Asking for Directions

bebakhshid, nazdiktarin istgah e metro kojast?

Excuse me, where is the nearest subway station?

Standard polite way to stop a stranger.

metro az kodum taraf e?

Which way is the subway?

Direct and casual, use with friends or people your age.

chetor bayad be hotel pars beram?

How should I go to Pars Hotel?

Using the spoken Tehrani form for 'beravam' (should I go).

bebakhshid, baraye muze bayad az kodum masir beram?

Excuse me, for the museum which route should I take?

A very polite and clear way to ask for a specific route.

avval mostaghim berin, baad bepichin be samt e rast.

First go straight, then turn to the right.

Using the polite plural forms 'berin' and 'bepichin'.

mostaghim boro, baad az chahar rah bepich chap.

Go straight, after the intersection turn left.

Using the informal 'to' (you) imperative forms.

piade az inja ta unja kheyli dur e?

Is it very far to walk from here to there?

Useful to decide if you need transportation.

hamin nazdik e, ya bayad ba taksi beram?

Is it right nearby, or should I go by taxi?

Combines a question about distance with your intention to take a taxi.

bimarestan e bozorg daghighan ruberu ye hamun park e.

The big hospital is exactly opposite that park.

Locals often use landmarks like parks or hospitals for orientation.

pas avval mostaghim, baad samt e rast kenar e bank?

So first straight, then the right side next to the bank?

Repeat the directions back to confirm you understood correctly.