Bedeutung
Expressing appreciation for someone's time or effort.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is a key part of Ta'arof. Even if the person didn't spend much time, saying this acknowledges their importance. In the fast-paced capital, this phrase is often shortened to 'Mamnoon az vaghtetoon' in emails to save time while remaining polite. Students must use the most formal version with professors. Using 'Sepasgozaram' instead of 'Mamnoon' is highly recommended. Persian speakers abroad often use this phrase more frequently as a direct translation of 'Thank you for your time' in English-speaking environments.
The 'Ta'arof' Boost
Add 'خیلی' (kheyli - very) at the beginning to sound even more appreciative.
Don't say 'Dadan'
Never say 'Mamnoon az vaghti ke dadid'. It sounds like a literal translation from English and is a common 'foreigner' mistake.
Bedeutung
Expressing appreciation for someone's time or effort.
The 'Ta'arof' Boost
Add 'خیلی' (kheyli - very) at the beginning to sound even more appreciative.
Don't say 'Dadan'
Never say 'Mamnoon az vaghti ke dadid'. It sounds like a literal translation from English and is a common 'foreigner' mistake.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing verb to complete the formal thank you.
ممنون از وقتی که ______.
In Persian, we use the verb 'gozashtan' (to put/place) with 'vaght' (time).
Which of these is the most appropriate for a job interview?
How do you say 'Thank you for your time' to an interviewer?
This is the standard formal version. 'Mersi az vaghtet' is too informal, and the others are for different contexts.
Match the phrase to the relationship.
Match 'ممنون از وقتی که گذاشتی' (A) and 'ممنون از وقتی که گذاشتید' (B).
The ending '-i' is singular/informal, while '-id' is plural/formal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenممنون از وقتی که ______.
In Persian, we use the verb 'gozashtan' (to put/place) with 'vaght' (time).
How do you say 'Thank you for your time' to an interviewer?
This is the standard formal version. 'Mersi az vaghtet' is too informal, and the others are for different contexts.
Match 'ممنون از وقتی که گذاشتی' (A) and 'ممنون از وقتی که گذاشتید' (B).
The ending '-i' is singular/informal, while '-id' is plural/formal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenIt's a bit formal. Better to use 'Dastetoon dard nakone' or 'Mersi maman/baba'.
Yes, 'Mersi az vaghti ke gozashtid' is very common in semi-formal settings.
Verwandte Redewendungen
خسته نباشید
similarDon't be tired.
لطف کردید
similarYou were kind.
وقتتون رو نمیگیرم
builds onI won't take your time.
