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A polite question to ask for someone's family name.
Contexto cultural
Surnames often end in '-i' (e.g., Tehrani, Isfahani), indicating the family's city of origin. This is a common point of conversation when meeting someone new. In professional settings, Iranians almost exclusively use surnames preceded by 'Āghā' (Mr.) or 'Khānom' (Ms.). Using a first name too early can be seen as a lack of respect. The concept of 'Ta'arof' means that even if you know someone's first name, you might still ask for their 'esm-e fāmil' to show you recognize their social standing. In Dari (Persian of Afghanistan), 'takhallos' (تخلص) is the more common word for surname instead of 'fāmil'.
Use 'Chiye' for Spoken Persian
While 'chist' is correct, saying 'chiye' makes you sound much more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't forget the Ezafe
The little 'e' sounds between 'esm', 'fāmil', and 'shomā' are the glue of the sentence. Without them, it sounds broken.
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A polite question to ask for someone's family name.
Use 'Chiye' for Spoken Persian
While 'chist' is correct, saying 'chiye' makes you sound much more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't forget the Ezafe
The little 'e' sounds between 'esm', 'fāmil', and 'shomā' are the glue of the sentence. Without them, it sounds broken.
Wait for the Surname
In Iran, it's safer to use the surname until the person explicitly asks you to use their first name.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the formal question.
اسم ______ شما چیست؟
'Fāmil' is the correct word for surname in this context.
Which of these is the most formal way to ask for a last name?
Choose the best option:
The use of 'shomā' and 'chist' makes it the most formal option.
Complete the dialogue at the hotel.
Receptionist: سلام. رزرو دارید؟ Guest: بله. Receptionist: ________________؟
The receptionist needs the surname to find the reservation.
Match the Persian phrase to its English meaning.
Match them:
Correct translation matching.
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4 ejerciciosاسم ______ شما چیست؟
'Fāmil' is the correct word for surname in this context.
Choose the best option:
The use of 'shomā' and 'chist' makes it the most formal option.
Receptionist: سلام. رزرو دارید؟ Guest: بله. Receptionist: ________________؟
The receptionist needs the surname to find the reservation.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Correct translation matching.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot exactly. In this phrase, it specifically means 'surname'. In other contexts, it can mean 'relatives'.
Use 'nām-e khānevādegi' when filling out official forms or in very formal writing.
Yes! That is a very common and polite way to ask in spoken Persian.
Use 'Esm-e fāmilet chiye?' (informal 'your').
'Chist' is the formal, written form. 'Chiye' is the informal, spoken form.
Generally, no. Most Iranians have one first name and one surname, though some first names are compound (like 'Amir Ali').
No, it is actually more polite than asking for a first name in many situations.
Say 'Esm-e fāmil-e man [Your Name] ast.'
It's the short 'e' sound that connects words in Persian, like 'of' in English.
Grammatically yes, but it is used as the singular 'formal you' to show respect.
Frases relacionadas
اسم شما چیست؟
similarWhat is your (first) name?
نام خانوادگی
synonymFamily name / Surname
خوشبختم
builds onNice to meet you
ببخشید
builds onExcuse me
