B2 Expression ニュートラル

شکر خدا، بد نیستم

shokre khoda, bad nistam

Thank God, I'm not bad

意味

A common and modest response to 'How are you?', indicating reasonable well-being.

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文化的背景

In Iran, saying you are 'too good' can sometimes be seen as inviting bad luck or envy. 'Bad nistam' is a protective linguistic habit. Similar phrases are used in Dari, though 'Shokr' is often followed by 'Fazl-e Khoda' (By God's grace). Tajik speakers use 'Shukri Khudo' but might use more Russian-influenced structures in urban areas. In the US or Europe, younger Persians might mix this with English: 'Shokr, I'm not bad.'

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The 'Ey' Factor

Add 'Ey' (ای) at the start to sound 100% more like a local. 'Ey, shokre khoda...'

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Don't over-smile

Since the phrase is modest, saying it with a massive, ecstatic grin might seem confusing. Keep a gentle, content smile.

意味

A common and modest response to 'How are you?', indicating reasonable well-being.

🎯

The 'Ey' Factor

Add 'Ey' (ای) at the start to sound 100% more like a local. 'Ey, shokre khoda...'

⚠️

Don't over-smile

Since the phrase is modest, saying it with a massive, ecstatic grin might seem confusing. Keep a gentle, content smile.

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Ta'arof Loop

Be prepared for the other person to respond with 'Khoda ra shokr' (Thank God) after you say this phrase.

自分をテスト

Complete the response to the greeting.

علی: سلام، چطوری؟ رضا: سلام، _______ خدا، بد نیستم.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: شکر

'Shokr' is the standard word used with 'khoda' in this phrase.

Which response is the most culturally appropriate for a neutral setting?

How are you? (Formal/Neutral)

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: شکرِ خدا، بد نیستم.

It balances modesty and politeness perfectly.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

مادر: پسرم، حالت چطور است؟ پسر: _________، بد نیستم مادر جان. شما چطورید؟

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: شکرِ خدا

When talking to elders, 'Shokr-e khoda' adds a respectful tone.

Match the phrase to the best situation.

Phrase: 'شکرِ خدا، بد نیستم'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Meeting a neighbor in the street

It is a standard social greeting for everyday life.

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Persian vs. English Modesty

English
I'm great! High energy
Not bad Literal
Persian
Bad nistam Modest/Polite
Shokr Grateful

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Complete the response to the greeting. Fill Blank A1

علی: سلام، چطوری؟ رضا: سلام، _______ خدا، بد نیستم.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: شکر

'Shokr' is the standard word used with 'khoda' in this phrase.

Which response is the most culturally appropriate for a neutral setting? Choose A2

How are you? (Formal/Neutral)

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: شکرِ خدا، بد نیستم.

It balances modesty and politeness perfectly.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

مادر: پسرم، حالت چطور است؟ پسر: _________، بد نیستم مادر جان. شما چطورید؟

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: شکرِ خدا

When talking to elders, 'Shokr-e khoda' adds a respectful tone.

Match the phrase to the best situation. situation_matching B2

Phrase: 'شکرِ خدا، بد نیستم'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Meeting a neighbor in the street

It is a standard social greeting for everyday life.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, not at all. It is a cultural idiom used by atheists, Christians, and Muslims alike in Iran.

Yes, it is very appropriate for the 'small talk' phase of a meeting.

'Alhamdulillah' is more formal and Arabic-rooted. 'Shokr-e khoda' feels more Persian and warm.

No, in Persian culture, 'not bad' is a very positive, stable state.

Change 'nistam' to 'nistim' (شکرِ خدا، بد نیستیم).

Yes, but adding 'Shokr-e khoda' makes it much more polite and complete.

Yes, it is completely gender-neutral.

You can still say this to be modest, or say 'Shokr-e khoda, kheyli khubam'.

No, 'Shekar' (شکر) means sugar. 'Shokr' (شکر) means thanks. They are spelled similarly but pronounced differently.

Yes, very often. You might see it written as 'shokr' or 'shokre khoda'.

関連フレーズ

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الحمدلله

synonym

Praise be to God

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می‌گذره

similar

It's passing / I'm getting by

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خوبم، مرسی

similar

I'm good, thanks

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دعاگوی شما هستم

specialized form

I am praying for you

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ای، بدک نیستم

informal

Eh, I'm not too bad

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