Meaning
Promising to pay a visit.
Cultural Background
The phrase is a cornerstone of Ta'arof. It is often said to show that you don't want the relationship to end, even if you are busy. In busy cities like Tehran, this phrase is often used for digital 'visits' like checking a Telegram channel or Instagram page. In Dari, 'Ahval-porsi' is often used alongside 'sar zadan' to emphasize checking on someone's health. Tajik speakers might use 'khabar giriftan' (taking news) in similar contexts, though 'sar zadan' is understood.
The Ta'arof Rule
If someone says this to you, don't necessarily expect them the next day. Wait for a second, more specific invitation.
Use 'Ye Sari'
To sound more like a native, say 'Ye sari behet mizanam'. It sounds much more natural in casual conversation.
Meaning
Promising to pay a visit.
The Ta'arof Rule
If someone says this to you, don't necessarily expect them the next day. Wait for a second, more specific invitation.
Use 'Ye Sari'
To sound more like a native, say 'Ye sari behet mizanam'. It sounds much more natural in casual conversation.
Preposition Alert
Never forget the 'be'. Saying 'Shomâ râ sar mizanam' sounds like you are going to physically hit their head.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct preposition and verb form.
من فردا حتماً ___ شما سر ___.
The phrase requires the preposition 'be' and the verb 'zadan'.
Which response is most appropriate for a friend saying goodbye?
دوستت میگوید: 'خوشحال شدم دیدمت، خداحافظ!'
Option 'a' is the standard polite way to respond to a social goodbye.
Choose the most informal version of the phrase.
کدام جمله صمیمیتر است؟
'Ye sari' and the 'at' suffix make it very informal.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Where can you 'Sar Zadan'?
People
- • Friends
- • Family
- • Neighbors
Places
- • Shop
- • Office
- • Library
Digital
- • Website
- • Blog
Practice Bank
3 exercisesمن فردا حتماً ___ شما سر ___.
The phrase requires the preposition 'be' and the verb 'zadan'.
دوستت میگوید: 'خوشحال شدم دیدمت، خداحافظ!'
Option 'a' is the standard polite way to respond to a social goodbye.
کدام جمله صمیمیتر است؟
'Ye sari' and the 'at' suffix make it very informal.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNo, you can 'sar zadan' to a shop, a website, a garden, or even a project.
In this context, it often means 'I really intend to', but it's part of the polite formula.
'Sar zadan' is casual and short; 'didar' is formal and significant.
Yes, in a friendly or semi-formal email to a colleague or acquaintance.
Related Phrases
دیدار کردن
synonymTo visit/meet formally
ملاقات کردن
synonymTo meet
سر کشیدن
similarTo peek in / To check on
دعوت کردن
builds onTo invite
