意思
Granting permission for someone to proceed or do something.
文化背景
The phrase is the 'Swiss Army Knife' of Ta'arof. It is used to smooth over almost any social interaction where permission or offering is involved. In modern Tehran, 'Bale, befarmayid' is used quickly and efficiently in business, but still retains its polite edge. Shirazis are famous for their warmth. Here, 'Bale, befarmayid' is often followed by 'Ghadam-etun ro cheshm' (Your step is on my eyes). In Dari, 'Befarmayid' is also used, but 'Marhamat' is another very common polite alternative for 'please go ahead.'
The Hand Gesture
Always accompany 'Befarmayid' with a slight palm-up gesture toward the door, seat, or food. It completes the Ta'arof.
Don't over-Ta'arof
Saying it 10 times in a row can be exhausting. Twice is usually enough!
意思
Granting permission for someone to proceed or do something.
The Hand Gesture
Always accompany 'Befarmayid' with a slight palm-up gesture toward the door, seat, or food. It completes the Ta'arof.
Don't over-Ta'arof
Saying it 10 times in a row can be exhausting. Twice is usually enough!
The 'Janam' boost
Adding 'Janam' (My soul) before 'Befarmayid' makes you sound incredibly kind and welcoming.
自我测试
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate polite response.
Person A: ببخشید خانم، میتوانم یک سوال بپرسم؟ Person B: _________.
Since Person A is being polite, Person B should respond with the formal 'Bale, befarmayid.'
Match the action to the correct use of 'Befarmayid'.
You are offering a piece of cake to a guest.
'Mil konid' is the polite way to say 'eat' or 'consume.'
Fill in the blank to complete the phone greeting.
الو، سلام. بله، _________؟
The standard polite imperative is 'befarmayid.'
Which of these is NOT a correct use of 'Befarmayid'?
Select the incorrect context:
'Khahesh mikonam' is used for 'You're welcome.' 'Befarmayid' is for granting permission or offering.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
The Many Faces of 'Befarmayid'
At the Door
- • Come in
- • Enter
- • Welcome
On the Phone
- • I'm listening
- • Go ahead
- • Yes?
At the Table
- • Eat
- • Help yourself
- • Drink
练习题库
4 练习Person A: ببخشید خانم، میتوانم یک سوال بپرسم؟ Person B: _________.
Since Person A is being polite, Person B should respond with the formal 'Bale, befarmayid.'
You are offering a piece of cake to a guest.
'Mil konid' is the polite way to say 'eat' or 'consume.'
الو، سلام. بله، _________؟
The standard polite imperative is 'befarmayid.'
Select the incorrect context:
'Khahesh mikonam' is used for 'You're welcome.' 'Befarmayid' is for granting permission or offering.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
4 个问题Yes! When handing someone a pen or a document, say 'Befarmayid.'
Yes, 'Bale' is always safer and more polite. 'Are' is only for very close friends.
Just say 'Bale, befarmayid.' It is perfectly polite on its own.
Yes, if someone asks 'Can I ask a question?' in a chat, you can reply 'Bale, befarmayid.'
相关表达
خواهش میکنم
similarPlease / You're welcome
در خدمتم
builds onI am at your service
بفرما
specialized formGo ahead (informal)
جانم؟
similarYes? (My soul?)
