How to Say "Hi" in Persian (Farsi): Salam

Salam in a sentence

Real lines from the course, said by the people you meet in it.

1. Maman Bozorg, your grandma

   Salam, chetori?

   Hi, how are you?

   Module 1, lesson 1

2. Ameer, your friend

   Salam! Khoobi?

   Hi! Doing good?

   Module 1, lesson 3

3. Maman Bozorg

   Salam! Chai?

   Hi! Tea?

   Module 1, lesson 5

4. Som, your friend

   Salam, esmam Som-e.

   Hi, my name is Som.

   Module 1, lesson 6

5. Karan, your friend

   Salam! Merci!

   Hi! Thanks!

   Module 2, lesson 1

When to say Salam

Works on anyone, any hour. It is the opener.

More about Salam

Salam is the first word of almost every visit, and it works on anyone at any hour. That makes it the safest word to learn first: you cannot use it at the wrong time or with the wrong person. It opens most of the lines you will practise, such as Salam, chetori? and Salam! Chai?, and it is the first word taught in Module 1, lesson 1. Two more lines that open with it are Salam! Khoobi? and Salam, esmam Som-e.

Questions people ask about Salam