr kon.I'm coming now, wait.
- رضا Rezaخیلی طول کشید، عجله کن.Kheyli tul keshid, ajale kon.It took too long, hurry up.
- نیلوفر Niloufarبله، الان آماده هستم.Bale, alan amade hastam.Yes, I am ready now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries عجله, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
