Language: Persian

taarof meaning — pronounced /tɑːˈrof/ — is the Persian word for an elaborate system of ritual politeness and social grace. More than mere courtesy, taarof governs the intricate dance of offer, refusal, and counter-offer that structures Iranian social life. Taarof Meaning: Etymology and Origins The word taarof derives from the Arabic root ʿ-r-f, meaning to … Read more