Signification
A common reply to 'How are you?'.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Ta'arof' means you might say 'Man khubam' even if you are not. It's a way to keep the social interaction pleasant. In Tehran, 'Merci' is often preferred over 'Mamnun' among the youth and middle class, reflecting a long history of French cultural influence. In Dari Persian, you are more likely to hear 'Bakhyram' or 'Khub hastum' instead of 'Khubam'. 'Tashakkor' is more common than 'Mamnun'. Tajik speakers might use 'Nagz' instead of 'Khub'. The script would also be Cyrillic (Ман нағз, раҳмат).
The 'Merci' Shortcut
If you forget 'Mamnun', just say 'Merci'. Every Persian speaker knows it and uses it!
Don't forget the '-am'
Saying 'Man khub' sounds like 'I good' and is a very common beginner mistake.
Signification
A common reply to 'How are you?'.
The 'Merci' Shortcut
If you forget 'Mamnun', just say 'Merci'. Every Persian speaker knows it and uses it!
Don't forget the '-am'
Saying 'Man khub' sounds like 'I good' and is a very common beginner mistake.
Ask back!
Always follow up with 'Shoma chetorid?' (How are you?). It's considered rude to just answer and stop.
Intonation
Rise your pitch slightly at the end of 'Mamnun' to sound more friendly and open.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct verb suffix.
من خوب___، ممنون. (Man khub___, mamnun.)
The suffix '-am' corresponds to 'I' (Man).
Which of these is the most polite response to a teacher?
How should you say 'I'm good, thank you' formally?
'Motashakkeram' and 'hastam' are more formal than 'merci' and '-am'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: سلام، چطوری؟ B: ________، ممنون. شما چطورید؟
'Khubam' is the logical answer to 'Chetori?' (How are you?).
Match the response to the person.
Match 'Khubam merci' with the correct person.
'Merci' is informal and best suited for friends.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ways to say Thanks
Formal
- • متشکرم (Motashakkeram)
- • سپاسگزارم (Sepasgozaram)
Neutral
- • ممنون (Mamnun)
Informal
- • مرسی (Merci)
- • دمت گرم (Damet Garm)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesمن خوب___، ممنون. (Man khub___, mamnun.)
The suffix '-am' corresponds to 'I' (Man).
How should you say 'I'm good, thank you' formally?
'Motashakkeram' and 'hastam' are more formal than 'merci' and '-am'.
A: سلام، چطوری؟ B: ________، ممنون. شما چطورید؟
'Khubam' is the logical answer to 'Chetori?' (How are you?).
Match 'Khubam merci' with the correct person.
'Merci' is informal and best suited for friends.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Khubam' is a perfectly fine short answer, but adding 'Mamnun' makes you sound much more polite.
'Mamnun' is slightly more formal and traditional. 'Merci' is very common in urban areas and among friends.
No, you can drop 'Man' and just say 'Khubam, mamnun'. The '-am' already tells people you are talking about yourself.
You would say 'Khub nistam' (I am not good).
Yes, it's a great way to start a friendly professional email after the initial greeting.
It comes from an Arabic root meaning 'obliged' or 'grateful'.
Both are just different ways to transliterate the same Persian word ممنون. The sound is like 'moon'.
Say 'Kheyli khubam, mamnun!' (I'm very good, thanks!)
This phrase IS the start of Ta'arof. It's the simplest level of it.
No, Persian has no grammatical gender. 'Khubam' works for everyone!
Expressions liées
بد نیستم
similarNot bad
الحمدلله
similarPraise be to God
ای، میگذره
similarEh, it passes
بهتر میشم
builds onI'll get better
مشتاق دیدار
specialized formEager to see you
