زود خوب شو
zud khub sho/ˈzuːd ˈxuːb ˈʃaw/word by word
The English phrase 'get well soon' is translated into Persian as زود خوب شو (zud khub sho).
This phrase is used to express the hope that someone recovers soon. A very common way to express this sentiment in a more natural, culturally-embedded way is ان‌شاءالله زود خوب بشی, which translates to 'God willing, you will get well soon'.
Meaning: expressing hope that someone recovers soon (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase زود خوب شو literally means 'soon good become'. It is composed of زود (soon), خوب (good) and شو (become/get).
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter زودتر خوب شو, which means 'Get better soon'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase polite or to address more than one person, use the formal verb form زود خوب شوید instead of شو.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is zud khub sho. The IPA is /ˈzuːd ˈxuːb ˈʃaw/.
Did you know?
- In Persian culture, the response to 'get well soon' is often مرسی 'merci' or ممنون 'mamnoon'. Using the French word 'merci' is extremely common and not considered a foreign intrusion.
- When visiting a sick person in Iran, it is customary to bring fruit or flowers as a gesture of support while saying زود خوب شو.
- The word for 'soon' زود is a distant relative of the Old Norse word 'keyra' meaning 'drive'. Both derive from a root meaning to force or drive something forward.
Examples in context
- زود خوب شو.Zood khoob sho.Get well soon.
- امیدوارم زود خوب شوی.Omidvaram zood khoob shavi.I hope you get well soon.
- دوست من، زود خوب شو.Dooste man, zood khoob sho.My friend, get well soon.
Example conversation
Reza calls Sara because she is feeling sick.
- رضا Rezaسلام سارا، شنیدم حالت خوب نیست.Salam Sara, shenidam halet khoob nist.Hello Sara, I heard you are not feeling well.
- سارا Saraبله رضا، کمی تب دارم.Bale Reza, kami tab daram.Yes Reza, I have a slight fever.
- رضا Rezaخیلی ناراحت شدم، زود خوب شو.Kheyli narahat shodam, zood khoob sho.I am very sorry to hear that, get well soon.
- سارا Saraممنون از لطفت رضا.Mamnoon az lotfet Reza.Thank you for your kindness, Reza.
