به نظر خوب میاد
be nazar khoob miyâd
In Persian, "sounds good" is expressed as به نظر خوب میاد (be nazar khoob miyâd).
You use this expression to show agreement with a suggestion or to indicate that you approve of a plan.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "it comes to the eye/view as good". This is because be nazar means "to the eye/view" and miyâd means "comes".
How does it change in a sentence?
In spoken Persian, the third-person singular verb ending می‌آید (miyâd) is often shortened to میاد (miyâd) with a shorter vowel sound.
How do you pronounce it?
be nazar khoob miyâd
Did you know?
- The word به in this phrase has several homonyms in Persian, including a word for 'quince' and a word for 'better'.
- In highly formal or polite Persian settings, you might avoid this exact phrase because direct agreement can sometimes be perceived as too casual.
- The verb میاد literally means 'comes', suggesting that an idea travels toward the observer rather than being a static quality.
Examples in context
- این برنامه به نظر خوب میاد.in barname be nazar khub miad.This plan sounds good.
- ایده‌ات به نظر خوب میاد.ide-at be nazar khub miad.Your idea sounds good.
- رفتن به سینما به نظر خوب میاد.raftan be cinema be nazar khub miad.Going to the cinema sounds good.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing what to do this weekend.
- زهرا Zahraامیر، بیا فردا بریم رستوران جدید.Amir, bia farda berim resturan-e jadid.Amir, let's go to the new restaurant tomorrow.
- امیر Amirباشه، این پیشنهاد به نظر خوب میاد.Bashe, in pishnahad be nazar khub miad.Okay, that suggestion sounds good.
- زهرا Zahraپس ساعت هفت همدیگه رو ببینیم؟Pas sa'at-e haft hamdig-e ro bebinim?So, shall we meet at seven?
- امیر Amirصد در صد، زهرا.Sad dar sad, Zahra.Absolutely, Zahra.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries به, خوب, نظر, CC BY-SA 4.0.
