Significado
A greeting for religious holidays like Eid al-Fitr.
Contexto cultural
Iranians often visit the eldest member of the family first on Eid morning. The greeting 'Eid Mubarak' is the 'password' to enter the house and receive sweets. In Afghanistan, Eid is celebrated for three days. The greeting is often accompanied by a triple hug among men. Tajiks use 'Id Mubarak' and often prepare a special 'Dastarkhan' (tablecloth) with fruits and sweets for guests who come to say the greeting.
The Response Matters
If someone says it to you, always say it back! 'Eid-e shoma ham mobarak' is the perfect reply.
Suffixes are Key
Adding '-etun' makes you sound much more like a native speaker than just saying the base phrase.
Significado
A greeting for religious holidays like Eid al-Fitr.
The Response Matters
If someone says it to you, always say it back! 'Eid-e shoma ham mobarak' is the perfect reply.
Suffixes are Key
Adding '-etun' makes you sound much more like a native speaker than just saying the base phrase.
Ponte a prueba
Which is the most appropriate greeting for a close friend on Eid?
To your best friend Ali, you say:
The suffix '-et' is informal and friendly, and 'Jan' adds affection.
Complete the formal greeting.
عید _____ مبارک باشد.
'Shoma' is the formal 'you' used in polite society.
Match the response to the greeting.
Person A: 'عید شما مبارک!' -> Person B: ?
It is polite to return the greeting using 'ham' (also).
Fill in the missing word in the Eid dialogue.
کودک: عید مبارک! پدربزرگ: عیدت مبارک عزیزم. بیا این هم _____ تو.
'Eidi' is the traditional gift given on Eid.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to say Eid Mubarak
Religious
- • Eid al-Fitr
- • Eid al-Adha
- • Eid al-Ghadir
National
- • Nowruz (with modifier)
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosTo your best friend Ali, you say:
The suffix '-et' is informal and friendly, and 'Jan' adds affection.
عید _____ مبارک باشد.
'Shoma' is the formal 'you' used in polite society.
Person A: 'عید شما مبارک!' -> Person B: ?
It is polite to return the greeting using 'ham' (also).
کودک: عید مبارک! پدربزرگ: عیدت مبارک عزیزم. بیا این هم _____ تو.
'Eidi' is the traditional gift given on Eid.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasYes, but it's better to say 'Eid-e Nowruz Mobarak' to be specific, as 'Eid' alone often implies the religious ones.
In Persian pronunciation, it's closer to 'Eyd' (rhymes with 'paid'), but 'Eid' is the standard English transliteration.
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