Significado
A polite invitation to take a seat.
Contexto cultural
The 'Ta'arof' dance: When offered a seat, it is polite to initially refuse or say 'I'm fine standing' before eventually accepting on the second or third offer. On the Metro, young people are socially expected to give up their seats. Failing to do so can result in 'the look' from other passengers. In a meeting, the 'head' of the table or the seat furthest from the door is usually reserved for the most senior person. Use 'Befarmāyid' to guide them there. In some traditional homes, people sit on the floor (on carpets/cushions). The phrase remains the same, but the gesture is toward the 'poshti' (cushion).
The Hand Gesture
Always gesture with an open palm toward the seat. Pointing with one finger is considered rude.
Don't over-Ta'arof
If someone is clearly exhausted, don't make them decline three times. Just insist warmly once and let them sit.
Significado
A polite invitation to take a seat.
The Hand Gesture
Always gesture with an open palm toward the seat. Pointing with one finger is considered rude.
Don't over-Ta'arof
If someone is clearly exhausted, don't make them decline three times. Just insist warmly once and let them sit.
The 'Best' Seat
In a room, the seat furthest from the door is usually the 'honored' spot. Direct your guest there.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the dialogue with the most polite form.
Host: سلام، خوش آمدید. _________. Guest: خیلی ممنون.
When welcoming a guest, the formal plural form 'Befarmāyid beneshinid' is the only appropriate choice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Offering a seat to an elderly woman on the metro.
Respect for elders requires the most formal version of the phrase.
Fill in the missing word to make the phrase polite.
بفرمایید _________.
The verb must match the plural/polite form of 'Befarmāyid'.
Which of these is NOT a polite way to ask someone to sit?
Select the incorrect option:
'Beshin dige' is slangy and can sound impatient or rude.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Where to use 'Befarmāyid بنشینید'
Social
- • Home
- • Parties
- • Weddings
Professional
- • Office
- • Interviews
- • Meetings
Public
- • Bus
- • Metro
- • Park bench
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHost: سلام، خوش آمدید. _________. Guest: خیلی ممنون.
When welcoming a guest, the formal plural form 'Befarmāyid beneshinid' is the only appropriate choice.
Offering a seat to an elderly woman on the metro.
Respect for elders requires the most formal version of the phrase.
بفرمایید _________.
The verb must match the plural/polite form of 'Befarmāyid'.
Select the incorrect option:
'Beshin dige' is slangy and can sound impatient or rude.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes! If you are pointing at a chair, 'Befarmāyid' alone is perfectly understood and very common.
Yes, with a close friend, just say 'Beshin' or 'Befarmā بشین'.
The phrase is already plural, so it works perfectly for one person (polite) or a group of people.
'Beneshinid' is the more formal, written-style form. 'Beshinid' is the standard spoken version.
Say 'Mersi' or 'Mamnun' (Thank you) and sit down, or 'Khahesh mikonam' if you are doing the Ta'arof dance.
Yes, 'Befarmāyid' is used similarly in Dari, though the accent differs.
It's better to use 'Beshin'. Using 'Befarmāyid' with a child might sound like you are being funny or very sarcastic.
Yes, always offer the most comfortable chair or the sofa to a guest.
NEVER. You only use 'Farmudan' for others. For yourself, you use 'Goftan' (to say) or 'Kardan' (to do).
Just say 'Befarmāyid' and pat the chair. They will understand!
Frases relacionadas
بفرمایید تو
similarPlease come in
بفرمایید میل کنید
similarPlease eat/drink
بنشین
informalSit (singular)
در خدمت باشیم
builds onTo be at your service
