Signification
A polite invitation for someone to enter a room or building.
Contexte culturel
When you say 'Lotfan dākhel shavid', the guest will often wait for you to lead the way or insist that you enter first. This is part of Ta'arof. In Dari, 'Lotfan dākhel shavid' is also understood, but 'Befarma'id dākhel' is slightly more common in Kabul. Tajik Persian uses 'Marhamat' instead of 'Lotfan' very frequently. Always ensure the path is clear and you are not blocking the doorway when saying this phrase. Body language is as important as the words.
Use your hands
When saying this, gesture toward the room with an open palm. It makes the invitation feel much warmer.
Don't forget the 'id'
If you just say 'dākhel shav', it sounds like a command. Always keep the '-id' for politeness.
Signification
A polite invitation for someone to enter a room or building.
Use your hands
When saying this, gesture toward the room with an open palm. It makes the invitation feel much warmer.
Don't forget the 'id'
If you just say 'dākhel shav', it sounds like a command. Always keep the '-id' for politeness.
The Shoes Rule
If you are inviting someone into a home with this phrase, be prepared for them to take their shoes off.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct formal verb form.
خانم احمدی، خوش آمدید. لطفاً _______ .
We use the plural imperative 'shavid' to be polite to 'Khanom-e Ahmadi'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Lotfan dākhel shavid'?
This phrase is formal and used for inviting someone in, not for family or leaving.
What is the most polite response to a knock on your office door?
Knock, knock! (تق تق!)
'Lotfan dākhel shavid' is the most professional and polite response.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Where to use 'Lotfan dākhel shavid'
Formal
- • Offices
- • Clinics
- • Banks
Informal
- • Family homes
- • Parties
- • Cafes
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesخانم احمدی، خوش آمدید. لطفاً _______ .
We use the plural imperative 'shavid' to be polite to 'Khanom-e Ahmadi'.
When would you say 'Lotfan dākhel shavid'?
This phrase is formal and used for inviting someone in, not for family or leaving.
Knock, knock! (تق تق!)
'Lotfan dākhel shavid' is the most professional and polite response.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNo, for a car you would say 'Befarma'id' or 'Beshinid' (Please sit).
Technically no, but without it, 'Dākhel shavid' sounds like an order from a superior to an inferior.
'Dākhel' is formal and Arabic-rooted; 'tu' is informal and Persian-rooted.
Expressions liées
بفرمایید
similarPlease / Go ahead
خوش آمدید
builds onWelcome
تشریف بیاورید
specialized formPlease bring your presence
بیا تو
contrastCome in
