Meaning
A polite way to say goodbye, indicating a future meeting.
Cultural Background
Goodbyes are often accompanied by a slight bow or placing the right hand over the heart to show sincerity. The 'un' sound is very typical of the Tehran accent. In other cities, you might hear 'tan' more clearly. In Iranian business culture, ending a meeting with a promise to see each other again is vital for building 'Etemaad' (trust). On Iranian social media, 'میبینمتون' is often abbreviated in 'Pinglish' (Persian in English script) as 'mibinametoon' or 'mbinmtun'.
The 'Polite Plural'
When in doubt, use 'Mibinametun' instead of 'Mibinamet'. It's always safer to be too polite than too casual in Persian.
Pair it with Khodafez
Most Iranians say 'Khodafez, mibinametun' together. It sounds more complete.
Meaning
A polite way to say goodbye, indicating a future meeting.
The 'Polite Plural'
When in doubt, use 'Mibinametun' instead of 'Mibinamet'. It's always safer to be too polite than too casual in Persian.
Pair it with Khodafez
Most Iranians say 'Khodafez, mibinametun' together. It sounds more complete.
Don't over-pronounce the 'N'
The final 'n' is soft. Don't hit it too hard like 'T-U-NNNN'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence to say goodbye to your teacher.
استاد، فردا [....].
Since you are talking to a teacher (Ustad), you must use the polite plural suffix '-etun'.
Which phrase is best for saying goodbye to a group of friends?
Which one is correct?
'-etun' is the plural suffix for 'you all'.
Fill in the missing line.
Ali: Khodafez bacheha! Sara: [....]
A goodbye is naturally followed by another goodbye or 'See you'.
Match the phrase to the person.
Who do you say 'میبینمتون' to?
It is used for groups or formal singulars.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Who to say 'Mibinametun' to
Groups
- • Friends
- • Family
- • Colleagues
Formal Singulars
- • Boss
- • Teacher
- • Elderly neighbor
Practice Bank
4 exercisesاستاد، فردا [....].
Since you are talking to a teacher (Ustad), you must use the polite plural suffix '-etun'.
Which one is correct?
'-etun' is the plural suffix for 'you all'.
Ali: Khodafez bacheha! Sara: [....]
A goodbye is naturally followed by another goodbye or 'See you'.
Who do you say 'میبینمتون' to?
It is used for groups or formal singulars.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsYes, it is very appropriate for a boss as it uses the polite plural suffix.
Yes, if you want to show respect (like to a teacher or elder).
'Khodafez' means 'God protect you' (Goodbye). 'Mibinametun' means 'See you'. They are often used together.
In formal writing, use 'میبینمتان'. In texts and emails to friends, 'میبینمتون' is fine.
You can say 'Ghorbanat' (Thanks/Sacrifice for you), 'Be omid-e khoda' (God willing), or simply 'Mibinametun' back.
Related Phrases
میبینمت
similarSee you (singular/informal)
به امید دیدار
formal formHope to see you
فعلاً
synonymFor now
خداحافظ
builds onGoodbye
