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.
Heard in the wild
سلام آقا، خسته نباشید! نون تازه دارید؟
Hello, sir, hope your day's going well! Have you got any fresh bread?
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.
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.
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.