قابل نداره
ghâbel nadâre
“It isn't worthy of you.”
Classic taarof: a shopkeeper or host politely waves away payment or thanks, and you are expected to insist.
Heard in the wild
– چقدر شد؟ – قابل نداره!
– How much do I owe you? – Oh please, it's nothing!
A note
When a shopkeeper says it, the price is still owed: insist, and they will tell you.
More people and manners
دستت درد نکنه
dastet dard nakone
“May your hand not hurt.”
Thank you, for a meal, a favour or any effort someone has made for you.
خسته نباشید
khaste nabâshid
“May you not be tired.”
A greeting that acknowledges someone's work, said to shopkeepers, teachers or anyone at the end of an effort, whether or not they look tired.
به روی چشم
be ru-ye cheshm
“On my eyes.”
Gladly, consider it done. Even a simple cheshm, "eye", means "yes, will do".
چشمتون روشن
cheshmetun roshan
“May your eyes be bright.”
Congratulations on the arrival or return of someone dear: a new baby, or a relative home from abroad.