سلام، اسم من هست
salām, esm-e man hast
The English phrase "hello, my name is" is translated into Persian as سلام، اسم من هست (salām, esm-e man hast).
This phrase is used to introduce yourself to another person. The word سلام means "Hello" and the word man means "I".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more formal and grammatically standard sounding introduction, you can use سلام، اسم من … است by replacing the final word with است. In informal situations, you might say Salaam, man [your name] hastam!
How do you pronounce it?
salām, esm-e man hast
Did you know?
- When introducing yourself in a formal setting, a person might use the word بنده meaning 'slave' or 'servant' instead of من to show extreme humility.
- When introducing yourself, it is common to place your right hand over your heart as a gesture of sincerity and respect.
- Persian uses a complex system of politeness called تعارف where you might decline a greeting or an introduction several times before accepting it.
Example conversation
Zahra and Amir meet for the first time at a class.
- زهرا Zahraسلام، اسم من هست زهرا.Salām, esme man hast Zahrā.Hello, my name is Zahra.
- امیر Amirسلام زهرا، من امیر هستم.Salām Zahrā, man Amir hastam.Hello Zahra, I am Amir.
- زهرا Zahraاز آشنایی با شما خوشبختم.Az āshnāyi bā shomā khoshbakhtam.I am glad to meet you.
- امیر Amirمن هم همینطور.Man ham hamintor.Me too.
