میری
Meri is a spelling variant of miri, the spoken-Tehrani 2nd-person-singular of raftan, “you go.” Heard in any conversation that asks where someone is heading.
Glossary
نخوندم
Nakhondam is the spoken-Tehrani 1st-person-singular negative perfect of khândan, “to read” or “to study.” The everyday “I didn’t read it” or “I didn’t study.”
دوست داره
Doust dâre is the spoken-Tehrani 3rd-person-singular of doust dâshtan, “to like” or “to love.” The everyday way to say someone likes something or someone.
میگه
Mige is the spoken-Tehrani 3rd-person-singular present of goftan, “to say.” One of the most common verbs in everyday gossip and storytelling.
نکن
Nakon is the spoken negative imperative of kardan, “to do.” The everyday “don’t!” command, used for everything from stop touching to don’t be silly.
برو
Bero is the spoken Tehrani imperative of raftan, “to go.” The everyday command for “go!” you’ll hear from parents, taxi drivers, and friends pushing you out the door.
بیا
Bia is the 2nd-person-singular imperative of âmadan, “to come.” Used as a literal command, a friendly summons, or a verbal hook to get attention.
بذار
Bezar is the spoken Tehrani imperative of gozâshtan, “to let” or “to place.” High-frequency in everyday speech: from “let me think” to “put it down here.”
بگو
Begu is the spoken 2nd-person-singular imperative of goftan, “to say.” The everyday “say it!” you’ll hear from gossiping friends, impatient parents, and anyone waiting for an answer.
نمیشه
Nemishe is the negation of mishe: “it can’t be done” or “it’s not possible.” A1 spoken-Tehrani, often used as a one-word verdict on impossible plans.