Learning how to say thank you is a great way to express gratitude in Farsi.
Below I’ve covered 21 different ways that you can say thank you in Farsi and how you can respond if someone thanks you.
Expressing thanks is hugely important in Iranian culture and it’s really important that you get it right.
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How To Say Thank You in Farsi
Let’s start with the basics. Here’s the easiest and most common way to say thanks in Persian:
- Thank you (informal) – مرسی (mersi)
In casual situations, the most common way to say thank you in Farsi is ‘mersi’.
This is actually a French loanword that has been adopted into Farsi. There’s actually tons of French words in Farsi.
Check out my post on why Farsi has so many French words to find out more.
There are actually many other common ways to say thank you in Farsi. Here’s a few more:
- Thank you – ممنون (mamnoon)
Mamnoon is probably the second most common way to say thank you in Farsi.
It’s slightly more formal than ‘mersi’ (but only just). You can use it in pretty much all situations.
- Thank you (formal) – متشکرم (moteshakeram)
The most common formal way to say thank you in Farsi is ‘moteshakeram’.
You can use it in most situations including thanking a waiter for bringing a meal, thanking a shop assistant for helping you or thanking a hotel clerk for bringing your luggage etc.
The main place you wouldn’t use ‘moteshakeram’ is among friends. Use ‘mersi’ or ‘mamnoon’ with friends instead.
- Thank you (polite) – تشکر می‌کنم (tashakor mikonam)
- Thanks – تشکر (tashakor)
The above two phrases are less common but you will still hear them as alternatives from time to time.
‘Mamnoon’, ‘tashakor’ and ‘moteshakeram’ all have Arabic roots.
How to Say Thank You So Much in Farsi
If you want express even more gratitude then here’s how to say ‘thank you so much’ in Farsi:
- Thank you so much (most common) – خیلی ممنون (kheili mamnoon)
- Many thanks (formal) – خیلی متشکرم (kheili moteshakeram)
- Thanks a lot (less common) – خیلی تشکر می‌کنم (kheili tashakor mikonam)
To hear the pronunciation of some of these words and phrases by a native speaker, check out the video below:
Other Ways to Say Thank You in Farsi
Here are 7 other meaningful ways to express gratitude in Farsi.
- I am thankful – سپاسگزارم (sepas gozaram)
- I am very thankful – خیلی سپاسگزارم (kheili sepas gozaram)
The above 2 phrases are pure Farsi words meaning they are not French or Arabic loanwords.
They are popular among people who prefer to use authentic Farsi words and are becoming increasingly more common.
You’ll also commonly hear them shortened to just ‘sepas’.
- That’s very kind of you – خیلی لطف دارید (kheili lotf darid)
You can use the above phrase if someone offers to do something for you or gives you a compliment. It can also be shortened to just ‘loft darid’.
- Thank you for coming today – ممنون که امروز اومدین (mamnoon keh emrooz aamadin)
The above phrase could be great if you’ve hosted a party or meeting and you want to thank guests for coming.
- Thank you for your consideration – ممنون از توجه شما (mamnoon az tavajjoh-e shomaa)
This above phrase is ideal if you need to thank someone for considering something that you’ve submitted e.g. a job application, project proposal etc.
- Thank you for spending time with us – ممنون از اینکه با ما وقت گذراندید (mamnoon az inkeh baa maa vaght gozaraandid)
Use this phrase to thank a guest for coming over and spending time with you.
- I am ashamed (very formal) – شرمنده کردید (sharmande kardin)
This one might sound strange but it is a very formal way to thank someone for a kind gift or for doing something for you.
Iranian people are very modest so this phrase shows that you are embarrassed because a person has done something so nice that you don’t even know where to begin to express just how thankful you are.
How to Thank Someone for a Gift in Farsi
If someone has given you a gift and you want to thank them, try using this phrase:
- May your hand not hurt (formal) – دست شما درد نکنه (daste shoma dard nakone)
The above phrase is very formal. Essentially it is like saying ‘I hope that your hands doesn’t hurt from helping me’.
In more informal situations (like with friends & family), you should use this version instead:
- May your hand not hurt (informal) – دستت درد نکنه (dastet dard nakone)
Another more affectionate version of this phrase is:
- May your flower hand not hurt – دست گلت درد نکند (daste golet dard nakone)
In this version you’re saying that the person’s hand is a flower (something beautiful) and you’re saying that you hope their beautiful hand doesn’t hurt from helping you.
These phrases work if you’ve received a gift from someone, some form of help or assistance or even if you’ve received a tasty meal.
You could also use these phrases to thank someone for a gift:
- Thank you for the gift – ممنون برای هدیه (mamnoon baraay-e hedyeh)
- I’ll sacrifice myself for your hand – قربون دست شما (ghorbun daste shoma)
The last phrase (ghorbun daste shoma) can only be used when someone gives you a gift and in no other scenario.
How to Respond to a Compliment in Farsi
If someone compliments you in Farsi, here’s how you can thank them:
- Your sacrifice – قربان شما (ghorbane shoma)
In Iranian culture, when someone compliments you, it is polite to show modesty and deny the complement.
This phrase shows that you are humble whilst also showing your appreciation for the compliment.
How Do You Reply to Thank You in Farsi?
If someone thanks you, it’s also useful to know how to respond.
Here’s 2 phrases you can use:
- You’re welcome – خواهش می‌کنم (khahesh mikonam)
- Don’t mention it – قابلی نداره (ghaabeli nadaareh)
The above two phrases can be used in pretty much any situation.
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And that’s it!
That’s 21 different ways to say thank you in Farsi and 2 ways to respond if someone thanks you.
Showing thanks is really important in Iranian culture so make sure you learn a few of these.
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