المعنى
Used to dismiss a thank you or to indicate something is minor.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase is a key part of Ta'arof. Even if you spent hours on a task, you say 'Chizi nist' to show that the person's friendship is worth more than your effort. In fast-paced Tehran, 'Chizi nis' is used rapidly to move past small social frictions like bumping into someone on the Metro. Family members often use 'Chizi nist' to comfort a sick relative, sometimes even when the situation is serious, to keep their spirits up (though this is changing). Second-generation Iranians often use 'Chizi nist' as a direct translation of 'It's nothing', maintaining the cultural habit of humility even when speaking English.
The 'Baba' Add-on
Add 'baba' at the end (Chizi nist baba) to sound like a local when talking to friends. It adds a layer of 'Oh, come on, don't mention it!'
Don't be too dismissive
If someone is crying, 'Chizi nist' might sound like you don't care. Use 'Chi shode?' (What happened?) instead.
المعنى
Used to dismiss a thank you or to indicate something is minor.
The 'Baba' Add-on
Add 'baba' at the end (Chizi nist baba) to sound like a local when talking to friends. It adds a layer of 'Oh, come on, don't mention it!'
Don't be too dismissive
If someone is crying, 'Chizi nist' might sound like you don't care. Use 'Chi shode?' (What happened?) instead.
Ta'arof Loop
If you say 'Chizi nist' and they thank you again, you can repeat it or switch to 'Khahesh mikonam'.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
سارا: وای! لیوان از دستم افتاد. ببخشید! علی: ________، نشکست که.
Ali is dismissing Sara's apology for dropping the glass.
Match the situation to the best use of 'چیزی نیست'.
You help an elderly lady carry her groceries and she says 'Dastet dard nakone'.
In this context, it functions as 'You're welcome/It was no trouble'.
Fill in the blank to say 'There is nothing in the fridge'.
توی یخچال ________.
'Chizi nist' is used here in its literal sense of 'nothing'.
Which sentence is the most natural response to 'Mamnnoon' (Thanks)?
ممنون برای کمک!
'Chizi nist' is the idiomatic way to say 'It's nothing'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to say 'Chizi nist'
Gratitude
- • After a favor
- • After a gift
- • After a compliment
Accidents
- • Small trip
- • Spilling water
- • Dropping a pen
Apologies
- • Being late
- • Forgetting a name
- • Small mistake
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينسارا: وای! لیوان از دستم افتاد. ببخشید! علی: ________، نشکست که.
Ali is dismissing Sara's apology for dropping the glass.
You help an elderly lady carry her groceries and she says 'Dastet dard nakone'.
In this context, it functions as 'You're welcome/It was no trouble'.
توی یخچال ________.
'Chizi nist' is used here in its literal sense of 'nothing'.
ممنون برای کمک!
'Chizi nist' is the idiomatic way to say 'It's nothing'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss (if they say thanks) or your best friend.
Yes, especially after a small physical accident like tripping.
'Khahesh mikonam' is the standard 'You're welcome'. 'Chizi nist' is more like 'It's nothing'.
Usually written as 'chizi nist' or 'chizi nis'.
No, that's a big deal! You'd say 'Badbakht shodam!' (I'm miserable/unlucky).
Literally, yes. Socially, it's a dismissal of concern or gratitude.
Yes, though they might have slight dialectal variations like 'Chize nest'.
Yes, it's a very polite way to say 'No worries'.
You say 'Chizi baraye khordan nist'.
Yes, but adding 'Ghabeli nadarad' before or after makes it more respectful.
It's a feature of the Tehrani accent to make speech faster and more fluid.
Yes. 'Chizi nist?' means 'Is nothing wrong?' or 'Is everything okay?'.
Extremely. It's one of the most used phrases in Iranian cinema.
'Chizi hast' (There is something) or 'Kheili moheme' (It's very important).
عبارات ذات صلة
خواهش میکنم
synonymYou're welcome / I beg of you
قابلی ندارد
similarIt has no value
فدای سرت
similarMay it be sacrificed for your head
مشکلی نیست
synonymNo problem
عیبی ندارد
similarNo fault/No harm
