مراقب خودت باش
morāqeb-e khodat bāsh
To say "take care" in Persian, use مراقب خودت باش (morāqeb-e khodat bāsh).
This phrase is used as an interjection when saying good-bye to someone.
Meaning: good-bye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of morāqeb (guardian/watcher), khodat (yourself) and bāsh (be).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form مراقب خودت باش is used in informal, everyday speech with friends or family. If you are addressing someone formally or speaking to a group, you should use the polite or plural form.
How does it change in a sentence?
To address someone formally or to a group, use the plural form مراقب خودتان باشید or مراقب خودتان باشید.
How do you pronounce it?
morāqeb-e khodat bāsh
Did you know?
- While مراقب خودت باش is a literal translation of 'take care', Persians often prefer the phrase به سلامت (to health) when parting.
- The word مراقب in this phrase was borrowed from the Arabic word مُرَاقِب, which refers to a watcher or overseer.
- The phrase مراقب خودت باش can shift from a friendly goodbye to a subtle warning depending on the tone of voice used.
Examples in context
- مراقب خودت باشTake care of yourself.This sentence is useful for practicing the form مراقب خودت باش.Tatoeba #2163075 by ismaximum, translation #64257 by CK
- مراقب خودت باش، فردا می‌بینمت.moraghebe khodet bash, farda mibinamet.Take care, I will see you tomorrow.
Example conversation
Amir and Sara are parting ways after a coffee date.
- امیر Amirخیلی خوش گذشت، سارا.kheyli khosh gozasht, Sara.I had a great time, Sara.
- سارا Saraمن هم همینطور، امیر.man ham hamintor, Amir.Me too, Amir.
- امیر Amirخداحافظ، مراقب خودت باش.khoda-hafez, moraghebe khodet bash.Goodbye, take care of yourself.
- سارا Saraتو هم همینطور، خداحافظ.to ham hamintor, khoda-hafez.You too, goodbye.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries باش, مراقب, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
