A2 Expression 격식체

از زحمات شما متشکرم

az zahmat-e shoma motshakkeram

Thank you for your efforts

Expressing gratitude for someone's hard work or help.

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문화적 배경

The concept of 'Sharmandegi' (being ashamed/indebted) is linked to this phrase. By acknowledging someone's 'Zahmat', you are politely suggesting you are 'sharmande' (ashamed) that they had to work so hard for you. In offices, this phrase is often used as a 'softener' before asking for a revision or another task. It acknowledges the work already done before adding more. In fast-paced Tehran, the phrase is sometimes shortened in speech to 'Mamnoon az zahmatetoon' to keep it polite but efficient. Iranians living abroad often use this phrase to maintain a sense of cultural identity and 'Persian-ness' in their formal interactions, even if they speak English most of the day.

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The 'Ta'arof' Response

If someone says this to you, always reply with 'Zahmati nabood' (It was no trouble) to be perfectly polite.

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Don't Overuse

If you use this for every tiny thing, it loses its meaning and makes you sound like a robot.

Expressing gratitude for someone's hard work or help.

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The 'Ta'arof' Response

If someone says this to you, always reply with 'Zahmati nabood' (It was no trouble) to be perfectly polite.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you use this for every tiny thing, it loses its meaning and makes you sound like a robot.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word to complete the formal thank you.

از ....... شما متشکرم.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: زحمات

'Zahamaat' (efforts) is the correct noun to complete this phrase.

Which situation is most appropriate for 'Az zahamaat-e shoma motshakeram'?

Choose the best context:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Saying goodbye to a host after a big dinner

This situation involves significant effort from the host, making the phrase appropriate.

Complete the dialogue between a student and a teacher.

Student: استاد، خسته نباشید. از زحمات شما متشکرم. Teacher: ........

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: خواهش می‌کنم، وظیفه بود

The standard polite response to being thanked for effort is 'You're welcome, it was my duty.'

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시각 학습 자료

When to use 'Az Zahamaat...'

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Work

  • Emails
  • Meetings
  • Projects
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Social

  • Dinner
  • Hosting
  • Gifts

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word to complete the formal thank you. Fill Blank A1

از ....... شما متشکرم.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: زحمات

'Zahamaat' (efforts) is the correct noun to complete this phrase.

Which situation is most appropriate for 'Az zahamaat-e shoma motshakeram'? situation_matching A2

Choose the best context:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Saying goodbye to a host after a big dinner

This situation involves significant effort from the host, making the phrase appropriate.

Complete the dialogue between a student and a teacher. dialogue_completion B1

Student: استاد، خسته نباشید. از زحمات شما متشکرم. Teacher: ........

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: خواهش می‌کنم، وظیفه بود

The standard polite response to being thanked for effort is 'You're welcome, it was my duty.'

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

Yes, it is the Arabic-style plural of 'Zahmat'. Using the plural is more polite in Persian.

Only in casual settings. In professional or very formal social settings, 'Az zahamaat-e shoma motshakeram' is much better.

You can say 'ممنون از زحماتتون' (Mamnoon az zahmatetoon) in semi-formal speech.

관련 표현

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خسته نباشید

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دست شما درد نکند

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May your hand not ache

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سپاسگزارم

synonym

I am grateful

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لطف کردید

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You did a kindness

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