How to Say "Good" in Dari - How To Say Guide

خوب

xūb/ˈxuːb/

The English phrase "good" can be translated into Dari as خوب (xūb).

خوب is used as an adjective to mean pleasant or enjoyable.

Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced /ˈxuːb/ (xūb).

The word خوب can be used ironically in some Afghan dialects to express skepticism or disbelief, similar to how an English speaker might say 'Right…' with a certain tone.
The deep roots of خوب suggest a connection between the concept of 'good' and the idea of 'work' or 'effort' in ancient Indo-European languages.
While خوب means 'good', in certain social contexts it can function as a polite filler word to signal that you are listening and agree with the speaker.

تام آدم خوبی بود.
Tom was a good person.
This sentence is useful for describing a person using خوب.
Tatoeba #6171342 by Blug, translation #9190623 by CK
شما آشپز خوبی هستید.
You are a good cook.
This sentence is useful for describing a profession using خوب.
Tatoeba #7963245 by cojiluc, translation #325767 by CK
روز خوبی داشته باشید.
Have a good day.
This sentence is useful for wishing someone a pleasant day using خوب.
Tatoeba #6941897 by cojiluc, translation #3326719 by CK
خدانگهدار! امید وارم همیشه خوب باشید. (Khoda negahdar! Omidvaram hameshe khob bashid.)
Goodbye! I hope you always remain well.
آه جون! امتحانت خوب پیش رفته؟ (Ah joon! Emtehanet khob pish rafte?)
Oh honey! Did your exam go well?
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Zaynab and Ahmad are talking about a movie they just watched.

زینب Zaynab

فیلم بسیار خوب بود.
Film bazyar khob bud.
The movie was very good.
احمد Ahmad

بله، داستانش خوب بود.
Balay, dastanash khob bud.
Yes, the story was good.
زینب Zaynab

آیا شما هم لذت بردید؟
Aya shoma ham lazat bardid?
Did you enjoy it too?
احمد Ahmad

بله، وقت خوبی بود.
Balay, waqt khob bud.
Yes, it was a good time.

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