Significado
Expressing gratitude for someone's hard work or help.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Sharmandegi' (being ashamed/indebted) is linked to this phrase. By acknowledging someone's 'Zahmat', you are politely suggesting you are 'sharmande' (ashamed) that they had to work so hard for you. In offices, this phrase is often used as a 'softener' before asking for a revision or another task. It acknowledges the work already done before adding more. In fast-paced Tehran, the phrase is sometimes shortened in speech to 'Mamnoon az zahmatetoon' to keep it polite but efficient. Iranians living abroad often use this phrase to maintain a sense of cultural identity and 'Persian-ness' in their formal interactions, even if they speak English most of the day.
The 'Ta'arof' Response
If someone says this to you, always reply with 'Zahmati nabood' (It was no trouble) to be perfectly polite.
Don't Overuse
If you use this for every tiny thing, it loses its meaning and makes you sound like a robot.
Significado
Expressing gratitude for someone's hard work or help.
The 'Ta'arof' Response
If someone says this to you, always reply with 'Zahmati nabood' (It was no trouble) to be perfectly polite.
Don't Overuse
If you use this for every tiny thing, it loses its meaning and makes you sound like a robot.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the formal thank you.
از ....... شما متشکرم.
'Zahamaat' (efforts) is the correct noun to complete this phrase.
Which situation is most appropriate for 'Az zahamaat-e shoma motshakeram'?
Choose the best context:
This situation involves significant effort from the host, making the phrase appropriate.
Complete the dialogue between a student and a teacher.
Student: استاد، خسته نباشید. از زحمات شما متشکرم. Teacher: ........
The standard polite response to being thanked for effort is 'You're welcome, it was my duty.'
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
When to use 'Az Zahamaat...'
Work
- • Emails
- • Meetings
- • Projects
Social
- • Dinner
- • Hosting
- • Gifts
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosاز ....... شما متشکرم.
'Zahamaat' (efforts) is the correct noun to complete this phrase.
Choose the best context:
This situation involves significant effort from the host, making the phrase appropriate.
Student: استاد، خسته نباشید. از زحمات شما متشکرم. Teacher: ........
The standard polite response to being thanked for effort is 'You're welcome, it was my duty.'
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasYes, it is the Arabic-style plural of 'Zahmat'. Using the plural is more polite in Persian.
Only in casual settings. In professional or very formal social settings, 'Az zahamaat-e shoma motshakeram' is much better.
You can say 'ممنون از زحماتتون' (Mamnoon az zahmatetoon) in semi-formal speech.
Frases relacionadas
خسته نباشید
similarDon't be tired
دست شما درد نکند
similarMay your hand not ache
سپاسگزارم
synonymI am grateful
لطف کردید
similarYou did a kindness
