Meaning
An invitation or suggestion to depart or start moving.
Cultural Background
When you say 'Berovim' to leave a house, the host will almost always say 'Tashrif dashtid hala' (You were just gracing us with your presence), meaning 'Stay longer'. You should usually insist at least once more before actually leaving. In Iran, decisions to move are rarely individual. Using 'Berovim' reinforces the bond of the group. Leaving a party alone without saying 'Berovim' to your companions is considered rude. In the chaotic traffic of Tehran, 'Berim!' is often shouted by shared taxi (Savar) drivers once the car is full to signal the start of the trip.
The Question Trick
Just raise your voice at the end ('Berovim?') to turn it into 'Ready to go?'
Don't be too blunt
In formal settings, add 'اگر اجازه بدهید' (If you allow) before 'Berovim'.
Meaning
An invitation or suggestion to depart or start moving.
The Question Trick
Just raise your voice at the end ('Berovim?') to turn it into 'Ready to go?'
Don't be too blunt
In formal settings, add 'اگر اجازه بدهید' (If you allow) before 'Berovim'.
Test Yourself
Which form is most common in daily conversation?
دوستم گفت: «ساعت دیر است، ________.»
'Berim' is the colloquial contraction of 'Berovim' and is used in 90% of speech.
Complete the phrase to say 'Let's go'.
بیا _______.
'Biya berovim' is a standard way to invite someone to move.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a door with a group of elders.
'Befarma'id' adds the necessary politeness for elders.
Complete the dialogue.
A: خستهای؟ (Are you tired?) B: بله، خیلی. ________؟ (Yes, very. Shall we go?)
The speaker is suggesting they both leave.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to say Berovim
Social
- • Leaving a party
- • Going to a cafe
Action
- • Starting a game
- • Beginning a trip
Practice Bank
4 exercisesدوستم گفت: «ساعت دیر است، ________.»
'Berim' is the colloquial contraction of 'Berovim' and is used in 90% of speech.
بیا _______.
'Biya berovim' is a standard way to invite someone to move.
You are at a door with a group of elders.
'Befarma'id' adds the necessary politeness for elders.
A: خستهای؟ (Are you tired?) B: بله، خیلی. ________؟ (Yes, very. Shall we go?)
The speaker is suggesting they both leave.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsBoth are correct. 'Berovim' is for writing and formal speech; 'Berim' is for 99% of spoken life.
Yes! If you are about to start a game or a project, 'Berim' means 'Let's get started'.
Related Phrases
بزن بریم
similarLet's hit it / Let's go
حرکت کنیم
synonymLet's move / Let's start moving
بفرمایید
builds onAfter you / Please go ahead
