Greetings & Introductions
Essential phrases for introducing yourself, asking someone's name, and making polite small talk when meeting for the first time.
Key Phrases
سلام، حالتون چطوره؟
neutralsalam, haletun chetore?
Hello, how are you?
Standard everyday greeting for most situations.
سلام، چطوری؟
casualsalam, chetori?
Hi, how's it going?
Informal greeting, use only with friends or people your own age.
اسم شما چیه؟
politeesm-e shoma chi-e?
What is your name?
Polite form using "shoma" (you) for strangers and elders.
اسمت چیه؟
casualesmet chi-e?
What's your name?
Informal way to ask for a name, common with peers.
من سارا هستم.
neutralman sara hastam.
I am Sara.
The simplest and most common way to introduce yourself.
از آشناییتون خوشبختم.
politeaz ashnayi-tun khoshbakhtam.
Nice to meet you.
Very common polite phrase when meeting someone new.
خوشبختم.
casualkhoshbakhtam.
Nice to meet you.
A shorter version, fine for most casual social settings.
شما اهل کجا هستید؟
politeshoma ahl-e koja hastid?
Where are you from?
Polite way to ask about someone's home city or country.
اهل کجایی؟
casualahl-e kojayi?
Where are you from?
Casual form used in relaxed, informal settings.
من اهل کانادا هستم.
neutralman ahl-e kanada hastam.
I am from Canada.
Replace Canada with your own country or city.
خداحافظ، روز خوبی داشته باشید.
politekhodahafez, ruz-e khubi dashte bashid.
Goodbye, have a good day.
Polite goodbye, especially useful when leaving a shop or an office.
میبینمت.
casualmibinamet.
See you.
Very casual, literally means "I see you".