Meaning
Used to express negation or disagreement.
Cultural Background
Persians often use 'Taarof' to decline. Sometimes 'نه' is said with a slight shake of the head and a 'tsk' sound to show regret. The usage is similar to Iran, but 'خیر' is even more frequently used in daily speech to show respect.
The 'Thanks' Rule
Always add 'ممنون' after 'نه' or 'خیر' to sound like a native speaker.
Meaning
Used to express negation or disagreement.
The 'Thanks' Rule
Always add 'ممنون' after 'نه' or 'خیر' to sound like a native speaker.
Test Yourself
Which word is better for a job interview?
آیا شما تجربه کار دارید؟ ____
In a job interview, you must use the formal 'خیر'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Negation Levels
Informal
- • نه
Formal
- • خیر
Practice Bank
1 exercisesآیا شما تجربه کار دارید؟ ____
In a job interview, you must use the formal 'خیر'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, always use 'خیر' in writing.
Related Phrases
نخیر
specialized formAbsolutely not
نه ممنون
builds onNo thanks
