Update Date: October 30, 2024
How to say “hello, how are you?” in the Farsi language? Do you know what basic Farsi greetings are? Learning basic Farsi greetings is another essential step to starting meaningful conversations with your friends. These phrases are necessary and help you learn what to say to Persian speakers. From saying hello to goodbye, these phrases will open the door to deeper conversations.
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In this post, we introduce you to a collection of Persian common phrases that are used in different situations. Please keep reading to explore them.
Common Persian Greetings
- سلام (salām) – Hello
- صبح بخیر (sobh bekheyr) – Good morning
- عصر بخیر (asr bekheyr) – Good afternoon
- شب بخیر (shab bekheyr) – Good night
- خداحافظ (khodā hāfez) – Goodbye
- چطوری؟ (chetori?) – How are you? (informal)
- حالت چطوره؟ (hālet chetore?) – How are you feeling? (informal)
- حال شما چطور است؟ (hāl-e shomā chetor ast?) – How are you? (formal)
- خوش آمدید (khosh āmadid) – Welcome
- خوشحالم می‌بینمت (khosh’hālam mibinamet) – Nice to see you (informal)
- خوشحالم شما را می‌بینم (khosh’hālam shomā rā mibinam) – Nice to see you (formal)
- خوش آمدی (khosh āmadi) – Welcome (informal)
- روز خوبی داشته باشی (rooz-e khoobi dāsht-e bāshi) – Have a nice day (informal)
- روز خوبی داشته باشید (rooz-e khoobi dāsht-e bāshid) – Have a nice day (formal)
- بعداً می‌بینمت (ba’dan mibinamet) – See you later (informal)
- موفق باشی (movaffagh bāshi) – Good luck (informal)
- موفق باشید (movaffagh bāshid) – Good luck (formal)
- سلام علیکم (salām alaikom) – Peace be upon you (religious/formal)
- درود (dorood) – Greetings
- وقت بخیر (vaght bekheyr) – Good time (neutral greeting for any time of the day)
- خوشحال شدم دیدمت (khosh’hāl shodam didamet) – Nice to meet you (informal)
- خوشحال شدم شما را دیدم (khosh’hāl shodam shomā rā didam) – Nice to meet you (formal)
- بفرمایید (befarmāyid) – Please, go ahead (formal greeting or invitation)
- بیا (biyā) – Come in (informal)
- بفرما (befarmā) – Please come in (informal)
- حال شما خوب است؟ (hāl-e shomā khoob ast?) – Are you well? (formal)
- مرسی (mersi) – Thank you (informal)
- خیلی ممنون (kheyli mamnoon) – Thank you very much (formal)
- خوبم، ممنون (khoobam, mamnoon) – I’m fine, thank you
- حال شما چطور است؟ (hāl-e shomā chetor ast?) – How are you doing? (formal)
- به امید دیدار (be omid-e didār) – Hope to see you again
- آفرین (āfarin) – Well done
- درود بر شما (dorood bar shomā) – Greetings to you (formal)
- صبحت بخیر (sobhet bekheyr) – Good morning (informal)
- عصرت بخیر (asret bekheyr) – Good afternoon (informal)
- شبت بخیر (shabet bekheyr) – Good night (informal)
- سلام صبح بخیر (salām sobh bekheyr) – Hello, good morning
This list includes both formal and informal greetings that can help in different situations.
Master Basic Farsi Greetings: Start Speaking Persian with Confidence
Now that you’ve learned these basic Farsi greetings, you’re well on your way to building meaningful connections in Persian. From the simple “salām” to more formal phrases like “khodā hāfez,” each greeting offers a doorway into the rich Persian culture. The more you practice these greetings, the more natural and confident you’ll become in speaking with native Farsi speakers.
At GetBookOnline.com, we believe that mastering these greetings is just the beginning of your language journey. Our online courses are designed to help you take the next step, whether you’re traveling to a Persian-speaking country, meeting new friends, or learning for personal enrichment. With the guidance of our native Persian teachers, you’ll not only practice these greetings but also dive deeper into real-life conversations.
If you have any questions or need further guidance, feel free to contact us! We’re here to support your language learning journey. Also, don’t forget to check out our YouTube channel, where we regularly post helpful videos on Farsi pronunciation, vocabulary, and more. Learning Persian has never been this engaging and accessible.
So, keep practicing these greetings, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re ready to take the next step with native Persian teachers. We can’t wait to see you master the Persian language.