Using Buses & the Metro

istgah-e metro kojast?

Where is the subway station?

bebakhshid, istgah-e metro kojast?

Excuse me, where is the subway station?

Use 'bebakhshid' (excuse me) to politely get a stranger's attention.

do ta belit mikham.

I want two tickets.

do ta belit, lotfan.

Two tickets, please.

Adding 'lotfan' (please) makes your request softer.

to belit dari?

Do you have a ticket?

Uses the casual 'تو' (you). Only use with friends or family.

cheghadr-e?

How much is it?

koja belit mizanam?

Where do I scan my ticket?

Literally 'where do I hit the ticket?' — ask this when you cannot find the card reader.

in otubus koja mire?

Where does this bus go?

in otubus tajrish mire?

Does this bus go to Tajrish?

man inja piade misham.

I am getting off here.

Say this to naturally ask people to clear the way to the doors.

bebakhshid, man inja piade misham.

Excuse me, I am getting off here.