عصر بخیر
asr ba-khayr
عصر بخیر (asr ba-khayr) is the Dari way to say good evening.
عصر بخیر is used as a greeting during the late afternoon or early evening hours.
Meaning: greeting said in the evening (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of asr (afternoon/evening) and ba-khayr (with goodness/good).
How do you pronounce it?
asr ba-khayr
Did you know?
- The word asr also refers to a specific prayer time in Islam that takes place in the late afternoon.
- In many parts of Afghanistan, a greeting like 'asr ba-khayr' is often followed by an inquiry about one's health or family to show politeness.
- In poetic Dari literature, the 'asr' or late afternoon is often used as a metaphor for a period of transition or reflection.
Examples in context
- عصر بخیر، چطور هستید؟Asar bakhair, chotor hastid?Good evening, how are you?
- عصر بخیر دوستان عزیز.Asar bakhair dostan-e aziz.Good evening, dear friends.
- عصر بخیر، وقت شما بخیر.Asar bakhair, waqt-e shoma bakhair.Good evening, may your time be good.
Example conversation
Omar and Zainab meet at a local cafe in the late afternoon.
- عمر Omarعصر بخیر، زینب.Asar bakhair, Zainab.Good evening, Zainab.
- زینب Zaynabعصر بخیر، عمر.Asar bakhair, Omar.Good evening, Omar.
- عمر Omarحالت چطور است؟Halat chotor ast?How are you doing?
- زینب Zaynabمن خوب هستم، تشکر.Man khob hastam, tashakur.I am well, thank you.
