روز خوبی داشته باشید
ruze khubi dashte bashid
To say "have a nice day" in Persian, use روز خوبی داشته باشید (ruze khubi dashte bashid).
This phrase is used as a way to say goodbye. While it is a direct translation of "have a nice day", it is often used in more formal service contexts, such as in a shop or a hotel. Other ways to express similar well-wishes include روزتون پر نشاط, which means "May your day be full of energy."
Meaning: goodbye (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ruze (day), khubi (good), dashte (having) and bashid (be/you are).
Which one should you use?
The form روز خوبی داشته باشید uses the plural/polite verb ending. In contrast, the version روز خوبی داشته باش is the singular, informal way to say the same thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular, informal version of the phrase is روز خوبی داشته باش.
How do you pronounce it?
ruze khubi dashte bashid
Did you know?
- The Persian word for 'day' روز shares a prehistoric root with the English word 'light'. Both originate from the Proto-Indo-European root *lewk-, meaning 'to shine'.
- In Iran, the act of saying روز خوبی داشته باشید is often accompanied by Taarof, a complex system of etiquette where speakers use extreme politeness to show respect.
- In some contexts, wishing someone a 'good day' is replaced by خداحافظ, which literally means 'God be your protector'.
Examples in context
- خداحافظ، روز خوبی داشته باشید.khodahafez, ruz-e khubi dashte bashid.Goodbye, have a nice day.
Example conversation
Zahra is leaving the office and saying goodbye to Mohammad.
- زهرا Zahraخداحافظ محمد، روز خوبی داشته باشید.khodahafez Mohammad, ruz-e khubi dashte bashid.Goodbye Mohammad, have a nice day.
- محمد Mohammadممنون زهرا، شما هم روز خوبی داشته باشید.mamnun Zahra, shoma ham ruz-e khubi dashte bashid.Thank you Zahra, you have a nice day too.
- زهرا Zahraخیلی ممنون.kheyli mamnun.Thank you very much.
- محمد Mohammadخواهش می‌کنم.khahesh mikonam.You're welcome.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries خوبی, روز, CC BY-SA 4.0.
