Verbs: Gereftan

Question 1

burrow

Answer 1

Gharz gereftan (قرض گرفتن) – To borrow
Meaning: To borrow (take something temporarily, with the intention of returning it).

Example Sentence (Simple Present):

“I borrow books from the library every week.”
Man har hafte az ketâbkhâne ketâb gharz migiram.

Example Sentence (Simple Past):

“She borrowed some money from her friend.”
Ou az dustash meghdâri pool gharz gereft.

Tip: Use az (from) to indicate who you’re borrowing from.

Question 2

celebrate

Answer 2

Jashn gereftan (جشن گرفتن) – To celebrate
Meaning: To celebrate (an event, occasion, or achievement).

Example Sentence (Simple Present):

“We celebrate birthdays with friends every year.”
Har sâl bâ dustân tavalod-hâ râ jashn migirim.
Example Sentence (Simple Past):

“They celebrated their wedding anniversary last night.”
Ânhâ diruz shab sâlgard-e ezdevâj râ jashn gereftand.

Tip: Pair with râ for the specific occasion being celebrated.

Question 3

decide

Answer 3

Tasmim gereftan (تصمیم گرفتن) – To decide
Meaning: To decide (to make a decision).

Example Sentence (Simple Present):

“He decides quickly in difficult situations.”
Ou dar sharâyet-ha-ye sakht be sor’at tasmim migirad.
Example Sentence (Simple Past):

“They decided to travel next week.”
Ânhâ tasmim gereftand ke hafte-ye badi mosaferat konand.
Tip: Often followed by ke + subjunctive verb for the decision.

Question 4

ignore

Answer 4

Nâdideh gereftan (نادیده گرفتن) – To ignore

Meaning: To ignore (to disregard).

Example Sentence (Simple Present):

“She ignores the small mistakes of her students.”
Ou eshtebâhât-e kuchik-e dâneshjoo-hâ râ nâdideh migirad.
Example Sentence (Simple Past):

“They ignored the warnings.”
Ânhâ hoshdâr-hâ râ nâdideh gereftand.
Tip: Always pair nâdideh gereftan with râ to indicate what is being ignored.

Question 5

consider, keep in mind

Answer 5

5. Dar nazar gereftan (در نظر گرفتن) – To keep in mind
   Meaning: To keep in mind, to take into consideration.

Example Sentence (Simple Present):

“We keep all the factors in mind before making a decision.”
Ghabl az inke yek tasmim begirim, mâ tamâm-e avâmel râ dar nazar migirim.
Example Sentence (Simple Past):

“He kept my suggestions in mind.”
Ou pishnehâd-hâ-ye man râ dar nazar gereft.
Tip: Use dar nazar gereftan when referring to ideas, suggestions, or factors.

Question 6

learn

Answer 6

Yâd gereftan (یاد گرفتن) – To learn

Meaning: To learn (to acquire knowledge or a skill).

Example Sentence (Simple Present):

“I learn new words every day.”
Man har ruz kalame-hâ-ye jadid yâd migiram.
Example Sentence (Simple Past):

“She learned how to cook from her grandmother.”
Ou az mâdarbozorgash ashpazi yâd gereft.
Tip: Pair with chetor (how) or a specific skill.

Question 7

develop pain

Answer 7

7. Dard gereftan (درد گرفتن) – To develop pain
   Meaning: To develop pain, to start feeling pain.

Example Sentence (Simple Present):

Vaghti kheili neshastam, kamar-am dard gereft.

Example Sentence (Simple Past):

“Her knees started hurting after the hike.”
Ba’d az koohnavardi zânu-hâ-ye ou dard gereft.
Tip: Use with kamar (back), zânu (knee), or sar (head) to specify the body part.

Question 8

get, take

Answer 8

8. Gereftan (گرفتن) – To take, to get
   Meaning: To take or get something.

Example Sentence (Simple Present):

“She takes a break during work.”
Ou hengâm-e kâr esteraahat migirad.
Example Sentence (Simple Past):

“He got the first prize in the competition.”
Ou dar mosâbeqe jâye aval râ gereft.
Tip: This is the base form of gereftan and is used in many contexts.

Question 9

take time off

Answer 9

9. Morakhasi gereftan (مرخصی گرفتن) – To take time off
   Meaning: To take time off (e.g., from work or school).

Example Sentence (Simple Present):

“I take time off when I feel stressed.”
Man vaghti estres dâram morakhasi migiram.
Example Sentence (Simple Past):

“She took time off last month to rest.”
Ou mâh-e gozashte barâye esteraahat morakhasi gereft.
Tip: Use with a time phrase to specify when (e.g., mâh-e gozashte).