These are expressions that might be used in conversation with Persian Jews:
Salaam — Hello
Khodahafes — Goodbye
Kaheshmekonam — Please
Befarmeyeet — Welcome (as a greeting)
Haleh shoma chetoreh? — How are you?
Moteshakeram (alt. Merci) — Thank you
Khoshal shodam — Happy to meet you
Bezan beh choob — Knock on wood
Kaheshmekonam — Please
Saleh no mobarak — Happy New Year (this can be used for Rosh Hashanah, the American New Year or the Persian New Year)
Enshallah — God-willing (normally used in the context that one hopes something will happen)
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