Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| مِهْمانی | mehmâni |
| پارْتی | pârti |
| جَشْن | jašn |
Persian uses different words for 'party' depending on the scale, nature and atmosphere of the gathering. While مِهْمانی is a versatile term for any social gathering, جَشْن is used for celebratory events such as festivals, official receptions or large social ceremonies. The loanword پارْتی is specifically used for modern, loud or music-oriented events like house parties or clubbing.
What does it mean word for word?
The word مِهْمانی is derived from the root mehmân, which means 'guest'.
Which one should you use?
مِهْمانی is the most common and versatile word, suitable for anything from a small home visit to a larger party. In contrast, جَشْن refers to a formal celebration, festival or grand ceremony rather than a casual gathering. پارْتی is a loanword from English used to describe contemporary, music-focused social events.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the term عروسی may be used to refer specifically to a wedding party, though this word predominantly refers to the wedding ceremony itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the noun مِهْمانی plural, you add the suffix '-hâ' to the end to form مِهْمانی‌ها.
How do you pronounce it?
mehmâni
Did you know?
- When inviting someone to a مِهْمانی, it is common to use the phrase قُرْبانِ شُما شَوَم, which literally means 'I will become your sacrifice'. This is a term of endearment and politeness rather than a literal offer.
- While مِهْمانی refers to the party, the word مِهْمان‌نواز describes the quality of being hospitable. It literally translates to 'guest-pampering', reflecting the deep cultural importance of treating guests like royalty.
- A مِهْمانی in an Iranian home often features a سُفْره, a traditional cloth spread on the floor for dining. While tables are now common, the concept of the 'party spread' remains deeply tied to this floor-based tradition.
Examples in context
- دولت یک جشن بزرگ برگزار کرد تا روز استقلال را جشن بگیرد.The government organized a grand jashn to celebrate Independence Day.
- آیا به مِهْمانی می‌روی؟āyā be mehmani miravi?Are you going to the party?
- من برای مِهْمانی غذا درست کردم.man barāye mehmani ghazā dorost kardam.I prepared food for the party.
Example conversation
Amir and Maryam are talking about a weekend plan.
- امیر Amirمریم، برای شنبه مِهْمانی گرفتی؟Maryam, baraye shanbeh mehmani gerefti?Maryam, did you organize a party for Saturday?
- مریم Maryamبله، امیر، همه دوستان را دعوت کردم.Bale, Amir, hame-ye dustan ra davat kardam.Yes, Amir, I invited all our friends.
- امیر Amirچه ساعت شروع می‌شود؟Che saat shoru mishavad?What time does it start?
- مریم Maryamمِهْمانی از ساعت هفت شب است.Mehmani az saat-e haft-e shab ast.The party is from seven o'clock in the evening.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “party” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
