How to Talk to People in a Formal Manner, and More on Hosting and Being Hosted

khosh āmadee!

(you’re) welcome! (informal)

khosh āmadeen!

(you’re) welcome! (formal)

mamnoon-am

I’m thankful

khaylee mamnoon

I’m very thankful

befarmā

please/help yourself (informal)

befarmāyeen

please/ help yourself (formal)

befarmā khoonam

please come to my house (informal)

befarmāyeen khoonam

please come to my house (formal)

befarmā besheen

please sit (informal)

befarmāyeen besheeneen

please sit (formal)

gorosné-yee?

are you hungry? (informal)

gorosné-yeen?

Are you hungry? (formal)

teshné-yee?

Are you thirsty? (informal)

teshné-yeen?

Are you thirsty? (formal)

balé, gorosnam-é

Yes, I’m hungry.

na, gorosné neestam

No, I’m not hungry

tāzé khordam

I just ate.

na, teshné neestam

No, I’m not thirsty

balé, teshnam-é

Yes, I’m thirsty.