Signification
To have the evening meal.
Contexte culturel
In big cities, dinner is often eaten very late, sometimes as late as 11 PM, due to long commutes and late working hours. A host will never ask 'Do you want dinner?' because the answer might be a polite 'No'. Instead, they will simply say 'Shâm bokhorid' as they set the table. In traditional homes, dinner is eaten on a 'Sofreh' on the floor. Everyone sits in a circle, emphasizing equality and community. Iranians abroad often maintain the 'late dinner' habit, which can be a point of cultural contrast with their neighbors.
The Power of 'Befarmâyid'
Always put 'Befarmâyid' before 'shâm bokhorid' to sound like a native and polite host.
Don't say 'Take'
Never say 'Shâm migiram' for eating dinner. It sounds like you are physically grabbing the plate and running away.
Signification
To have the evening meal.
The Power of 'Befarmâyid'
Always put 'Befarmâyid' before 'shâm bokhorid' to sound like a native and polite host.
Don't say 'Take'
Never say 'Shâm migiram' for eating dinner. It sounds like you are physically grabbing the plate and running away.
The Third Time's the Charm
In Ta'arof, you might have to say 'Shâm bokhorid' three times before your guest actually agrees to sit down.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to eat' for a polite invitation.
بفرمایید شام ________.
'Bokhorid' is the polite/plural imperative used for invitations.
Which sentence means 'I am eating dinner'?
Choose the correct option:
The present continuous 'dâram ... mikhoram' is the most accurate for 'I am eating right now'.
Match the meal with the time of day.
Match the following:
Sobhane is breakfast, Nahar is lunch, Sham is dinner.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: گرسنه هستی؟ B: بله، بیا بریم ________.
'Bokhorim' (Let's eat) is the first-person plural subjunctive used for suggestions.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Persian Meals
Meals
- • صبحانه (Breakfast)
- • ناهار (Lunch)
- • شام (Dinner)
- • عصرانه (Afternoon Snack)
Register Levels
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesبفرمایید شام ________.
'Bokhorid' is the polite/plural imperative used for invitations.
Choose the correct option:
The present continuous 'dâram ... mikhoram' is the most accurate for 'I am eating right now'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Sobhane is breakfast, Nahar is lunch, Sham is dinner.
A: گرسنه هستی؟ B: بله، بیا بریم ________.
'Bokhorim' (Let's eat) is the first-person plural subjunctive used for suggestions.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is also the formal way to address one person. Use 'Shâm bokhor' only for children or very close friends.
Usually, 'Shâm' refers to the main meal. For a snack, use 'Miyân-va'deh'.
Usually rice (Chelo) with some kind of stew (Khoresht) or Kebab.
Say 'Seer shodam' (I became full).
It's not rude, but it's uncommon. Persian culture is very communal.
'Sarf-e Shâm' is a noun phrase meaning 'the consumption of dinner,' often seen on wedding invitations.
Both! Some meals are 'Nuni' (with bread) and some are 'Berenji' (with rice).
Say 'Shâm chi dârim?' (What do we have for dinner?)
Yes, it's perfectly appropriate, though you might use more formal verbs during the actual meeting.
In Iran, 'dinner time' is flexible. Arriving 30 minutes 'late' is often expected.
Expressions liées
ناهار خوردن
similarTo have lunch
صبحانه خوردن
similarTo have breakfast
شام تشریف داشتن
specialized formTo be present for dinner
شام پختن
builds onTo cook dinner
سفره چیدن
builds onTo set the table/sofreh
