Signification
A toast for good health.
Contexte culturel
In Iran, 'Be salamati' is often said while clinking glasses of 'Doogh' (a savory yogurt drink) or non-alcoholic beer. The gesture is the same as Western toasting, but the focus is on the blessing of health. In the diaspora (USA, Europe), 'Be salamati' is the standard wine toast at parties. It serves as a strong cultural identifier among Iranians living abroad. In traditional 'Luti' (chivalrous) circles, toasting is an art form. They might toast to 'the health of the one who is loyal' or 'the health of the mother.' Young Iranians use 'Be salamati' on social media as a caption for photos of food, drinks, or new gadgets, often using the hashtag #سلامتی.
The Response
Always remember the response: 'Salamat bashid'. It makes you sound very polite and fluent.
Not for Sneezes
Avoid the urge to say this when someone sneezes. It's a common mistake for Spanish/English speakers!
Signification
A toast for good health.
The Response
Always remember the response: 'Salamat bashid'. It makes you sound very polite and fluent.
Not for Sneezes
Avoid the urge to say this when someone sneezes. It's a common mistake for Spanish/English speakers!
The 'Ye' Rule
To toast something specific, add '-ye'. Example: 'Be salamati-ye [Name]'.
Tea Toasts
Don't wait for alcohol. Toasting with tea is perfectly normal and very common in Iranian homes.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to complete the toast.
به _________ دوستیمان! (To the health of our friendship!)
The noun form 'salamati' is required after the preposition 'be'.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
Your friend just bought a new house.
'Be salamati' is used to celebrate new purchases or milestones.
Complete the dialogue.
Person A: به سلامتیِ شما! Person B: _________!
'Salamat bashid' (May you be healthy) is the standard polite response to a toast.
Which of these is NOT a correct use of 'Be salamati'?
Choose the incorrect context:
You must use 'Afiyat bashad' for sneezes.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Be salamati'
Drinks
- • Tea
- • Juice
- • Water
- • Wine
Wins
- • Graduation
- • Promotion
- • New Job
Shopping
- • New Car
- • New House
- • New Phone
Be Salamati vs. Afiyat Bashad
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesبه _________ دوستیمان! (To the health of our friendship!)
The noun form 'salamati' is required after the preposition 'be'.
Your friend just bought a new house.
'Be salamati' is used to celebrate new purchases or milestones.
Person A: به سلامتیِ شما! Person B: _________!
'Salamat bashid' (May you be healthy) is the standard polite response to a toast.
Choose the incorrect context:
You must use 'Afiyat bashad' for sneezes.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes! You can use it with any drink. It's about the sentiment, not the liquid.
No, it is a secular social expression, though it uses a root word common in religious greetings.
Not necessarily. You can say it just as a verbal well-wish without any physical gesture.
A simple 'Merci' or 'Mamnun' is acceptable, but 'Salamat bashid' is better.
Yes, it is neutral and respectful enough for professional settings.
Say 'Be salamati-ye hamatun' (informal) or 'Be salamati-ye shoma' (formal).
In very casual settings with friends, yes, just 'Salamati!' is common.
Yes! 'Be salamati-ye ghadam-e no reside' (To the health of the new arrival's steps).
No, but 'Be salamat' (without the 'i') can be used as a parting wish.
Yes, though they may have other local preferences, 'Be salamati' is understood across the Persian-speaking world.
Yes, if someone tells you good news, you can say it as a reaction.
Persian has no grammatical gender, so it's the same for everyone!
Using it for sneezes is the #1 mistake for learners.
Usually 'Be salamati' or 'Besalamati'.
Expressions liées
نوش جان
similarMay it be soul-nourishing (Bon appetit)
مبارک باشد
similarMay it be blessed (Congratulations)
عافیت باشد
contrastMay it be health (Bless you)
خوش بگذرد
builds onHave a good time
سالم باشی
specialized formBe healthy
