🇮🇷 Persian phrases

How to say “Good evening” in Persian

عصر بخیر

asr bekheyr

Literally: Afternoon with goodnessneutral

Used in the late afternoon and early evening. Once it is dark, Iranians say شب بخیر, which works both as 'good evening' and 'good night'.

Other ways to say it

PersianPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
شب بخیرshab bekheyrGood evening (at night)Greeting after dark

In a sentence

عصر بخیر، خسته نباشید.

asr bekheyr, khaste nabâshid.

Good evening, may you not be tired (i.e. thanks for your work).

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