मतलब
A polite farewell wishing someone a good night.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The concept of 'Ta'arof' means that even if you want to leave, you must do so with extreme politeness. 'Shab-etān khosh' is a vital tool in this social dance. In the capital, you will often hear 'Shab-etun khosh' (colloquial) instead of 'Shab-etān khosh'. It's slightly less stiff but still very polite. Iranian TV presenters almost always end their evening programs with this phrase, often followed by 'Khoda negahdar' (God be your protector). Persian speakers abroad use this phrase to maintain a sense of cultural identity and 'Adab' even when living in more informal Western cultures.
The 'Ba Ejaze' Combo
Always say 'Ba ejaze' (with your permission) before 'Shab-etān khosh' when leaving a house. It makes you sound like a native speaker.
Don't Greeting!
Remember, this is a 'Goodbye' only. Using it as 'Hello' is a common beginner mistake.
मतलब
A polite farewell wishing someone a good night.
The 'Ba Ejaze' Combo
Always say 'Ba ejaze' (with your permission) before 'Shab-etān khosh' when leaving a house. It makes you sound like a native speaker.
Don't Greeting!
Remember, this is a 'Goodbye' only. Using it as 'Hello' is a common beginner mistake.
Plurality is Respect
Even if you are talking to one person, use the '-tān' (plural) to show respect. It's like the French 'Vous'.
The Smile Factor
Persian farewells are warm. Say it with a slight nod and a smile to convey the 'Khosh' (pleasant) part.
खुद को परखो
Which phrase is the most appropriate when leaving a formal dinner party at 10 PM?
شما در حال ترک یک مهمانی رسمی هستید. چه میگویید؟
'Shab-etān khosh' is the standard formal farewell for nighttime.
Complete the sentence with the correct formal suffix.
شب_ خوش، آقای مدیر.
'-tān' is the most formal suffix for 'your'.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
به چه کسی میگویید 'شبتان خوش'؟
You use formal language with your boss (Manager).
Complete the dialogue.
میزبان: خیلی خوش آمدید. مهمان: ممنون، با اجازه، ________.
After 'Ba ejaze' (with your permission), a farewell like 'Shab-etān khosh' is natural.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Persian Night Farewells
Formal
- • شبتان خوش
- • شب بر شما خوش
Neutral
- • شب بخیر
- • شب خوش
Informal
- • شبت خوش
- • شبت بخیر
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासشما در حال ترک یک مهمانی رسمی هستید. چه میگویید؟
'Shab-etān khosh' is the standard formal farewell for nighttime.
شب_ خوش، آقای مدیر.
'-tān' is the most formal suffix for 'your'.
به چه کسی میگویید 'شبتان خوش'؟
You use formal language with your boss (Manager).
میزبان: خیلی خوش آمدید. مهمان: ممنون، با اجازه، ________.
After 'Ba ejaze' (with your permission), a farewell like 'Shab-etān khosh' is natural.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालNo, it is a secular, polite expression, though it can be paired with religious farewells.
Yes, it is the perfect phrase for a professional but warm nighttime departure.
'-etān' is formal/written; '-etun' is the spoken, colloquial version of the same thing.
Only if it is already dark outside. Otherwise, use 'Asretān khosh' (Good evening).
The most common response is 'Shab-e shomā ham khosh' (Your night also be pleasant).
Yes, it is perfectly gender-neutral and respectful.
Not necessarily. It just means 'I am leaving you for the night'.
It is more specific to the time of day. 'Khoda-hafez' is general; 'Shab-etān khosh' adds a nice nighttime touch.
Yes, it's very common in polite texts or emails sent in the evening.
The phrase remains exactly the same! '-tān' is already plural.
Not really a slang version of this specific phrase, but 'Shab khosh' is the 'short and sweet' version.
'Khosh' implies a sense of delight and pleasantness that is traditional for wishes, whereas 'khub' is just a factual 'good'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
شب بخیر
similarGoodnight
روز خوش
contrastGood day
خوابهای خوب ببینی
specialized formSweet dreams
به امید دیدار
builds onHope to see you
خداحافظ
synonymGoodbye
