نگران نباش
negarān nabāsh
The Persian phrase for "no worries" is نگران نباش (negarān nabāsh).
This phrase is used to communicate that something does not bother you.
Meaning: it does not bother me (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective negarān (worried) and the negative imperative nabāsh (don't be).
Which one should you use?
نگران نباش is the singular and informal version. In contrast, نگران نباشید is used for polite or formal contexts or when addressing more than one person.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase polite or to address a group, change the form to نگران نباشید.
How do you pronounce it?
negarān nabāsh
Did you know?
- Persian uses a complex system called tā'ārof where people may insist several times that there are 'no worries' even if they are actually inconvenienced.
- The word نگران shares a root with نگار, a poetic term for a 'beloved' or 'beautiful painting', as both relate to the act of gazing.
- In Persian culture, a response to نگران نباش might be accompanied by placing a hand over the heart as a gesture of sincere gratitude.
Examples in context
- نگران نباش، من خودم انجام میدهم.negarān nabāš, man khodam anjām mi-daham.Don't worry, I will do it myself.
Example conversation
Zahra apologizes to Amir for being a few minutes late.
- زهرا Zahraببخشید که دیر رسیدم، امیر.bebakhshid ke dir residam, Amir.Sorry that I arrived late, Amir.
- امیر Amirنگران نباش، من هم تازه رسیدم.negaran nabash, man ham taze residam.No worries, I just arrived too.
- زهرا Zahraممنونم که منتظری.mamnunam ke montazeri.Thank you for waiting.
- امیر Amirخواهش میکنم، زهرا.khahesh mikonam, Zahra.You are welcome, Zahra.
