B1 Expression Informal

این عالیه!

In aalieh!

This is great!

Significado

Expressing strong approval or satisfaction.

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Contexto cultural

When visiting an Iranian home, using 'In āliye' for the food or the decor is considered very polite and shows you are enjoying the host's efforts. In Tehran, young people might swap 'āli' for 'ma'reke' or 'khof' to sound more 'cool' or 'street', but 'āli' remains the universal standard. On Persian social media, 'Āli' is often written as 'Aali' in Fingilish (Persian in Latin script) and is the most common positive comment. In universities or formal writing, the word 'āli' is still used but always with the full 'ast' (است) to maintain professional distance.

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The 'Beh-Beh' Combo

For maximum native effect, say 'Beh-beh! In āliye!' when you see good food. 'Beh-beh' is an exclamation of delight.

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Watch the 'A'

Don't say 'Aliye' (short a). It sounds like you're talking about a person named Ali.

Significado

Expressing strong approval or satisfaction.

🎯

The 'Beh-Beh' Combo

For maximum native effect, say 'Beh-beh! In āliye!' when you see good food. 'Beh-beh' is an exclamation of delight.

⚠️

Watch the 'A'

Don't say 'Aliye' (short a). It sounds like you're talking about a person named Ali.

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Ta'arof Context

If someone says 'In āliye' about something you own, you should respond with 'Chashmātoun āli mibine' (Your eyes see it as great).

Teste-se

Complete the dialogue with the most natural informal response.

دوستت: 'بیا فردا بریم سینما.' تو: '_________! ساعت چند؟'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: این عالیه

When a friend suggests a fun activity, 'این عالیه' is the most enthusiastic and natural response.

Which sentence is the correct informal way to say 'This is great'?

Select the correct form:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: این عالیه

'این عالیه' is the spoken, informal version using the 'e' contraction.

Match the situation to the phrase.

Situation: You just tasted a delicious cake at a party.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: این عالیه!

To express that food is delicious, 'این عالیه' is a perfect compliment.

Fill in the blank to make the sentence 'The weather is really great'.

هوا واقعاً _______.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: عالیه

'عالیه' fits the context of 'really' (واقعاً) to show high quality.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

When to say 'In āliye!'

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Food

  • Kebab
  • Tahdig
  • Tea
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News

  • Promotion
  • Holiday
  • Wedding

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Complete the dialogue with the most natural informal response. dialogue_completion A2

دوستت: 'بیا فردا بریم سینما.' تو: '_________! ساعت چند؟'

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: این عالیه

When a friend suggests a fun activity, 'این عالیه' is the most enthusiastic and natural response.

Which sentence is the correct informal way to say 'This is great'? Choose A1

Select the correct form:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: این عالیه

'این عالیه' is the spoken, informal version using the 'e' contraction.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

Situation: You just tasted a delicious cake at a party.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: این عالیه!

To express that food is delicious, 'این عالیه' is a perfect compliment.

Fill in the blank to make the sentence 'The weather is really great'. Fill Blank A2

هوا واقعاً _______.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: عالیه

'عالیه' fits the context of 'really' (واقعاً) to show high quality.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

In a modern office, it's fine. In a very traditional one, use 'In āli ast' or 'بسیار عالی'.

Yes, but it usually means they are great at a task. For a 'good person', use 'khoub'.

'Khoub' is good, 'āli' is excellent. It's the difference between 3 stars and 5 stars.

Use 'Āli boud' (عالی بود).

Yes, though 'Bisyār khoub' is also very common in Dari.

Yes, with a falling intonation, it can mean 'Oh, just great (sarcastic)'.

'Eftezāh' (افتضاح) which means 'terrible'.

Yes, natives say it often for extra emphasis, even if it's redundant.

It's an Arabic loanword that is fully integrated into Persian.

You can write 'عالیه' or even 'عالییییی' for extra energy.

Frases relacionadas

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خیلی خوبه

similar

It's very good

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معرکه‌ست

synonym

It's a masterpiece

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بد نیست

contrast

It's not bad

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فوق‌العاده است

builds on

It's extraordinary

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