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Formal "Are you well?" in Persian (Farsi): Khoobin

Khoobin (KHOOB-een) is the formal way to say "Are you well?" in Persian (Farsi). Khoobin is two pieces: khoob (good) and -in (you all). With a friend, say Khoobi.

How to say Khoobin

Khoobin

خوبین؟

KHOOB-een

Are you well? (formal)

What Khoobin is made of

  • khoobgood
  • -inyou all

Khoobin is two pieces: khoob (good) and -in (you all).

-id is the fuller form (bebakhshid); everyday speech says -in. After a vowel -in turns into -yn: mikha-yn, bia-yn, kei mia-yn.

The ending -in is taught in Module 6, lesson 1: Excuse me?

When to say Khoobin

Friends and people your age

Khoobi

Doing good?

Elders and people you respect

Khoobin

Are you well? (formal)

The usual mix-up with Khoobin

Friend form and respectful form swapped

For a friend: Khoobi. For an elder: Khoobin. -in is the polite you, -i the friend you.

Khoobin for you, a friend, someone else

Questions people ask about Khoobin

Is Khoobin formal or casual?

Khoobin is the formal one. Khoobi is the friendly one.

What is Khoobin made of?

Khoobin is two pieces: khoob (good) and -in (you all).

Where can I learn Khoobin?

In Module 1, lesson 1 of the Finglish course ("Say hi to Maman Bozorg"). Module 1 is free with no signup.

Learn Khoobin step by step

Module 1: Greet your family

Lesson 1: Say hi to Maman Bozorg

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