موفق باشید
movaffaq bâšid[movæfːæɣˈbɒːʃiːd̪]
Good luck in Persian is expressed as موفق باشید (movaffaq bâšid). Wiktionary also lists موفق باشی (movaffaq bâši).
Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| موفق باشید | movaffaq bâšid | [movæfːæɣˈbɒːʃiːd̪] (Iran, narrow) [movæfæɣˈbɒːʃiːn] (Tehrani, narrow) |
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| موفق باشی | movaffaq bâši | [movæfːæɣˈbɒːʃiː] (Iran, narrow) [movæfæɣˈbɒːʃiː] (Tehrani, narrow) |
familiar |
This phrase is used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from the word موفق, which literally means 'successful'.
Which one should you use?
موفق باشید is the polite or plural form used for a group, a stranger or someone older. موفق باشی is the informal version.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Use موفق باشی when speaking to a friend, a child or someone you are on familiar terms with.
How do you pronounce it?
movaffaq bâšid
Did you know?
- The word موفق is borrowed from the Arabic word مُوَفَّق, which carries a spiritual connotation of being 'granted success' by a higher power.
- In social situations where 'good luck' is used to say goodbye, Persians may instead say در پناه خدا, which means 'in God's protection'.
- The verb in the phrase, باشید (bâšid), is part of the 'to be' conjugation, meaning you are technically wishing that the person 'exists' in a state of success.
Examples in context
- بهترین‌ها رو در سفرت آرزو می‌کنمI wish you the best on your trip
- به امید موفقیت شما در زندگی و کارتان.In hopes of your success in life and work.
- آرزوی موفقیتت رو دارم برادر.I wish you success, brother.
- ان‌شاءالله موفق بشی در امتحاناتت!May you succeed in your exams, God willing!
- موفق باشید.movafagh bāshid.Good luck.
- در امتحان جدید، موفق باشید.dar emtehān-e jadid, movafagh bāshid.Good luck on your new exam.
- امیدوارم در کار جدید موفق باشید.omidvāram dar kār-e jadid movafagh bāshid.I hope you are successful in your new job.
Example conversation
Amir is leaving for a job interview.
- امیر Amirمن دارم می‌روم به مصاحبه.man dāram miravam be mosāhebe.I am going to the interview now.
- مریم Maryamموفق باشید، امیر!movaffagh bāshid, Amir!Good luck, Amir!
- امیر Amirخیلی ممنون، مریم.kheyli mamnoon, Maryam.Thank you very much, Maryam.
- مریم Maryamخبرش را به من بده.khabarash rā be man bede.Let me know the news.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good luck” translations and entries موفق باشید, موفق باشی, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries باشی, موفق, CC BY-SA 4.0.
