Meaning
Expressing joy or relief, often when good news is heard.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'Roshan' (Light) is central to Persian identity, stemming from Zoroastrianism where light represents goodness and darkness represents evil. The phrase is also used in Afghanistan with the same meaning, though the pronunciation of 'Roshan' may vary slightly.
The Response Matters
If someone says this to you, always reply with 'Chashmetun bi-bala'. It makes you sound incredibly fluent and polite.
Meaning
Expressing joy or relief, often when good news is heard.
The Response Matters
If someone says this to you, always reply with 'Chashmetun bi-bala'. It makes you sound incredibly fluent and polite.
Test Yourself
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
Your friend's brother just came back from a 2-year trip.
This is a classic reunion scenario where 'Cheshmet roshan' is required.
Fill in the correct possessive suffix.
من خیلی خوشحالم. چشم___ روشن!
Since the speaker is happy ('man'), the suffix must be '-am' (my).
Complete the response.
Person A: چشمت روشن! Person B: ________
This is the standard polite response to 'Cheshmet roshan'.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
When to say Cheshmet Roshan
Reunions
- • Traveler returns
- • Soldier comes home
- • Old friend visits
Family
- • New baby
- • Grandchild born
- • Marriage proposal accepted
Practice Bank
3 exercisesYour friend's brother just came back from a 2-year trip.
This is a classic reunion scenario where 'Cheshmet roshan' is required.
من خیلی خوشحالم. چشم___ روشن!
Since the speaker is happy ('man'), the suffix must be '-am' (my).
Person A: چشمت روشن! Person B: ________
This is the standard polite response to 'Cheshmet roshan'.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes! If you are very relieved about something, you can sigh and say 'Aakh, cheshmam roshan!'
Only if the news is personal, like a colleague's child being born. For a business deal, use 'Mobarak'.
Related Phrases
مبارک باشد
similarCongratulations / May it be blessed
نور چشم
builds onLight of my eye
خوش خبر باشی
similarMay you be a bearer of good news
