Getting a Library Card
Essential phrases for signing up for a library card, borrowing books, and using library facilities.
Key Phrases
میخوام عضو کتابخونه بشم.
casualmikham ozv-e ketabkhune besham.
I want to become a library member.
A common and direct everyday way to express intent to join.
ببخشید، میخواستم برای کارت کتابخونه ثبتنام کنم.
politebebakhshid, mikhastam baray-e kart-e ketabkhune sabtenam konam.
Excuse me, I would like to register for a library card.
A polite approach suitable for speaking with staff at the counter.
فقط کارت شناسایی کافیه یا مدرک دیگهای هم باید بیارم؟
neutralfaghat kart-e shenasayi kafiye ya madrak-e dige-i ham bayad biaram?
Is just an ID card enough, or should I bring another document too?
Uses 'bayad' to ask about obligations.
کارت ملی و قبض برق رو آوردم که آدرسم رو نشون بده.
neutralkart-e melli o ghabz-e bargh ro ovordam ke adresam ro neshun bede.
I brought my national ID and electricity bill to show my address.
A utility bill is often required as proof of address in Iran.
چند تا کتاب میتونم همزمان امانت بگیرم؟
neutralchand ta ketab mitunam hamzaman amanat begiram?
How many books can I borrow at the same time?
Standard neutral phrasing.
مدت امانت کتابها چند روزه؟
neutralmodat-e amanat-e ketab-ha chand ruze?
How many days is the book borrowing period?
Usually the borrowing limit is two weeks.
اگه وقت نکنم بخونم، میشه تمدیدشون کرد؟
casualage vaght nakonam bekhunam, mishe tamdid-eshun kard?
If I don't have time to read them, is it possible to renew them?
Uses the conditional 'age' (if) with the subjunctive.
اگه کتابی رو دیر پس بدم، باید جریمه بدم؟
neutralage ketabi ro dir pas bedam, bayad jarime bedam?
If I return a book late, do I have to pay a fine?
Clear conditional sentence to ask about penalties.
اگه کتابی که میخوام دست کسی باشه، میتونم رزروش کنم؟
neutralage ketabi ke mikham dast-e kesi bashe, mitunam rezerv-esh konam?
If the book I want is with someone else, can I reserve it?
Features a relative clause with 'ke' (that/which).
برای استفاده از کامپیوترها باید وقت بگیرم؟
neutralbara-ye estefade az computer-ha bayad vaght begiram?
Do I need to make a reservation to use the computers?
Literally 'should I take time', a common idiom for making an appointment.
پسورد وایفای اینجا چیه؟
casualpasvord-e wifi-ye inja chie?
What is the Wi-Fi password here?
Very casual; uses 'chie' as the spoken form of 'chist'.
کتابهای برگشتی رو باید تو این صندوق بذارم؟
neutralketab-ha-ye bargashti ro bayad tu in sandogh bezaram?
Should I put the returned books in this box?
Asking where the drop-off location is.
کارتم رو گم کردم، باید درخواست کارت جدید بدم؟
neutralkartam ro gom kardam, bayad darkhast-e kart-e jadid bedam?
I lost my card, should I apply for a new card?
Connects two simple actions naturally.