मतलब
To have the midday meal.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Lunch is the main meal. It almost always includes rice (chelow) and is often followed by a glass of hot tea with sugar cubes (ghand). Working lunches are common, but they are still seen as a time to build personal rapport rather than just discussing business. If you are in an office and a colleague starts eating lunch, they will almost certainly say 'Befarma'id' (Join me). You should say 'Noosh-e jan' (Enjoy) and decline politely. In villages, lunch might be eaten earlier (around noon) and is often a communal affair with extended family.
The 'Befarma'id' Rule
Always pair 'Nahar bokhorid' with 'Befarma'id' when inviting someone. It makes you sound much more native and polite.
Don't say 'Take'
Avoid saying 'Nahar begirid'. It sounds like you are telling someone to physically go and grab a lunch box and hold it.
मतलब
To have the midday meal.
The 'Befarma'id' Rule
Always pair 'Nahar bokhorid' with 'Befarma'id' when inviting someone. It makes you sound much more native and polite.
Don't say 'Take'
Avoid saying 'Nahar begirid'. It sounds like you are telling someone to physically go and grab a lunch box and hold it.
The Slang Version
Use 'Nahar bezanim' with close friends to sound cool and casual.
The Nap Factor
If you are in Iran, don't call businesses between 2 PM and 4 PM; they are likely 'Nahar bokhorid'-ing and then napping!
खुद को परखो
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'to eat lunch' (imperative/formal).
بفرمایید، خواهش میکنم ________.
The context 'Befarma'id' (Please) and 'Khahesh mikonam' (I request) requires the formal/plural imperative 'bokhorid'.
Which of these is the most appropriate way to invite a colleague to lunch?
How do you say 'Let's eat lunch' politely?
'Biyayid nahar bokhorim' means 'Come, let's eat lunch', which is the standard polite invitation.
Match the phrase to the time of day.
ساعت یک بعد از ظهر (1:00 PM)
1:00 PM is the standard time for lunch (Nahar) in Iran.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
علی: من خیلی گرسنه هستم. سارا: پس برو ________.
If someone is hungry (gorosne) at midday, the logical advice is to eat lunch.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Meal Times in Iran
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासبفرمایید، خواهش میکنم ________.
The context 'Befarma'id' (Please) and 'Khahesh mikonam' (I request) requires the formal/plural imperative 'bokhorid'.
How do you say 'Let's eat lunch' politely?
'Biyayid nahar bokhorim' means 'Come, let's eat lunch', which is the standard polite invitation.
ساعت یک بعد از ظهر (1:00 PM)
1:00 PM is the standard time for lunch (Nahar) in Iran.
علی: من خیلی گرسنه هستم. سارا: پس برو ________.
If someone is hungry (gorosne) at midday, the logical advice is to eat lunch.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालNo, breakfast is 'Sobhaneh'. 'Nahar' is strictly for the midday meal.
Yes, it is the formal way to address one person. For a close friend, use 'Nahar bokhor'.
Ghormeh Sabzi or Chelow Kebab are the kings of the Iranian lunch table.
In Ta'arof, you should decline at least once. If they insist, you can accept.
Say 'Nahar khordam'.
The word 'Nahar' is neutral. The verb ending '-id' makes the whole phrase formal.
Say 'Biyayid nahar bokhorim'.
Usually between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM in Iran.
Yes, if you are inviting someone to a lunch meeting, it's very appropriate.
People often just say 'Nahar' or use the verb 'zadan' (to hit).
If you are eating in front of someone, yes, it is considered polite to offer.
Usually 'Nahar' or 'Naahaar'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
نوش جان
similarBon appetit / May it be soul-food
صبحانه خوردن
builds onTo eat breakfast
شام خوردن
builds onTo eat dinner
سفره چیدن
similarTo set the table/spread
سیر شدن
contrastTo become full
گرسنه بودن
contrastTo be hungry
