Signification
Expressing strong approval or satisfaction.
Contexte culturel
When visiting an Iranian home, using 'In āliye' for the food or the decor is considered very polite and shows you are enjoying the host's efforts. In Tehran, young people might swap 'āli' for 'ma'reke' or 'khof' to sound more 'cool' or 'street', but 'āli' remains the universal standard. On Persian social media, 'Āli' is often written as 'Aali' in Fingilish (Persian in Latin script) and is the most common positive comment. In universities or formal writing, the word 'āli' is still used but always with the full 'ast' (است) to maintain professional distance.
The 'Beh-Beh' Combo
For maximum native effect, say 'Beh-beh! In āliye!' when you see good food. 'Beh-beh' is an exclamation of delight.
Watch the 'A'
Don't say 'Aliye' (short a). It sounds like you're talking about a person named Ali.
Signification
Expressing strong approval or satisfaction.
The 'Beh-Beh' Combo
For maximum native effect, say 'Beh-beh! In āliye!' when you see good food. 'Beh-beh' is an exclamation of delight.
Watch the 'A'
Don't say 'Aliye' (short a). It sounds like you're talking about a person named Ali.
Ta'arof Context
If someone says 'In āliye' about something you own, you should respond with 'Chashmātoun āli mibine' (Your eyes see it as great).
Teste-toi
Complete the dialogue with the most natural informal response.
دوستت: 'بیا فردا بریم سینما.' تو: '_________! ساعت چند؟'
When a friend suggests a fun activity, 'این عالیه' is the most enthusiastic and natural response.
Which sentence is the correct informal way to say 'This is great'?
Select the correct form:
'این عالیه' is the spoken, informal version using the 'e' contraction.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Situation: You just tasted a delicious cake at a party.
To express that food is delicious, 'این عالیه' is a perfect compliment.
Fill in the blank to make the sentence 'The weather is really great'.
هوا واقعاً _______.
'عالیه' fits the context of 'really' (واقعاً) to show high quality.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'In āliye!'
Food
- • Kebab
- • Tahdig
- • Tea
News
- • Promotion
- • Holiday
- • Wedding
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesدوستت: 'بیا فردا بریم سینما.' تو: '_________! ساعت چند؟'
When a friend suggests a fun activity, 'این عالیه' is the most enthusiastic and natural response.
Select the correct form:
'این عالیه' is the spoken, informal version using the 'e' contraction.
Situation: You just tasted a delicious cake at a party.
To express that food is delicious, 'این عالیه' is a perfect compliment.
هوا واقعاً _______.
'عالیه' fits the context of 'really' (واقعاً) to show high quality.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIn a modern office, it's fine. In a very traditional one, use 'In āli ast' or 'بسیار عالی'.
Yes, but it usually means they are great at a task. For a 'good person', use 'khoub'.
'Khoub' is good, 'āli' is excellent. It's the difference between 3 stars and 5 stars.
Use 'Āli boud' (عالی بود).
Yes, though 'Bisyār khoub' is also very common in Dari.
Yes, with a falling intonation, it can mean 'Oh, just great (sarcastic)'.
'Eftezāh' (افتضاح) which means 'terrible'.
Yes, natives say it often for extra emphasis, even if it's redundant.
It's an Arabic loanword that is fully integrated into Persian.
You can write 'عالیه' or even 'عالییییی' for extra energy.
Expressions liées
خیلی خوبه
similarIt's very good
معرکهست
synonymIt's a masterpiece
بد نیست
contrastIt's not bad
فوقالعاده است
builds onIt's extraordinary
