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Do people say merci in Iran?
Say “merci” (mərsɪ). This term may seem like it’s French, and it is, but it’s actually quite commonly used in Persian as well! Merci is written as مرسی in the Persian alphabet. While it’s not originally Persian and you may be confused on why you’d use French, the word is quite useful, especially in Iran.
How do you express gratitude in Farsi?
Mostly used in formal settings, with roots dating back to ancient Persia, the term, “Sepās-gozāram” (سپاسگزارم) can be used to say “I am grateful”….You can shorten the phrase to “Sepās” (سپاس) in semi-casual settings.
- Mersi (مرسی) or Merci.
- Daste shomā dard nakone (دست شما درد نکند )
- Kheili lotf dārid (خیلی لطف دارید)
How do you reply to thank you in Farsi?
you can respond khubam, merci, kheyli mamnoon (I’m fine, thank you). Many people don’t even say khubam (I’m fine). They give a simple merci or another ‘thank you’.
Why do Iranians say Merci?
Originally Answered: Why do Iranian people use the French word “merci” when they are thanking someone? Merci is one of the very commonly used ones, because the Persian alternatives ‘Moteshakeram’, or ‘Mamnoon’, sometimes sound more formal, or simply harder to say. merci – (rather informal) thank you.
What is welcome Iranian?
When you go to some place they say “khosh amadid” to you which means “welcome”. for example, “be Iran khosh amadid” means welcome to Iran. And when someone says “thanks” to you, you can answer with “khahesh mikonam” which means you’re welcome.
How do you thank in Persian?
In Persian, “Thank you” is تشکر میکنم Tashakkor Mikonam. The first word, Tashakkor تشکر ,means “thanks.” After this comes Mikonam میکنم , meaning “I do thank you.”
How do you say hello in Iranian?
The Persian word “Salam” means “Hello”.
What does BAS mean in Farsi?
خلاص= khalas ، بس = bas. They mean (That’s enough , completely, sufficiency ) sometimes (بس) means (but) See a translation. 2 likes.
What does Joon mean in Farsi?
Soul, spirit, life. A Persian word of endearment used after a person’s first name to mean “dear” and express care.
What does Baba Joon mean in Farsi?
Joon is often used after saying someone’s name as a form of respect or affection- baba joon, for example, means father dear, or Sarah joon, is simply Sarah dear. Joonam specifically means my dear.
How do you greet someone in Farsi?
Greetings and Essentials
- Salâm / Dorood — Hello.
- Khasteh nabâshid (khas-teh na-baa-sheed)
- Merci / Kheyli mamnoon / Sepâs — Thank you.
- Khâhesh mikonam — You’re welcome, or Please, I insist.
- Baleh / Na — Yes / No.
- Befarmâid (be-far-mâ-eed) — Here you go.
- Bebakhshid (be-bakh-sheed) — Excuse Me.
- Khodâ hâfez — Goodbye.