آفرین
āfarīn/ʔaː.fa.ˈriːn/
The Dari phrase for "good job" is آفرین (āfarīn).
آفرین is used to praise someone's performance, effort or a specific achievement.
Meaning: a phrase used to praise for a good job or efforts (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally translated, آفرین means "bravo / well done". The word is a single exclamation used to express praise or commendation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
آفرین is a common, slightly informal way to cheer someone on.
How do you pronounce it?
āfarīn. The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word آفرین shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'at', as both stem from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂éd.
- In certain poetic contexts, the root of آفرین can refer to a 'blessing' or 'creation', elevating the praise from a simple 'good job' to something much more profound.
- While 'bravo' is often used as a loud exclamation in English, using آفرین with a very high volume and long duration is a common way to show enthusiastic support for children in Afghan households.
Examples in context
- آفرین، کار بسیار خوبی کردی.āfarin, kār-e bisyār khub kardi.Good job, you did a very good job.
- آفرین به تو!āfarin ba tu!Good job to you!
- آفرین، امتحان را عالی داد.āfarin, emtehān rā āli dād.Good job, he took the exam excellently.
Example conversation
Ahmed is praising Zainab for finishing a difficult painting.
- احمد Ahmadزینب، این نقاشی بسیار زیبا است.Zaynab, in naqqāshī bisyār zībā ast.Zainab, this painting is very beautiful.
- زینب Zaynabممنون، تلاش زیادی کردم.Mamnun, talāsh-e ziyādī kardam.Thank you, I put in a lot of effort.
- احمد Ahmadآفرین، واقعاً هنر مند هستی.āfarin, vāqe'an honarmand hastī.Good job, you are truly artistic.
- زینب Zaynabخیلی لطف داری، احمد.Khayli lutf dārī, Ahmad.That is very kind of you, Ahmad.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry آفرین, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries آفرین, CC BY-SA 4.0.
