Meaning
A polite and strong affirmation or agreement.
Cultural Background
In Iran, 'بله، البته' is a staple of 'Taarof'. It shows you are not just agreeing, but are happy to be of service. Similar to Iran, this phrase is used in Dari to show respect and willingness to help. In Tajik, the phrase is understood, though 'ҳа, албатта' is the local script version. Used by Iranians worldwide to maintain a connection to their polite cultural roots.
Use it to sound natural
Native speakers use this phrase constantly. Using it will immediately make your Persian sound more authentic.
Taarof
Remember that in Iran, being polite is key. This phrase is a perfect, low-effort way to show you are being polite.
Meaning
A polite and strong affirmation or agreement.
Use it to sound natural
Native speakers use this phrase constantly. Using it will immediately make your Persian sound more authentic.
Taarof
Remember that in Iran, being polite is key. This phrase is a perfect, low-effort way to show you are being polite.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
میشود به من کمک کنی؟ ____، البته.
'بله' is the correct affirmative to pair with 'البته'.
Which phrase is most polite?
How do you agree to a request?
'بله، البته' is the standard polite affirmative.
Complete the dialogue.
A: آیا این کتاب توست؟ B: ____، البته.
The context requires an affirmative answer.
Match the situation to the response.
Situation: A friend asks for a favor. Response: ?
This is the most appropriate response to a request for a favor.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمیشود به من کمک کنی؟ ____، البته.
'بله' is the correct affirmative to pair with 'البته'.
How do you agree to a request?
'بله، البته' is the standard polite affirmative.
A: آیا این کتاب توست؟ B: ____، البته.
The context requires an affirmative answer.
Situation: A friend asks for a favor. Response: ?
This is the most appropriate response to a request for a favor.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsIt is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.
No, it is a strong affirmative.
Add 'با کمال میل' (with pleasure) at the end.
Yes, it is very common in texts.
Use 'البته که نه'.
Yes, it is very professional.
Yes, it is perfectly polite.
No, it is gender-neutral.
It is one of the most common phrases.
Be careful; it might be confusing. Use 'بله' or 'درست است' instead.
No, it is an invariant phrase.
Use it in every conversation you have today.
Related Phrases
بله، حتما
synonymYes, definitely
با کمال میل
builds onWith pleasure
حتما
similarDefinitely
موافقم
similarI agree
