البته
albatteh
The Persian phrase for "of course" is البته (albatteh).
البته is most commonly used to express enthusiastic agreement or to confirm a request. While it can also be used in a more logical sense to mean "of course," its primary function is to show active consent or support.
Meaning: indicates enthusiastic agreement (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverbial particle, البته is invariable. It does not change its form based on gender, number or person.
How do you pronounce it?
albatteh
Did you know?
- The Arabic root of البته is tied to the concept of 'cutting' or 'decisiveness', implying that the matter is 'cut' and cannot be debated further.
- While it means 'of course', saying it too many times in a single conversation can actually make you sound impatient or dismissive rather than enthusiastic.
- While البته shows agreement, adding the word هم to create البته هم can shift the meaning toward 'granted' or 'admittedly', introducing a contrast.
Examples in context
- البته.Of course.This example shows how to use البته as a standalone response.Tatoeba #1022476 by mahdiye, translation #433492 by CK
- بدان که پیروزی و شکست جزء زندگی هر فردی هستند البته به غیر از زندگی ترسوها.Know that victory and defeat are parts of anyone's life – except lives of cowards, of course.Tatoeba #7558333 by cojiluc, translation #7783999 by shayan
- البته که من با تو می‌آیم.albate ke man ba to mi-āyam.Of course I am coming with you.
Example conversation
Maryam asks Reza if he can help her move some furniture.
- مریم Maryamرضا، می‌توانی در جابه‌جایی این میز به من کمک کنی؟Reza, mi-tavāni dar jā-be-jā-yi in miz be man komak koni?Reza, can you help me move this table?
- رضا Rezaالبته، با کمال میل.Albatte, bā kamāl-e meyl.Of course, with pleasure.
- مریم Maryamخیلی ممنون، تو واقعاً دوست خوبی هستی.Kheyli mamnun, to vāghe'an dust-e khubi hasti.Thank you so much, you are truly a good friend.
- رضا Rezaخواهش می‌کنم، کاری نکردیم.Khāhesh mikonam, kāri nakardim.You're welcome, it was nothing.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries البته, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
