Meaning
A polite way to ask someone about their preference, often for food or drink.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'Ta'arof' means you should offer something at least three times. Even if the guest says 'No' to 'Che chizi meyl dārid?', you should offer again with specific choices. Hospitality is equally central. The phrase is understood and used, though local Dari variations like 'Chi meyl dārin?' are more common. In Tajikistan, Russian influence is present, but Persian hospitality phrases remain the standard for formal events. In modern cafes, the phrase is often shortened to 'Chi meyl dārin?' to sound less 'stiff' but still polite.
The 'Chi' Shortcut
If you want to sound more like a local, always use 'Chi' instead of 'Che chizi'.
Don't take 'No' for an answer
If a guest says 'Hichi' (Nothing), they are likely being polite. Ask again with specific options.
Meaning
A polite way to ask someone about their preference, often for food or drink.
The 'Chi' Shortcut
If you want to sound more like a local, always use 'Chi' instead of 'Che chizi'.
Don't take 'No' for an answer
If a guest says 'Hichi' (Nothing), they are likely being polite. Ask again with specific options.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to make the sentence polite.
ببخشید آقا، شما چه چیزی ______ دارید؟
'Meyl' is the correct noun to complete the polite compound verb 'Meyl dāshtan'.
Complete the dialogue between a host and a guest.
میزبان: خیلی خوش آمدید. چای ______؟ مهمان: بله، خیلی ممنون.
'Meyl dārid' is the standard polite way to offer tea to a guest.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
In which situation is 'Che chizi meyl dārid?' MOST appropriate?
This phrase is specifically for offering food/drink in a respectful context.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
When to use 'Meyl dārid'
Food
- • Lunch
- • Dinner
- • Snacks
Drink
- • Tea
- • Coffee
- • Juice
Practice Bank
3 exercisesببخشید آقا، شما چه چیزی ______ دارید؟
'Meyl' is the correct noun to complete the polite compound verb 'Meyl dāshtan'.
میزبان: خیلی خوش آمدید. چای ______؟ مهمان: بله، خیلی ممنون.
'Meyl dārid' is the standard polite way to offer tea to a guest.
In which situation is 'Che chizi meyl dārid?' MOST appropriate?
This phrase is specifically for offering food/drink in a respectful context.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsTechnically yes, but it's 95% used for food and drink. For other things, use 'dūst dārid' (would you like/love).
No, 'Meyl' is a noun. The verb is 'dāshtan' (to have). Together they form a compound verb.
You can say '[Food name] میل دارم' or simply '[Food name]، لطفاً'.
Related Phrases
میل بفرمایید
builds onPlease eat/drink.
نوش جان
similarBon appétit.
در خدمت باشیم
similarTo be at your service.
