Meaning
Suggesting to leave or start moving.
Cultural Background
The 'Ta'arof' of leaving: You must say 'Berim' or 'Zahmat ro kam konim' multiple times before you are actually allowed to leave a house. Young people often use 'Bezan berim' (Hit it, let's go) to show excitement about a plan. In Dari, you might hear 'Berem' or 'Beryom', which is the same root but with a slightly different vowel sound. In 'Tehrangeles' (LA), 'Berim' is often mixed with English: 'Okay guys, berim?'
The Question Tone
If you want to ask 'Shall we go?', just raise your pitch at the end of 'Berim?'.
Don't use alone
Remember, 'Berim' includes you and someone else. Use 'Beram' if you are leaving by yourself.
Meaning
Suggesting to leave or start moving.
The Question Tone
If you want to ask 'Shall we go?', just raise your pitch at the end of 'Berim?'.
Don't use alone
Remember, 'Berim' includes you and someone else. Use 'Beram' if you are leaving by yourself.
Add 'Dige'
Saying 'Berim dige' makes you sound like a native who is slightly impatient or ready to move on.
Ta'arof check
Expect people to say 'No' the first time you say 'Berim'. It's just politeness!
Test Yourself
How do you ask a friend 'Shall we go?'
Which one is correct?
'Berim?' is the standard way to suggest 'Shall we go?'.
Complete the sentence to say 'Let's go home.'
_____ خونه. (_____ khune.)
We use the 'we' form (Berim) for a group suggestion.
Complete the dialogue.
A: خستهام. (I'm tired.) B: باشه، _____.
If someone is tired, the natural response is 'Okay, let's go'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a car with friends and ready to start.
'Berim!' is used to signal the start of a journey.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesWhich one is correct?
'Berim?' is the standard way to suggest 'Shall we go?'.
_____ خونه. (_____ khune.)
We use the 'we' form (Berim) for a group suggestion.
A: خستهام. (I'm tired.) B: باشه، _____.
If someone is tired, the natural response is 'Okay, let's go'.
You are in a car with friends and ready to start.
'Berim!' is used to signal the start of a journey.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it's neutral to informal. In very formal writing, use 'Beravim'.
Yes, but it's better to say 'Mitunim berim?' (Can we go?) to be more polite.
'Bia berim' is more like 'Come on, let's go', adding a bit of encouragement.
Use 'Narim'.
No, it can mean starting a task, like 'Berim sorāghe dars' (Let's get to the lesson).
They use the Arabic 'Yalla' to add urgency to the Persian 'Berim'.
Yes, Persian 'r' is always slightly tapped or rolled with the tip of the tongue.
Absolutely, it's very common in texting.
You still use 'Berim'. It covers any number of people as long as it includes 'us'.
Yes, hundreds of Persian pop songs use 'Berim' in their choruses.
Related Phrases
بیا بریم
similarCome, let's go
بزن بریم
specialized formLet's hit the road
بریم سراغش
builds onLet's go for it / Let's check it out
برم
similarI should go
نریم
contrastLet's not go
