Meaning
Expressing gratitude for a specific action or favor.
Cultural Background
In Iran, 'Ta'arof' is essential. However, in modern business, 'az in babat mamnoonam' is a way to be polite without being overly traditional. In Dari, 'babat' is also used, but 'az in khatir' (for this reason) is sometimes more common in formal speech. Tajik Persian (written in Cyrillic) uses 'барои ин' (baroi in), but 'аз ин бобат' is understood in literary contexts. Younger generations of Iranians abroad often use 'merci' for everything, but using 'az in babat' shows they have maintained a higher level of formal Persian.
Email Excellence
Use this phrase as the first sentence of a reply to show you've read the previous message carefully.
Don't Overuse
If you say it 5 times in one conversation, you'll sound like a robot. Mix it with 'lotf kardid'.
Meaning
Expressing gratitude for a specific action or favor.
Email Excellence
Use this phrase as the first sentence of a reply to show you've read the previous message carefully.
Don't Overuse
If you say it 5 times in one conversation, you'll sound like a robot. Mix it with 'lotf kardid'.
Ta'arof Balance
This phrase is a 'safe' way to end a Ta'arof cycle without being rude.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase for 'I am thankful for this.'
از این _______ ممنونم.
'Babat' is the correct noun used in this fixed expression.
Which response is most appropriate after a colleague clarifies a meeting time?
Colleague: 'The meeting is at 2 PM.'
It specifically acknowledges the helpful information provided.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Context: You received a specific discount on your bill.
Gratitude for a specific favor (the discount).
Complete the dialogue.
A: من تمام مدارک را برای شما ایمیل کردم. B: خیلی عالی است، ________________.
B is thanking A for the specific action of emailing the documents.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to use 'Az in babat'
Work
- • New files
- • Feedback
- • Meeting times
Daily Life
- • Directions
- • Small favors
- • Clarifications
Practice Bank
4 exercisesاز این _______ ممنونم.
'Babat' is the correct noun used in this fixed expression.
Colleague: 'The meeting is at 2 PM.'
It specifically acknowledges the helpful information provided.
Context: You received a specific discount on your bill.
Gratitude for a specific favor (the discount).
A: من تمام مدارک را برای شما ایمیل کردم. B: خیلی عالی است، ________________.
B is thanking A for the specific action of emailing the documents.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsSort of. It means 'on account of' or 'regarding.' It's more specific than the simple 'baraye' (for).
Yes, but it might sound a bit formal. With friends, 'merci' or 'mamnoon' is usually enough.
'Babat' is more common for favors/actions. 'Jahat' is more common for abstract directions or logical points.
Always 'az in babat.' Using 'be' is a common mistake for learners.
Yes! That is even more formal and very professional.
Related Phrases
بابتِ همه چیز ممنون
similarThanks for everything
دستت درد نکنه
informal alternativeMay your hand not ache
متشکرم
synonymI am grateful
لطف کردید
builds onYou were kind
