Bedeutung
A greeting used to celebrate the start of a new year.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The greeting is central to 'Did-o-Bāzdid', where families visit every relative's house. The youngest visit the oldest first. In Afghanistan, Nowruz is also celebrated as 'Farmer's Day'. The greeting is used similarly, often during the 'Guli Surkh' (Red Flower) festival. Tajiks celebrate 'Navruz' with public festivals and sports like 'Buzkashi'. The greeting is often followed by wishes for a good harvest. In cities like Los Angeles (Tehrangeles) or London, this phrase is a way to maintain cultural identity and is often seen on billboards.
The Response
If someone says it to you, the easiest response is 'Hamchenin' (Likewise).
Ta'arof
Expect a long exchange of greetings. Don't just say 'thanks' and walk away!
Bedeutung
A greeting used to celebrate the start of a new year.
The Response
If someone says it to you, the easiest response is 'Hamchenin' (Likewise).
Ta'arof
Expect a long exchange of greetings. Don't just say 'thanks' and walk away!
Not for January 1st only
Remember that for Iranians, the 'real' New Year is in March.
Handwriting
In cards, it's often written in 'Nastaliq' script, which can be hard to read but looks beautiful.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the standard New Year greeting.
سال نو _______.
'Mobārak' is the standard word used for 'Happy' in greetings.
Which one is the informal version used with friends?
Choose the informal greeting:
The suffix '-at' (shortened to 't' after a vowel) makes it 'your new year', which is informal.
How should you respond when someone says 'Sāl-e No Mobārak' to you?
Person A: سال نو مبارک! Person B: ________
It is polite to thank them and return the greeting.
Match the phrase to the correct time of year.
When do you say 'Sāl-e No Mobārak'?
Nowruz is the Persian New Year, occurring at the start of spring.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say it
Nowruz
- • March 20-April 2
- • Family visits
- • Haft-Sin
Jan 1st
- • International friends
- • Christian Iranians
- • Global business
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenسال نو _______.
'Mobārak' is the standard word used for 'Happy' in greetings.
Choose the informal greeting:
The suffix '-at' (shortened to 't' after a vowel) makes it 'your new year', which is informal.
Person A: سال نو مبارک! Person B: ________
It is polite to thank them and return the greeting.
When do you say 'Sāl-e No Mobārak'?
Nowruz is the Persian New Year, occurring at the start of spring.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, the Islamic New Year is usually a time of mourning in Iran. Stick to Nowruz or Jan 1st.
'Sāl-e No' means New Year. 'Eyd' means holiday/festival. They are often used interchangeably during Nowruz.
You can say 'Sāl-e no-ye ham-e-gi mobārak' (Happy New Year to everyone).
In modern Persian, it is pronounced 'No' (rhymes with go). 'Now' is an older or more poetic pronunciation.
If an elder enters the room and says it, it is polite to stand up to return the greeting.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for all professional levels.
People will understand you, but it might feel a bit awkward, like saying 'Merry Christmas' in mid-January.
Often accompanied by a slight nod or, among close friends, three kisses on the cheeks.
Simply write: تبریک سال نو (New Year Congratulations).
It is an Arabic loanword that is fully integrated into Persian.
Verwandte Redewendungen
عید شما مبارک
synonymHappy Holiday to you
نوروز مبارک
specialized formHappy Nowruz
صد سال به این سالها
builds onMay you have a hundred years like this
سالی خوش داشته باشید
similarHave a happy year
نوروز پیروز
contrastVictorious Nowruz
