المعنى
A polite negative response.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'Ta'arof' means you should say 'Nah, motshakkeram' even if you want the item. The host will likely ask three times. In Dari Persian, 'Tashakkur' is more common than 'Motshakkeram', but the sentiment of polite refusal remains identical. Tajik Persian uses 'Rahmat' (from Arabic Mercy) more frequently for 'Thank you' in refusals. Younger generations often use 'Merci' as a quick, modern way to say thanks, even when saying no.
The Hand Gesture
Place your right hand over your heart when saying this to double your politeness points instantly.
Don't just say 'Na'
Saying 'Na' alone can sound like you are angry. Always add the thanks!
المعنى
A polite negative response.
The Hand Gesture
Place your right hand over your heart when saying this to double your politeness points instantly.
Don't just say 'Na'
Saying 'Na' alone can sound like you are angry. Always add the thanks!
The Rule of Three
Expect to say 'Nah, motshakkeram' at least three times before someone actually stops offering you food.
Smile!
A polite refusal in Iran is always accompanied by a warm smile to show there is no ill will.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the most polite way to decline tea at a formal dinner.
میزبان: 'چای میل دارید؟'
'Nah, motshakkeram' is the most balanced and polite choice for a formal setting.
Complete the phrase to say 'No, I am thankful'.
نه، _______.
You need the '-am' suffix to mean 'I am'.
Match the refusal to the context.
Context: A very formal letter to a professor.
'Kheyr' is the formal version of 'Nah'.
Complete the dialogue with a polite refusal.
فروشنده: 'کمک میخواهید؟' مشتری: '_________، فقط نگاه میکنم.'
This is the standard way to tell a shopkeeper you are just browsing.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Ways to Say No
Formal
- • خیر، متشکرم
- • بنده معذورم
Neutral
- • نه، متشکرم
- • نه، ممنون
Casual
- • نه مرسی
- • نه بابا
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينمیزبان: 'چای میل دارید؟'
'Nah, motshakkeram' is the most balanced and polite choice for a formal setting.
نه، _______.
You need the '-am' suffix to mean 'I am'.
Context: A very formal letter to a professor.
'Kheyr' is the formal version of 'Nah'.
فروشنده: 'کمک میخواهید؟' مشتری: '_________، فقط نگاه میکنم.'
This is the standard way to tell a shopkeeper you are just browsing.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIn writing, they are the same (نه). In pronunciation, 'Nah' is slightly softer.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for a professional relationship.
You should still say 'Nah, motshakkeram' once, then wait for them to insist, then accept!
'Mamnoon' is more common in daily life, but 'Motshakkeram' is more elegant.
Usually 'Na, motshakeram' or 'Nah, motshakkeram'.
Many people will understand, but using the Persian phrase shows much more respect.
No, Persian has no grammatical gender. It's the same for everyone!
It's possible, but 'Nah, motshakkeram' is the standard order.
'Kheyr, motshakkeram' is the most formal.
No, it's very common, but 'Motshakkeram' is more 'authentic' Persian.
عبارات ذات صلة
نه، ممنون
similarNo, thanks (neutral)
خیر، متشکرم
specialized formNo, thank you (very formal)
خواهش میکنم
contrastYou're welcome / Please
دست شما درد نکند
builds onMay your hand not ache
ببخشید
similarExcuse me / Sorry
