سلام، از آشنایی با شما خوشبختم
Salam, az ashnaei ba shoma khoshbakhtam
The English phrase "hello, nice to meet you" is translated into Persian as سلام، از آشنایی با شما خوشبختم (Salam, az ashnaei ba shoma khoshbakhtam).
This phrase is a polite greeting used when meeting someone for the first time.
What does it mean word for word?
The part از آشنایی با شما خوشبختم literally translates to "from acquaintance with you I am fortunate".
How does it change in a sentence?
In informal settings, the polite shoma (you) is replaced with ba-hat (with you, singular/informal), resulting in از آشنایی باهات خوشبختم.
How do you pronounce it?
Salam, az ashnaei ba shoma khoshbakhtam
When do people say it?
A common response to this greeting is to add man ham (me too) at the beginning of the phrase, saying من هم از آشنایی با شما خوشبختم (Nice to meet you too).
Did you know?
- Persian utilizes a complex system of 'Taarof', where the humble tone of خوشبختم is part of a larger social ritual of extreme politeness and indirectness.
- Persian speakers often accompany this phrase with a slight nod or a handshake, but the level of physical contact varies significantly based on the gender of the people meeting.
- The word خوشبختم expresses a sense of 'good fortune'. In Persian culture, meeting a new person is framed as a stroke of luck or a blessing rather than just a pleasant social interaction.
Examples in context
- سلام، از آشنایی با شما خوشبختم.Salâm, az âshenâyi bâ shomâ khoshbakhtam.Hello, nice to meet you.
- سلام، از آشنایی با شما خوشبختم، آقای دکتر.Salâm, az âshenâyi bâ shomâ khoshbakhtam, aghâye doktor.Hello, nice to meet you, doctor.
- سلام، از آشنایی با شما خوشبختم، خوش آمدید.Salâm, az âshenâyi bâ shomâ khoshbakhtam, khosh âmadid.Hello, nice to meet you, welcome.
Example conversation
Amir and Sara meet at a professional networking event.
- امیر Amirسلام، از آشنایی با شما خوشبختم، من امیر هستم.Salâm, az âshenâyi bâ shomâ khoshbakhtam, man Amir hastam.Hello, nice to meet you, I am Amir.
- سارا Saraسلام، من هم از آشنایی با شما خوشبختم، من سارا هستم.Salâm, man ham az âshenâyi bâ shomâ khoshbakhtam, man Sârâ hastam.Hello, nice to meet you too, I am Sara.
- امیر Amirخیلی خوشحالم که با شما آشنا شدم.Kheyli khosh-hâlam ke bâ shomâ âshenâ shodam.I am very happy to have met you.
- سارا Saraممنون، روز خوبی داشته باشید.Mamnun, ruz-e khubi dâshte bâshid.Thank you, have a good day.
