Signification
A simple and common reply to 'How are you?'.
Contexte culturel
Iranians rarely give a negative answer to 'How are you?' upon first meeting. Even if they are sad, they will say 'Khoobam' first out of politeness. In Tehran, 'Mersi' is the most common way to follow 'Khoobam', showing the French influence on modern Persian. Many people will add 'Shokr-e Khoda' (Thanks to God) after 'Khoobam' to show humility and gratitude. Younger generations might replace 'Khoobam' with 'Radeefam' (I'm all set) or 'Mizoonam' (I'm tuned/perfect).
Add 'Mersi'
Always add 'Mersi' or 'Mamnoon' after 'Khoobam' to sound more natural and polite.
Don't just say 'Khoob'
Saying just 'Khoob' sounds like you are grading something, not answering how you are.
Signification
A simple and common reply to 'How are you?'.
Add 'Mersi'
Always add 'Mersi' or 'Mamnoon' after 'Khoobam' to sound more natural and polite.
Don't just say 'Khoob'
Saying just 'Khoob' sounds like you are grading something, not answering how you are.
The 'To chetori?' rule
Always ask the other person back. It's the most important part of the greeting ritual.
Smile while saying it
Persian culture values warmth; a flat 'Khoobam' can sound like you're upset.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'to be' for 'I'.
من خوب___ (Man khoob___)
The suffix '-am' (written as 'م') is the first-person singular ending for 'I am'.
Which is the most common way to say 'I'm good, thanks' in a friendly way?
How do you say 'I'm good, thanks'?
'Khoobam mersi' is the standard informal/neutral way to respond.
Fill in the missing response.
A: چطوری؟ (Chetori?) B: _________.
After saying you are good, it's polite to ask the other person how they are.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone offers you more tea but you have had enough.
In this context, 'Khoobam' means 'I'm fine/I'm okay (no more needed)'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal 'I am good'
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesمن خوب___ (Man khoob___)
The suffix '-am' (written as 'م') is the first-person singular ending for 'I am'.
How do you say 'I'm good, thanks'?
'Khoobam mersi' is the standard informal/neutral way to respond.
A: چطوری؟ (Chetori?) B: _________.
After saying you are good, it's polite to ask the other person how they are.
Someone offers you more tea but you have had enough.
In this context, 'Khoobam' means 'I'm fine/I'm okay (no more needed)'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's better to use 'Khoob hastam' or 'Hal-e man khoob ast' in formal writing.
No, it's for your general state of being, mood, and situation.
You can say 'Bad nistam' (Not bad) or 'Yekam khaste-am' (A bit tired).
No, although the root meant that historically, today it only means 'well' or 'good'.
It's borrowed from French but is now a core part of modern Persian speech.
Use 'Khoobim' (خوبیم).
Yes, but be specific if something hurts. 'Khoobam' is a social greeting, not a medical diagnosis.
'Khoobam' is the spoken, contracted form. 'Khoob hastam' is the full, more formal form.
No, it's optional. The '-am' already tells us you are talking about yourself.
Yes, but adding 'Mamnoon' or 'Lotf darid' (You are kind) makes it more respectful.
Expressions liées
بد نیستم
similarNot bad
عالیم
builds onI'm excellent
خوب نیستی؟
contrastAre you not good?
سلامتی
similarHealth/Peace
ای، میگذره
similarEh, it passes
