Persian · Greetings & Phrases
بفرمایید
befarmāid
Please, go ahead
Intermediatephrase
Definition
The all-purpose courtesy — come in, sit down, help yourself, after you.
Example
بفرمایید تو، خانهی خودتان است.
Please come in, make yourself at home.
Etymology
'بفرمایید' (befarmāid) combines 'بفرما' (befarma) meaning 'please come in' or 'go ahead' with the polite form 'ید' (id), which adds respect.
How & Where It’s Used
'بفرمایید' is formal and polite, often used in social interactions, serving as a welcoming invitation, predominantly in spoken language.