Signification
A common response to 'what's up?' or 'what happened?'.
Contexte culturel
In the busy streets of Tehran, 'هیچی' is used constantly to keep interactions fast and efficient. Even in traditional families, 'هیچی' is used, but often followed by a polite 'سلامتی' (health/all good) to show respect. On Instagram or Telegram, 'هیچی' is often used as a standalone comment to show indifference. In rural areas, the phrase might be slightly longer, like 'هیچ خبری نیست' (there is no news), as people value more descriptive speech.
Keep it short
Don't over-explain when you say 'هیچی'. The point is to be brief.
The 'Taarof' factor
Remember that 'هیچی' is often used to be polite and avoid talking about your problems.
Signification
A common response to 'what's up?' or 'what happened?'.
Keep it short
Don't over-explain when you say 'هیچی'. The point is to be brief.
The 'Taarof' factor
Remember that 'هیچی' is often used to be polite and avoid talking about your problems.
Teste-toi
Complete the dialogue.
— چه خبر؟ — _________، تو چه خبر؟
'هیچی' is the correct casual response to 'What's up?'.
Which is the most appropriate response to a boss asking for a report?
Choose the best option.
'هیچی' is too informal for a boss.
Match the Persian phrase to its English meaning.
Match: 1. هیچی ندارم 2. هیچی نگفت 3. هیچی نیست
Direct translation of the phrases.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercices— چه خبر؟ — _________، تو چه خبر؟
'هیچی' is the correct casual response to 'What's up?'.
Choose the best option.
'هیچی' is too informal for a boss.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation of the phrases.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNo, it is too informal. Use 'خبر خاصی نیست' instead.
Only if used in a formal setting or if said with a dismissive tone.
HE-chee. Stress the first part.
Expressions liées
هیچکس
similarNobody
هیچجا
similarNowhere
هیچکدام
similarNone of them
سلامتی
builds onAll good/Health
هیچ و پوچ
specialized formAbsolutely nothing
