Meaning
A 24-hour period, or daytime.
Cultural Background
The phrase 'Ruz-e Mobarak' (Blessed Day) is often used during religious or national festivals. In Afghanistan, 'Ruz' is used similarly, but the greeting 'Ruz-etan bakhair' is more common in Kabul. Each day of the month in the ancient Zoroastrian calendar has a specific name, but 'Ruz' remains the general term.
Greeting timing
You can use 'Ruz bekheyr' from sunrise until late afternoon.
Avoid 'dar'
Don't say 'dar ruz-e dushanbe'; just say 'ruz-e dushanbe'.
Meaning
A 24-hour period, or daytime.
Greeting timing
You can use 'Ruz bekheyr' from sunrise until late afternoon.
Avoid 'dar'
Don't say 'dar ruz-e dushanbe'; just say 'ruz-e dushanbe'.
Compound words
Learning 'ruz' unlocks 'emruz', 'diruz', and 'pariruz' instantly.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the word for 'day'.
امروز چه ____ی است؟
The question asks 'What day is it today?'
Which greeting is used in the morning?
Greeting:
Ruz bekheyr means Good Day/Morning.
Match the Persian word to its English meaning.
Pairs:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: روز خوبی داشته باشی! B: _______.
The polite response to 'Have a good day' is 'Thanks, you too'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Parts of the Day
Time
- • صبح (Morning)
- • ظهر (Noon)
- • عصر (Evening)
- • شب (Night)
Practice Bank
4 exercisesامروز چه ____ی است؟
The question asks 'What day is it today?'
Greeting:
Ruz bekheyr means Good Day/Morning.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Basic vocabulary matching.
A: روز خوبی داشته باشی! B: _______.
The polite response to 'Have a good day' is 'Thanks, you too'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, it can also mean just the daylight hours, depending on context.
It is neutral and used in all settings.
You would say 'Ruz-e khoshi dashte bashid' (Have a happy day).
The plural is 'ruz-ha'.
No, for a calendar date, use 'tarikh'.
Yes, 'Nowruz' means 'New Day'.
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