Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| خوشبخت | xošbaxt | /xʷaʃ.ˈbaxt/ (Classical Persian) |
| بختیار | baxtiyâr | /bax.ti.ˈjaːr/ (Classical Persian) |
خوشبخت is used to describe people who have good fortune. While it translates to "lucky," it is most commonly used to describe someone who is happy, blessed or satisfied with their life, such as in the context of a "happy marriage."
What does it mean word for word?
The word خوشبخت is a compound consisting of خوش, meaning "good" and بخت, meaning "fortune" or "luck".
Which one should you use?
خوشبخت is the standard adjective used to describe a person's state of being lucky or happy. In contrast, بختیار is a more archaic or literary form and is frequently used as a proper name.
How do you pronounce it?
The word خوشبخت is pronounced /xʷaʃ.ˈbaxt/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
When do people say it?
In informal settings, one might encounter the expression چشمت به خیر, which literally means "may your eyes be blessed".
Did you know?
- Persian culture often balances the concept of being خوشبخت with the fear of 'eye' or jealousy, leading people to avoid boasting about their luck.
- The word بختیار is not just a literary term for 'lucky' but is also the name of a prominent Luri tribal confederation in the Zagros Mountains of Iran.
- The suffix یار in بختیار means 'friend' or 'companion', which creates a poetic image of someone who is 'accompanied by fortune'.
Examples in context
- آن‌ها خانوادهای بسیار خوشبخت هستند.ānhā khānevāde-ye besyār khoshbakht hastand.They are a very lucky family.
Example conversation
Sara and Amir are talking about their families.
- سارا Saraمن خانوادهای خیلی خوبی دارم.Man khanevadehaye kheyli khubi daram.I have a very good family.
- امیر Amirواقعاً خوشبخت هستی، سارا.Vaghean khoshbakht hasti, Sara.You are truly lucky, Sara.
- سارا Saraتو هم همین‌طور، امیر.To ham hamintor, Amir.You are too, Amir.
- امیر Amirممنونم از تو.Mamnunam az to.Thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lucky” translations and entries خوشبخت, بختیار, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
