بله قربان
bale ghorban
The Persian phrase for "yes sir" is بله قربان (bale ghorban).
This phrase is a polite way to say yes when speaking to a man in a position of authority.
What does it mean word for word?
The term ghorban literally means sacrifice or victim, and is used here as a term of extreme devotion or respect.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
بله قربان is highly polite and formal. Depending on the context, it can sound somewhat dramatic or overly subservient, similar to the English expressions "yes, my lord" or "yes, captain".
How do you pronounce it?
bale ghorban
When do people say it?
The use of ghorban expresses a sense of deep devotion or respect toward the person being addressed.
Did you know?
- The word قربان is a linguistic relative of the English word 'corban', which refers to a gift dedicated to God in biblical texts.
- The term قربان can be used as a verb in the phrase قربانت شوم, which literally means 'I will be your sacrifice' to express deep affection or gratitude.
- The Persian word قربان was borrowed from Arabic, which in turn had borrowed the term from Aramaic qurbānā.
Examples in context
- بله قربان، متوجه شدم.Bale qorban, motevajjeh shodam.Yes sir, I understood.
- بله قربان، همین الان انجام می‌دهم.Bale qorban, hamin al'an anjam midaham.Yes sir, I will do it right now.
- بله قربان، دستور شما اجرا می‌شود.Bale qorban, dasture shoma ejra mishavad.Yes sir, your order will be carried out.
Example conversation
Zahra is talking to her boss at the office.
- زهرا Zahraبله قربان، مدارک را آوردم.Bale Ghorban, madarek ra avordam.Yes sir, I brought the documents.
- محمد Mohammadممنونم، بگذارید آن‌ها را بررسی کنم.Mamnoonam, bogzarid anha ra barresi konam.Thank you, let me review them.
- زهرا Zahraآیا چیز دیگری لازم است؟Aya chize digari lazem ast?Is anything else needed?
- محمد Mohammadنه، فعلاً همین کافی است.Ne, fe'lan hamin kafi ast.No, that is enough for now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries قربان, CC BY-SA 4.0.
