المعنى
A common and polite inquiry about someone's health or well-being.
خلفية ثقافية
In Iran, 'Khubid?' is often the start of a long 'Ta'arof' sequence. You might ask it multiple times in different ways during one conversation. In Dari Persian, 'Khubid' is understood but 'Chutor hastin' is more common in Kabul. The politeness levels remain similar. Tajik speakers use Cyrillic script (Хубед?), and while the grammar is the same, the intonation can be more melodic. In cities like Los Angeles (Tehrangeles), 'Khubid?' is often mixed with English, but the polite '-id' ending is strictly maintained when speaking to elders.
The 'Safe' Bet
If you aren't sure whether to be formal or informal, always use 'Khubid?'. It's never offensive.
Don't just wait for an answer
In Iran, you often ask 'Khubid?' and then immediately ask another question before they even finish answering.
المعنى
A common and polite inquiry about someone's health or well-being.
The 'Safe' Bet
If you aren't sure whether to be formal or informal, always use 'Khubid?'. It's never offensive.
Don't just wait for an answer
In Iran, you often ask 'Khubid?' and then immediately ask another question before they even finish answering.
Watch the 'a'
Be careful not to say 'Khabid' (Are you asleep?) when you mean 'Khubid' (Are you well?).
The Tehrani 'n'
If you want to sound more like a local in Tehran, say 'Khubin?' instead of 'Khubid?'.
اختبر نفسك
You are meeting your Persian professor for the first time. Which greeting is most appropriate?
سلام استاد، ________؟
'Khubid' is the polite form required for a professor.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb 'to be'.
سلام دوستان، همگی خوب___؟
The suffix '-id' is used for plural 'you' (friends).
Match the phrase to the correct person.
1. Khubi? 2. Khubid?
Informal for family, formal for superiors.
Complete the response to 'Khubid?'.
A: سلام، خوبید؟ B: مرسی، _________؟
You should always return the question to the other person.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formal vs Informal
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينسلام استاد، ________؟
'Khubid' is the polite form required for a professor.
سلام دوستان، همگی خوب___؟
The suffix '-id' is used for plural 'you' (friends).
1. Khubi? 2. Khubid?
Informal for family, formal for superiors.
A: سلام، خوبید؟ B: مرسی، _________؟
You should always return the question to the other person.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes! It is the polite way to address a single person, similar to 'vous' in French.
The most common answer is 'Mersi, shoma khubid?' (Thanks, are you well?).
Yes, it's very common in emails, texts, and informal letters.
You say 'Khubam' (خوبم).
It's grammatically correct but sounds very strange and overly formal. Use 'Khubi?' instead.
Usually, you still say 'Mersi' first, then maybe 'Yek kam khaste-am' (I'm a bit tired).
No, it specifically refers to well-being and health.
'Khubin' is just the colloquial Tehrani pronunciation of 'Khubid'.
Yes, it's used at any time of day.
It's a secular greeting, but perfectly fine to use with religious figures.
عبارات ذات صلة
چطوری؟
similarHow are you? (Informal)
سلامتی؟
similarIs there health? (Are you okay?)
خوش میگذره؟
builds onAre you having a good time?
روبراهی؟
slangAre things on track?
اوضاع چطوره؟
similarHow are things/the situation?
مشتاق دیدار
specialized formEager to see you
