Signification
Expressing gratitude to someone who remembered you.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Yad' is central to Iranian hospitality. If you visit someone after a long time, they might say 'Yade ma nemikoni?' (Don't you remember us?), which is a playful way of saying they missed you. In Dari, the phrase is almost identical: 'Tashakor ke ba yadam booden'. The 'en' ending replaces the 'id' ending of Iranian Persian. Tajik speakers use 'Rahmat' instead of 'Mamnoon' more frequently, but the 'ba yadam buded' structure remains. Second-generation Iranians often mix this with English: 'Mersi for remembering me', but 'Mamnoon ke be yadam boodi' remains a key phrase for connecting with elders.
The 'Ta'arof' Boost
Add 'Lotf kardid' (You did a kindness) before the phrase to sound extra polite: 'Lotf kardid ke be yadam boodid'.
Singular vs Plural
Always use 'boodid' (plural) with elders or teachers, even if it's just one person.
Signification
Expressing gratitude to someone who remembered you.
The 'Ta'arof' Boost
Add 'Lotf kardid' (You did a kindness) before the phrase to sound extra polite: 'Lotf kardid ke be yadam boodid'.
Singular vs Plural
Always use 'boodid' (plural) with elders or teachers, even if it's just one person.
Reciprocity
Iranians value reciprocity. If someone says this to you, respond with 'Khahesh mikonam, hamishe be yadetoon hastam' (You're welcome, I'm always thinking of you).
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'to be' for a formal context.
خیلی ممنون که به یادم ... .
'Boodid' is the formal/plural form required for polite address.
Which response is most appropriate for a boss who sent you a 'Get Well' card?
Boss: امیدوارم زودتر خوب شوید.
This maintains the correct level of professional respect.
Fill in the missing line in this informal dialogue.
سارا: سلام! تولدت مبارک! ببخشید دیر شد. شما: سلام سارا جان! ...
Since it's 'Sara Jan' (informal), 'Mersi' and 'boodi' are the best fit.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Mamnoon ke be yadam boodid'
Social
- • Birthdays
- • Anniversaries
- • Holidays
Support
- • Illness
- • Hard times
- • Grief
Professional
- • Follow-ups
- • Networking
- • Mentorship
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesخیلی ممنون که به یادم ... .
'Boodid' is the formal/plural form required for polite address.
Boss: امیدوارم زودتر خوب شوید.
This maintains the correct level of professional respect.
سارا: سلام! تولدت مبارک! ببخشید دیر شد. شما: سلام سارا جان! ...
Since it's 'Sara Jan' (informal), 'Mersi' and 'boodi' are the best fit.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but it's better to thank them for the gift first, then add this to thank them for the thought.
It's becoming more common, but 'Mamnoon' or 'Sepas' is safer for business or elders.
'Yad' is more common and general. 'Khater' is slightly more formal/poetic.
Change 'yadam' to 'yademoon': 'Mamnoon ke be yademoon boodid'.
Expressions liées
یادم رفت
contrastI forgot
به یادت هستم
similarI am thinking of you
یادش بخیر
builds onMay its memory be good
خاطرت جمع
specialized formRest assured
