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| INTRODUCTION |
| In this lesson, we’ll cover basic greetings for the appropriate time of the day. As there are quite a few to cover, let's jump right in. |
| BODY |
| In Persian, “Good morning” is |
| Sobhe be kheir. |
| Let’s break it down: |
| (slow) Sobhe be kheir. |
| Once more: |
| Sobhe be kheir. |
| The first word, sobhe, means “morning.” |
| (slow) sobhe |
| sobhe |
| The second and third words, Be kheir, which literally mean “be good” in Persian, follow sobhe. Here it is again: |
| (slow) Be kheir |
| Be kheir |
| It means “let the morning be good to you.” These three words come together to mean “Good morning” |
| (slow) Sobhe he kheir |
| Sobhe be kheir. |
| ・ |
| In Persian we don’t use "Good afternoon", as it is used elsewhere, but use “Good day”: |
| Rooz be kheir. |
| Let’s break it down: |
| (slow) Rooz be kheir. |
| Once more: |
| Rooz be kheir. |
| The first word, rooz, means “day.” |
| (slow) rooz |
| rooz |
| The second and third words are Be kheir, just as in “Good morning”, meaning “be good” |
| (slow) Be kheir |
| Be kheir |
| All together, that’s |
| (slow) Rooz be kheir. |
| Rooz be kheir. |
| ・ |
| In Persian, “Good evening” is |
| Asr be kheir. |
| Let’s break it down: |
| (slow) asr be kheir. |
| Once more: |
| Asr be kheir. |
| The first word, asr, means “evenings.” |
| (slow) Asr |
| asr |
| The second two words, be kheir, as we’ve already mentioned, mean “be good.” |
| All together, that’s |
| (slow) asr be kheir. |
| Asr be kheir. |
| ・ |
| Upon leaving, you say Shab be kheir. This is “Good night.” |
| Let’s break it down: |
| (slow) Shab be kheir. |
| Once more: |
| Shab be kheir. |
| The only new word here is Shab, meaning “night.” |
| (slow) Shab |
| shab |
| Once again, that’s: |
| (slow) Shab be kheir. |
| Shab be kheir. |
| ・ |
| You can use all of these in formal situations or with strangers. You can say Sobhe be kheir meaning “Good morning” and Shab be kheir meaning “Good night” with your friends, too. |
| ・ |
| Let’s take a look at a greeting you can use with your friends now. |
| The most common word is |
| Salam. |
| (slow) Sa-lam. |
| Salam is “Hi” in English. |
| Use this only with people you are already on friendly terms with, or with young people in restaurants, bars, or cafes. |
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