خوشحال باش
khoshhal bash
The English phrase 'be happy' is translated into Persian as خوشحال باش (khoshhal bash).
This phrase is used as a command or a wish to tell someone to feel joy or contentment.
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to a single person in an informal or familiar way, you use the form خوشحال باش. To say 'be happy' to a group of people, or to someone you do not know well or an elder, use the polite/plural form خوشحال باشید.
How do you pronounce it?
khoshhal bash
Did you know?
- In Persian culture, wishing someone to باش (be) in a certain state is often tied to the concept of 'spiritual condition'. The word حال used in خوشحال can refer to a mystical state of ecstasy in Sufi poetry.
- While خوشحال باش is a direct wish, Persians often use the phrase خوشبخت باش when wishing someone long-term happiness, especially at weddings. This uses the word for 'fortune' or 'luck' rather than 'state'.
- The word حال in خوشحال is used by musicians to describe a 'spirit' or 'vibe' that transcends the technical notes of a song. Achieving this حال is considered the peak of a musical performance.
Examples in context
- همّهٔ والدین می‌خواهند، که بچّگانِ خود خوشحال باشند.All parents want their kids to be happy.This sentence is useful for illustrating the use of خوشحال باش in a context regarding the wishes of parents for their children.Tatoeba #12101213 by enebi, translation #12096329 by ddnktr
- در این مسیر خوشبخت و موفق باشید (dar in masir khoshbakht va movaffagh bāshid)Be happy and successful on this path
- خیلی شاد باش (khili shād bāsh)Be very happy
- بسیار شاد و خندان باش (bisyār shād o khandān bāsh)Be very happy and cheerful
- به شادی بی‌پایان دست پیدا کن (be shādi bi-pāyān dast peydā kon)Find endless happiness
- در این روزِ خاص، خوشحال باش.dar in ruz-e khās, khosh-hal bāsh.Be happy on this special day.
Example conversation
Niloufar is wishing Ali a good life during a farewell.
- نیلوفر Niloufarعلی، همیشه خوشحال باش.Ali, hamishe khosh-hal bāsh.Ali, always be happy.
- علی Aliممنون نیلوفر، خیلی ممنون.mamnun Niloufar, kheyli mamnun.Thank you Niloufar, thank you very much.
- نیلوفر Niloufarامیدوارم همیشه موفق باشی.omidvār-am hamishe movafagh bāshi.I hope you are always successful.
- علی Aliخیلی لطف داری.kheyli lotf dāri.That is very kind of you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
