بشین
beshin
The English phrase "sit down" is translated into Dari as بشین (beshin).
This verb is used to instruct someone to assume a sitting position from a standing position.
Meaning: to assume a sitting position from a standing position (verb)
Which one should you use?
While بشین is a command to sit down, it is much more casual than the formal beshinid.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form بشین is the informal imperative, whereas the polite or formal imperative form is بنشینید.
How do you pronounce it?
beshin
Did you know?
- In some regional dialects of Afghanistan, بشین can be used figuratively to tell someone to 'be patient' or 'wait a moment' while the speaker finishes a task.
- In traditional Afghan settings, the order of who is told to بشین first is determined by seniority. The eldest person is always invited to sit before anyone else in the room.
- Dari shares the root for 'sit' with Persian and Urdu. An English speaker might notice that بشین sounds remarkably similar to the Urdu word for the same action.
Examples in context
- لطفاً اینجا بشین.Lotfan inja bishin.Please sit down here.
- بشین تا کمی استراحت کنی.Bishin ta kami estiraahat kuni.Sit down to rest a little.
- بشین، من چای میآورم.Bishin, man chay miawaram.Sit down, I will bring tea.
Example conversation
At a guest's house, Zeynab is welcoming Hossein.
- زینب Zaynabخوش آمدی حسین، بشین.Khosh amadi Hossein, bishin.Welcome Hossein, sit down.
- حسین Husseinممنون، خیلی خوشحال هستم.Mamnun, khayli khushhal hastam.Thank you, I am very happy.
- زینب Zaynabبشین تا چای بیاورم.Bishin ta chay biawaram.Sit down while I bring tea.
- حسین Husseinخیلی لطف کردی، زینب.Khayli lutf kardi, Zeynab.That is very kind of you, Zeynab.
