عجله کن
ajaleh kon
The Persian phrase for "hurry up" is عجله کن (ajaleh kon).
عجله کن is used to tell someone to go faster.
Meaning: go faster (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase عجله کن is composed of the noun عجله (haste/hurry) and the verb کن (do/make).
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter سرعت کن and سرعت کنید.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form عجله کن is the singular imperative. If you are speaking politely or to a group of people, use the form عجله کنید.
How do you pronounce it?
ajaleh kon
Did you know?
- There is a common Persian proverb that warns against the very act of عجله by saying 'Haste is from Satan'. This reflects a cultural value of patience and deliberation.
- A common slang way to tell someone to hurry is شل نکن (don't be loose/lazy), which criticizes a lack of energy or speed.
- In informal settings, you can say بجنب (move/jump), which functions similarly to the English 'get a move on'.
Examples in context
- عجله کن! دیرمان می شود.Hurry up! We'll be late.This sentence shows how to use عجله کن when warning about being late.Tatoeba #588605 by mahdiye, translation #433479 by CK
- به دیگران بگو عجله کنند.Tell the others to hurry up.This sentence shows how to use عجله کن when telling others to act quickly.Tatoeba #1993485 by behi, translation #1860541 by CK
- عجله کن، تا به موقع برسی.Hurry up, and you will be on time.This sentence shows how to use عجله کن to suggest a way to be on time.Tatoeba #829004 by mahdiye, translation #19673 by gin
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mohammad and Sara are leaving for a party.
- محمد Mohammadسارا، عجله کن! ماشین منتظره.Sara, ajale kon! Mashin montazere.Sara, hurry up! The car is waiting.
- سارا Saraفقط یک دقیقه زمان می‌خواهم.Faghat yek daghighe zaman mikhaham.I just need one minute.
- محمد Mohammadواقعاً باید عجله کنی.Vaghean bayad ajale koni.You really must hurry up.
- سارا Saraباشه، من آمادم.Bashe, man amadam.Okay, I am ready.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
