Today we are going to discuss the usage of some pleasantries. These are the words that we very politely and charmingly use in certain situations to show respect, appreciation or humility. You don\u2019t even have to speak the language well to be able to use these phrases. By using these words you will come across as a very smart and polite person and make a better connection with the audience. The following words and phrases will come in handy when in the company of Dari speakers.<\/p>\n
\u062a\u0634\u06a9\u0631<\/strong>Tashakur<\/strong>\u00a0means \u201cThank you\u201d and has the same usage as its English equivalent.<\/p>\n \u062e\u06cc\u0631 \u0628\u06cc\u0628\u06cc\u0646\u06cc <\/strong>\u00a0Khair Bebeenee <\/strong>Literally means \u201cMay you face good\u201d it is a version of saying \u201cthank You\u201d but it also has a sense of praying for someone.\u00a0 It is an informal and more religious way of thanking someone.<\/p>\n \u0642\u0627\u0628\u0644\u0634 \u0646\u06cc\u0633\u062a <\/strong>\u00a0Qabelish Naist <\/strong>literally means, \u201c It is not worthy of thanking\u201d or can simply be translated as \u201cyou are welcome\u201d<\/p>\n \u0645\u0647\u0631\u0628\u0627\u0646 \u0647\u0633\u062a\u06cc\u062f<\/strong>\u00a0Mehraban hasteed <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>means \u201cyou are Kind\u201d. You can use this phrase to show appreciation and acknowledge someone\u2019s kind acts or compliments towards you.<\/p>\n \u062d\u0633\u0646 \u0646\u0638\u0631 \u062a\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0633\u062a<\/strong>\u00a0 Husne Nazar e taan ast <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is the equivalent of the English expression, \u201cBeauty is in the eyes of the beholder.\u201dHowever, it is used much more often in Dari than in English.\u00a0 So when someone compliments you, you can say \u201c husne nazar e taan ast\u201d. When someone compliments\u00a0 your talent, work, or skills, you use this expression in response.<\/p>\n \u0686\u0634\u0645 \u0647\u0627\u06cc\u062a\u0627\u0646 \u0645\u0642\u0628\u0648\u0644 \u0627\u0633\u062a<\/strong> Chashem hai e taan Maqbool ast <\/strong>is also used to respond to a compliment. For instance, if someone tells you that you have beautiful eyes, you can say , \u201cchashem hai e taan maqbool ast.\u201d\u00a0 Which means \u201cYour eyes are beautiful?\u201d\u00a0 Remember that in Dari, we don\u2019t say \u201cthank you\u201d in response to a compliment. This phrase is used in response when someone compliments your appearance.<\/p>\n \u0632\u0646\u062f\u0647 \u0628\u0627\u062f<\/strong> Zenda baad <\/strong>means \u201cLong live!\u201d it is mostly used with friends or acquaintances to show appreciation and gratitude<\/p>\n \u0646\u0648\u0634 \u062c\u0627\u0646 <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Noosh e Jaan <\/strong>is a very useful phrase in Afghanistan. While you are in the company of Dari speakers you will find out that \u00a0you are offered food and drinks quite often. So when someone offers you drink or food while they are eating and you want to politely refuse it y you can say \u201cNosh e Jaan\u201d.<\/p>\n