المعنى
A polite greeting wishing someone a good day.
خلفية ثقافية
In the fast-paced life of Tehran, 'Roozetun bekheyr' (the spoken version) is used as a quick, polite lubricant for social interactions in metros and shops. In Shiraz, the city of poetry, you might hear more elaborate versions like 'Rooz-e mobārak' or 'Rooz-e khosh', reflecting the city's gentle and artistic culture. In Dari, 'Ruz-e tan bakhayr' is also used, but 'Ruz-e shomā bakhayr' is even more prevalent in formal Afghan etiquette. Tajik speakers might use 'Rūzaton ba khayr', often written in Cyrillic as 'Рӯзатон ба хайр'. It remains a very formal and respected greeting in Dushanbe.
The 'Ta'arof' Closer
Use this phrase to gracefully end a long polite conversation. It signals that you are ready to leave without being rude.
Watch the Sun
If the streetlights are on, stop using 'Ruz' and start using 'Shab'.
المعنى
A polite greeting wishing someone a good day.
The 'Ta'arof' Closer
Use this phrase to gracefully end a long polite conversation. It signals that you are ready to leave without being rude.
Watch the Sun
If the streetlights are on, stop using 'Ruz' and start using 'Shab'.
Plurality is Respect
Even if you are talking to one person, the '-tān' (plural) is essential for showing you are well-bred (bā-adab).
Email Etiquette
Always start a formal email with 'Roozetān bekheyr' after the recipient's name.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the formal greeting with the correct suffix.
سلام خانم مدیر، روز... بخیر.
Since you are addressing a 'Manager' (مدیر), the formal suffix '-tān' is required.
Match the phrase to the correct time of day.
Which phrase would you use at 2:00 PM?
2:00 PM is in the middle of the day (Ruz).
Choose the most polite response to end the conversation.
فروشنده: بفرمایید، این هم بقیه پول شما. مشتری: ممنون، ...........
'Roozetān bekheyr' is the most polite and natural way to end a transaction.
Which of these is the most formal way to say 'Good day'?
Select the most formal option:
The addition of the plural/formal suffix '-tān' increases the formality.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Time-Based Greetings in Persian
Morning (6am-10am)
- • صبح بخیر (Sobh bekheyr)
Day (10am-sunset)
- • روزتان بخیر (Roozetān bekheyr)
Evening (Sunset-9pm)
- • عصر بخیر (Asr bekheyr)
Night (9pm-late)
- • شبتان بخیر (Shabetān bekheyr)
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينسلام خانم مدیر، روز... بخیر.
Since you are addressing a 'Manager' (مدیر), the formal suffix '-tān' is required.
Which phrase would you use at 2:00 PM?
2:00 PM is in the middle of the day (Ruz).
فروشنده: بفرمایید، این هم بقیه پول شما. مشتری: ممنون، ...........
'Roozetān bekheyr' is the most polite and natural way to end a transaction.
Select the most formal option:
The addition of the plural/formal suffix '-tān' increases the formality.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes, it is perfectly fine to use it as a greeting when you first see someone, usually after 'Salām'.
Yes, it's just a shorter version. It's slightly less formal because it omits the 'your' suffix.
The most common response is 'روز شما هم بخیر' (Rooz-e shomā ham bekheyr), meaning 'Good day to you too'.
Absolutely. It is the recommended way to greet a teacher or professor.
No, it is used in Afghanistan (Dari) and Tajikistan as well, though the pronunciation varies slightly.
'-tun' is the colloquial/spoken version of the formal '-tān'. You'll hear '-tun' more often in conversation.
It's a bit formal for a child. For kids, 'Roozet bekheyr' (singular) is more natural.
While 'Khayr' has religious origins, the phrase is used by everyone in Iran, regardless of their faith.
It's better to say 'Sobh bekheyr' (Good morning) at that time.
Yes, 'Salām' is a general hello. 'Roozetān bekheyr' adds a layer of formal wishing.
Write it as 'روزتان بخیر'. Avoid the spoken 'روزتون' in writing.
It's perfect! The '-tān' suffix is already plural, so it covers everyone.
عبارات ذات صلة
صبح بخیر
similarGood morning
شب بخیر
similarGood night
عصر بخیر
similarGood afternoon/evening
وقت بخیر
synonymGood time
خسته نباشید
builds onDon't be tired
به سلامت
contrastGo in safety
