The official language of Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan is Farsi, which is spoken by around 120 million people around the world.The language is also spoken in nearby countries such as Turkey, and in the Arab world as well.If you want to learn how to speak Farsi, start with basic greetings and conversations.Knowing essential vocabulary can help you learn more about Farsi.You might need to know how to ask for help if you're traveling in a country where Farsi is not the main language.Movafagh was bashed!(Good luck!)
Step 1: For "yes" and "no," start with baleh andnakheyr.
Two of the most basic words in any language, and essential if you're navigating in an area where Farsi is spoken.Say "nakheyr, mamnnam" if someone offers you something.If you don't fully understand what the person is saying, be careful using these words.You could try man nemidnam or nemifahmam.
Step 2: There are days of the week.
If you're traveling, you need to know the days of the week so that you know when to check out and where to go.Monday: doshanbe, Tuesday: seh, and Thursday: panj-shanbeh.
Step 3: Pick up more than one word to describe the times and dates.
You don't always use the day of the week to tell someone when something is going to happen.It's possible to say dee Rooz, em rooz or farad tomorrow.The day's word is Rooz.In the morning, you would use the word sobh.The word for night is shab.You could also use hl, which means "now," or ba'dan, meaning "later".
Step 4: Count to 10 in another language.
One of the first things you learn in a language is counting to 10.Say yek, do, se, chahaar, panj, shesh, haft, hasht, and count from 1 to 10 in Farsi.If people are talking about dates, outlyings are important.Nokhost, doovom, and sevom all mean "first," "second," and "third," respectively.
Step 5: In most settings, say "hello" with Salam.
The Arabic word "Salam" means "peace" and is used as a general greeting throughout the Muslim world.It's appropriate to use this greeting with anyone at any time of day.Dorood is a common greeting in Farsi."hello" is an older, more traditional greeting.You might say Khosh amadid if you are greeting someone who is entering your home.It means "welcome."
Step 6: Do you want to ask Haleh shoma Chetor?
Persian cultures ask after the other person's well-being after saying hello.If the other person asks you first, you might reply "I'm doing well."If you're talking to a close friend, you might want to try Halet Chetore.It is similar to saying "What's up?"
Step 7: Say Esme man, introduce yourself.
Say "Esme man" followed by "ast" to tell the person your name.If your name is Sarah, you would say "Esme man Sarah ast."Say Esme shoma chist to ask the other person's name.You could say Az molaaghat e shoma khosh-bakhtam when the other person tells you their name."Nice to meet you" is what it means."Khoshbakhtam" can also be said.
Step 8: Explain that you only speak a small dialect of Persian.
"I can't speak Persian/Farsi well" means if you're learning Farsi but still want to have a conversation.If you're having trouble understanding the person, you might say mishe ahesteh tar sohbat.Nemifahmam means "I don't understand."If you would like to speak in English, you might ask Engelisi yd dri.Do you speak English?
Step 9: Say mamnnam for "Thank you" to express your gratitude.
This is a way to say thank you in Persian.Like the French, Persians say merci.This is a more casual expression.Say "you're welcome" if the person thanks you.Excuse me is one of the polite words in Farsi.
Step 10: End the discussion with bedrood.
This is a basic way to say goodbye when you're ready to part ways.You could say khoda hafez, which means "goodbye."You can say Rooze khoobi dashteh bashid in the morning."Have a nice day!" is what it means."Man bayad beravam" means "I have to go" if the person continues to talk to you.
Step 11: The first thing to do is get someone's attention.
The polite way to get someone's attention is to excuse me."Can you help me?" is what you might say if you said "Aymi mitavanid be man Komak Konid?".If you want to tell the person you're not from here, you can say Man ahle inja nistam.
Step 12: The man should ask pointedly for help.
If you have a problem, say this will alert them.You should be prepared to explain your problem in Farsi.Do you want Aya to shame Engilisi?Do you speak English?You could also say Komakam!"Help me!" is what it means.When something more serious is going on, save this for when you need to ask directions or find a restroom.
Step 13: If you're lost, you need directions.
When you're just starting to learn a new language, it can be hard to get around in an unfamiliar place.Man should tell someone that he is lost.Show the person where you want to go.A written name, map, or photo can help.If the place you're looking for is nearby, you might say that.Can you show me?If you want to know where the nearest bathroom is, ask dashtshuee kojast.Asking someone who is the same gender as you is a good idea.
Step 14: If you're sick, say man Mariz hastam.
The phrase lets people know that you're not feeling well.Man be doktor niaz daram means "I need a doctor" if you're really bad off.In an emergency situation, you might say Doktor!Call a doctor!Or an ambulance!Call an ambulance!).