سفر به خیر
safar be kheyr/sa.ˈfar ˈba ˈxajr/word by word
The Persian phrase for "safe travels" is سفر به خیر (safar be kheyr).
The phrase سفر به خیر is used as a well-wish when someone is departing on a journey.
Meaning: bon voyage (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of safar (travel), be (to) and kheyr (goodness or blessing).
Which one should you use?
The phrase سفری بی خطر specifically translates to "a safe trip".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
سفر به خیر is a formal and literary way to wish someone well, making it more formal than common spoken alternatives.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /sa.ˈfar ˈba ˈxajr/. It has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word سفر in this phrase is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'safari'.
- While سفر به خیر is a standard wish for the traveler, the person remaining behind often responds with به سلامت to wish for a safe return.
- The word خیر is an Arabic loanword, which is a very common occurrence in Persian, especially for abstract concepts like 'goodness'.
Examples in context
- سفر به خیر.Safar be kheyr.Safe travels.
- خیلی ممنون، سفر به خیر.Kheyli mamnun, safar be kheyr.Thank you very much, safe travels.
Example conversation
Reza is seeing Maryam off at the airport.
- رضا Rezaحالا باید بروی، سفر به خیر!Hala bayad beravi, safar be kheyr!You have to go now, safe travels!
- مریم Maryamممنونم رضا، میبینمت.Mamnoonam Reza, mibinamet.Thank you Reza, I'll see you.
- رضا Rezaمراقب خودت باش.Moraghebe khodet bash.Take care of yourself.
- مریم Maryamخیالت راحت، خداحافظ!Khialat rahat, khodahafez!Don't worry, goodbye!
