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- Classical Persian · derived fromتعارف
- Iranian Persian · derived fromتعارف
- English todaytaarof
From Iranian Persian تعارف (ta'ârof), from Classical Persian تعارف (ta'āruf).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
taarof
Today it means: The intricate Persian system of etiquette and good manners, emphasising extreme deference, humility, and respect, especially in politely declining to do something (quote a price on something one is selling, eat more food, etc) so that another person can talk one into it. Full definition →
Iranian Persian تعارف ← Classical Persian تعارف