Repairs & Maintenance
Essential phrases for reporting broken items and scheduling repairs with your landlord or a technician.
Key Phrases
قفل در خرابه.
casualghofl-e dar kharab-e.
The door lock is broken.
Use 'kharab-e' for almost anything that is broken or not working.
شوفاژ کار نمیکنه.
neutralshofazh kar nemikone.
The heating doesn't work.
ببخشید، سیستم گرمایش خراب است.
politebebakhshid, sistem-e garmayesh kharab ast.
Excuse me, the heating system is broken.
More formal; good for a written message to property management.
میتونی بیای اینو درست کنی؟
casualmituni biyay in-o dorost koni?
Can you come fix this?
Only use this with a landlord you have a casual, friendly relationship with.
لطفا یک تعمیرکار بفرستید.
politelotfan yek ta'mirkar beferestid.
Please send a repairperson.
شیر آب چکه میکنه.
neutralshir-e ab chekke mikone.
The tap is leaking.
لوله آب نشتی داره.
politelule-ye ab nashti dare.
The water pipe has a leak.
کی میای اینجا؟
casualkey miay inja?
When will you come here?
کی میتونید بیایید؟
politekey mitunid biyayid?
When can you come?
من فردا خونه هستم.
casualman farda khune hastam.
I'll be at home tomorrow.
لطفا قبلش زنگ بزنید.
politelotfan ghabl-esh zang bezanid.
Please call beforehand.
Useful to ensure you are home when they arrive.