Meaning
A polite response when someone thanks you.
Cultural Background
Taarof is essential. Expect people to refuse a gift or favor three times before accepting. The phrase is used similarly, though 'Tashakor' is a very common way to say thank you. Persian speakers in Tajikistan also use this, though they may use 'Marhamat' as well.
Hand gesture
Place your right hand over your heart while saying it for extra politeness.
Taarof
Remember that Persian politeness often involves downplaying your own actions.
Meaning
A polite response when someone thanks you.
Hand gesture
Place your right hand over your heart while saying it for extra politeness.
Taarof
Remember that Persian politeness often involves downplaying your own actions.
Test Yourself
What do you say when someone says 'Merci'?
— مرسی! — ...
This is the standard polite response to thanks.
Complete the phrase.
خواهش ______
The correct conjugation for the present tense is 'mikonam'.
Match the response to the situation.
Match 'Thank you' with the correct response.
Merci is a thank you, and Khāhesh mikonam is the reply.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ممنون بابت هدیه. B: ________
The appropriate response to thanks is 'Khāhesh mikonam'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises— مرسی! — ...
This is the standard polite response to thanks.
خواهش ______
The correct conjugation for the present tense is 'mikonam'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Merci is a thank you, and Khāhesh mikonam is the reply.
A: ممنون بابت هدیه. B: ________
The appropriate response to thanks is 'Khāhesh mikonam'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is perfectly appropriate for professional settings.
No, it is the standard neutral response.
That is incorrect; it sounds like you are thanking them for thanking you.
Yes, but only when followed by a verb.
Yes, it is very common in text messages.
It is standard across all Persian-speaking regions.
Related Phrases
قابلی نداشت
synonymIt has no value
وظیفه بود
similarIt was my duty
خواهش میکنم
builds onI request
