🇮🇷 Persian phrases

How to say “Excuse me” in Persian

ببخشید

bebakhshid

Literally: Forgive (me)neutral

Same word as 'sorry', used to get attention or ask a question. To pass by someone or leave a gathering, say با اجازه.

Other ways to say it

PersianPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
با اجازهbâ ejâzeWith your permissionPassing in front of someone, or excusing yourself to leave

In a sentence

ببخشید، ایستگاه مترو کجاست؟

bebakhshid, istgâh-e metro kojâst?

Excuse me, where is the metro station?

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