Signification
To enjoy oneself and experience pleasure.
Contexte culturel
The phrase 'Jā-ye shomā khāli' (Your place was empty) is almost always said alongside 'Khosh gozasht' to show you missed the person. Young people in Tehran often replace 'khosh gozārandan' with 'tarkundan' (to explode/to rock it) for high-energy fun. In classical poetry, 'khosh gozārandan' is often a spiritual or philosophical command to ignore the world's sorrows. In Dari, 'khosh gozashtan' is also common, but you might hear 'vaqt-e khosh dāshtan' more frequently in formal settings.
The 'Be' Rule
Always remember that if you start with 'Be man...' (To me...), you must end with 'khosh gozasht'.
Don't forget the host
Always say 'Khosh gozasht' to your host before leaving; it's the ultimate compliment in Iran.
Signification
To enjoy oneself and experience pleasure.
The 'Be' Rule
Always remember that if you start with 'Be man...' (To me...), you must end with 'khosh gozasht'.
Don't forget the host
Always say 'Khosh gozasht' to your host before leaving; it's the ultimate compliment in Iran.
Spelling Trap
Don't write 'گذاشتن' (to put) when you mean 'گذشتن' (to pass). They sound similar but are different verbs.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
دیشب در مهمانی به ما خیلی خوش ______.
When using 'be mā' (to us), the impersonal past form 'gozasht' is required.
Which phrase is the most common way to say 'Have fun!' to a friend?
دوستت به سفر میرود. چه میگویی؟
'Khosh begzare' is the standard subjunctive wish for future fun.
Complete the dialogue.
سارا: تعطیلات چطور بود؟ علی: عالی بود! خیلی ______.
Ali is talking about a completed past action (the holidays).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You just finished a great dinner at a friend's house.
You use the past tense to thank the host for the time spent.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesدیشب در مهمانی به ما خیلی خوش ______.
When using 'be mā' (to us), the impersonal past form 'gozasht' is required.
دوستت به سفر میرود. چه میگویی؟
'Khosh begzare' is the standard subjunctive wish for future fun.
سارا: تعطیلات چطور بود؟ علی: عالی بود! خیلی ______.
Ali is talking about a completed past action (the holidays).
Situation: You just finished a great dinner at a friend's house.
You use the past tense to thank the host for the time spent.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, but it's less common. Usually, you'd say 'lezzat bordam' (I enjoyed it) for solo activities like reading.
It's neutral. You can say it to your boss or your best friend.
The past participle is 'khosh gozarānde'.
Say 'Khosh nagozasht' or 'Aslan khosh nagozārandam'.
'Khosh gozārandan' is the verb (to have fun), while 'khosh-gozarāni' is the noun (pleasure-seeking).
Absolutely, it's very common to ask children 'Khosh gozasht?'.
It describes a person who prioritizes fun and enjoyment in life.
Yes, 'Vagti film mididam khosh gozasht' (I had a good time while watching the movie).
Only if you have a friendly relationship. Otherwise, use 'Omidvārām اوقات خوبی داشته باشید'.
Not necessarily. It can be a quiet walk or a deep conversation.
The opposite is 'bad gozashtan' (to have a bad time).
'Gozārandan' is causative, implying you are actively spending the time.
Expressions liées
لذت بردن
similarTo enjoy/take pleasure
تفریح کردن
similarTo recreate/have leisure
خوشگذران
builds onA pleasure-seeker
بد گذشتن
contrastTo have a bad time
وقت گذراندن
similarTo spend time
