دهنت را ببند (Dahanet ra beband)
What does دهنت را ببند (Dahanet ra beband) mean? دهنت را ببند (Dahanet ra beband) is a Dari moderate that translates to “shut your mouth / zip it” in English.
Literal Translation
tie/close your mouth
Meaning & Usage
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"shut your mouth / zip it"
A more physical, aggressive version of 'khafa sho' (shut up). The imagery is of literally tying someone's mouth shut — like muzzling an animal. It's ruder than 'chup bash' (be quiet) but less vulgar than 'goh nakhor' (don't eat shit). The middle ground of Afghan silencing expressions.
Examples in the Wild
دهنت را ببند، من گپ میزنم. (Dahanet ra beband, man gap mezanam. - Shut your mouth, I'm talking.) — Asserting authority in a conversation.