Signification
A general greeting for any time of day.
Contexte culturel
In Iran, 'Ruz bekheyr' is a staple of 'Ta'arof'. It shows you are 'Ba-shakhsiat' (having character/class). In Dari Persian, 'Ruz bakht' or 'Ruz-e tan bakhair' is used similarly, though 'Salam' remains the primary greeting. Tajik Persian (Tajiki) uses 'Ruz-i nek' (Good day) more frequently in some regions, but 'Ruz bekheyr' is understood. In the capital, 'Ruz bekheyr' is often shortened in very fast speech, but the 'kh' sound in 'kheyr' is always clearly articulated.
The 'Ham' Response
When someone says 'Ruz bekheyr' to you, respond with 'Ruz-e shoma ham bekheyr' (Your day also be good) to sound like a pro.
Sunset Rule
Stop using this as soon as the streetlights come on. Switch to 'Vaqt bekheyr'.
Signification
A general greeting for any time of day.
The 'Ham' Response
When someone says 'Ruz bekheyr' to you, respond with 'Ruz-e shoma ham bekheyr' (Your day also be good) to sound like a pro.
Sunset Rule
Stop using this as soon as the streetlights come on. Switch to 'Vaqt bekheyr'.
Smile while saying it
In Persian culture, a greeting is more about the warmth than the words. A slight nod of the head adds to the politeness.
Email Etiquette
Always start your first email of the day with 'Salam o ruz bekheyr'. It's the safest professional bet.
Teste-toi
Complete the greeting used when entering a shop during the day.
سلام، ____ بخیر. یک کیلو سیب میخواهم.
Since it's a shop interaction during the day, 'روز' (Ruz) is the correct word.
Which phrase is the most appropriate for a formal email opening?
Choose the best opening:
'روز بخیر' is professional and polite for emails.
Match the phrase to the correct time of day.
Match 'روز بخیر' with:
'روز بخیر' is used during daylight hours, like 2:00 PM.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: سلام مریم جان، روز بخیر. B: سلام علی، ____ شما هم بخیر.
The standard response to 'Ruz bekheyr' is 'Ruz-e shoma ham bekheyr'.
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Aides visuelles
Time-Based Greetings in Persian
Morning
- • صبح بخیر (Sobh bekheyr)
Daytime
- • روز بخیر (Ruz bekheyr)
Evening
- • عصر بخیر (Asr bekheyr)
Night
- • شب بخیر (Shab bekheyr)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesسلام، ____ بخیر. یک کیلو سیب میخواهم.
Since it's a shop interaction during the day, 'روز' (Ruz) is the correct word.
Choose the best opening:
'روز بخیر' is professional and polite for emails.
Match 'روز بخیر' with:
'روز بخیر' is used during daylight hours, like 2:00 PM.
A: سلام مریم جان، روز بخیر. B: سلام علی، ____ شما هم بخیر.
The standard response to 'Ruz bekheyr' is 'Ruz-e shoma ham bekheyr'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is slightly more formal and professional. 'Salam' is the most common and can be used with anyone, but 'Ruz bekheyr' adds a layer of respect.
It's better to use 'Sobh bekheyr' (Good morning) until about 9:00 or 10:00 AM. After that, 'Ruz bekheyr' is perfect.
You don't have to, but saying 'Salam, ruz bekheyr' is very common and sounds warmer.
Yes, but they might use 'Ruz-i nek' as well. 'Ruz bekheyr' is widely understood due to Iranian media influence.
It means 'goodness' or 'blessing'. It's an Arabic loanword used in many Persian well-wishing phrases.
Absolutely! It is one of the best greetings to use with a teacher or professor.
Not exactly, but 'Ruzet khosh' is a slightly more casual, albeit still polite, variation.
Because it's a fixed formulaic expression. In standard grammar, you might expect an Ezafe, but in greetings, it's omitted.
Yes! It is very common to say 'Khodahafez, ruz bekheyr' when leaving.
People will understand you, but they might smile because it sounds like you've lost track of time!
Expressions liées
وقت بخیر
similarGood time
صبح بخیر
specialized formGood morning
شب بخیر
contrastGood night
روز خوش
synonymGood day
خداحافظ
builds onGoodbye
