آب در هاون کوبیدن
Âb dar hâvan kubidan literally means “beating water in a mortar.” The proverb describes pointless, repetitive effort that produces nothing, like arguing with someone who refuses to listen.
Glossary
خوبم
Khubam means “I’m good” or “I’m fine.” The default reply to chetori, formed from khub (good) plus the verbal suffix -am (I am). A1 essential conversational glue.
چشمم در آمد
Cheshmam dar âmad literally means “my eye fell out.” Figuratively it means “I was shocked, my eyes nearly popped out.” A visceral surprise idiom, colloquial register.
قربانت برم
Qorbânat beram literally means “may I be sacrificed for you.” Figuratively it means “I love you, I’d do anything for you.” High-affection taarof, used freely in Persian everyday speech.
دلم آب شد
Delam âb shod literally means “my heart turned to water.” Figuratively it covers both heavy anxiety and overwhelming relief, depending on context. A vivid colloquial idiom for emotional intensity.
چشم روشنی
Cheshm-roshani literally means “eye-brightening.” Figuratively it is the gift you bring someone whose loved one just got good news, an engagement, a baby, a promotion. A small ritual offering of shared joy.
جیگرتو بخورم
Jigareto bokhoram literally means “I’ll eat your liver.” Figuratively it means “I love you so much, I adore you.” Extreme endearment, only between intimates and to children.
حال کردن
Hâl kardan literally means “to do mood.” Figuratively it means “to enjoy, to have a blast, to vibe with something.” Colloquial A2 idiom, very common in casual Tehran speech.
بفرمایید
Befarmâyid is the polite imperative “please” / “here you go” / “go ahead.” A taarof staple, the 2pl polite form of farmudan, used to offer food, invite someone in, or hand something over.
فکر میکنم
Fekr mikonam means “I think.” A compound verb (fekr + kardan, literally “to do thought”) used to soften opinions and hedge claims in everyday Persian.