المعنى
An informal and affectionate way to say thank you or goodbye.
خلفية ثقافية
In Iran, Ghorbānat is a staple of Ta'arof. It's often said multiple times in a single goodbye sequence. In Dari, 'Ghorbānat' is also used, but 'Sadghat' (صدقت) is a very common regional alternative with the same 'sacrifice' meaning. Tajik speakers use 'Ghorbonat' but often prefer more direct Persian terms or Russian-influenced closings in urban areas. Younger generations often shorten it to 'Ghorboonet' or even just 'Ghorboon' in very fast slang.
The 'Double Ghorbān'
If someone says 'Ghorbānat' to you, it's very common to say it back! It's a loop of politeness.
Don't over-Ta'arof
While 'Ghorbānat' is great, saying it 20 times in a row can sound sarcastic to some people. 2-3 times is the sweet spot.
المعنى
An informal and affectionate way to say thank you or goodbye.
The 'Double Ghorbān'
If someone says 'Ghorbānat' to you, it's very common to say it back! It's a loop of politeness.
Don't over-Ta'arof
While 'Ghorbānat' is great, saying it 20 times in a row can sound sarcastic to some people. 2-3 times is the sweet spot.
Hand on Heart
When saying 'Ghorbānat' in person, placing your right hand over your heart adds a massive amount of sincerity.
اختبر نفسك
Which form is most appropriate for your best friend?
You are hanging up the phone with your best friend, Ali. What do you say?
Ghorbānat is the informal version perfect for friends.
Complete the dialogue with the correct word.
سارا: مرسی بابت کادو. مریم: ________، عزیزم. قابلت رو نداره.
Ghorbānat is a perfect response to a 'thank you' in an informal setting.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are leaving a casual dinner at your cousin's house.
Using Ghorbānat with 'khosh gozasht' (I had a good time) is very natural.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formal vs Informal Sacrifice
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينYou are hanging up the phone with your best friend, Ali. What do you say?
Ghorbānat is the informal version perfect for friends.
سارا: مرسی بابت کادو. مریم: ________، عزیزم. قابلت رو نداره.
Ghorbānat is a perfect response to a 'thank you' in an informal setting.
Situation: You are leaving a casual dinner at your cousin's house.
Using Ghorbānat with 'khosh gozasht' (I had a good time) is very natural.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
4 أسئلةNo. While the word has religious origins, its use today is 100% secular and social.
Yes! It's very common and sweet between partners.
They are interchangeable, but 'Fadāt' is slightly more modern/slangy.
Yes, it is gender-neutral and used by everyone.
عبارات ذات صلة
فدات
synonymI'm your sacrifice (shorter)
مخلصم
similarI am your sincere friend
چاکرم
similarI am your servant
نوکرم
similarI am your slave
قربان شما
specialized formYour sacrifice (formal)
