Persian Language

Persian or Farsi? Let’s Clear the Confusion

Persian or Farsi? Let’s Clear the Confusion

You’ve probably heard both terms: Persian and Farsi. But is there a difference? Should we say one over the other? Let’s break it down. Farsi is simply the Persian word...

Persian or Farsi? Let’s Clear the Confusion

You’ve probably heard both terms: Persian and Farsi. But is there a difference? Should we say one over the other? Let’s break it down. Farsi is simply the Persian word...

🌹"My Flower" in Persian

🌹"My Flower" in Persian

Salām golhā-ye zibā! 🌸 (Hello, beautiful flowers!) There’s something magical about flowers, isn’t there? They’re soft, vibrant, and effortlessly beautiful — just like someone you love dearly. In Persian, one...

🌹"My Flower" in Persian

Salām golhā-ye zibā! 🌸 (Hello, beautiful flowers!) There’s something magical about flowers, isn’t there? They’re soft, vibrant, and effortlessly beautiful — just like someone you love dearly. In Persian, one...

What does the suffix -bān mean in Persian

What does the suffix -bān mean in Persian

In Persian, every word feels like a tiny story.  One of my favorite examples is the word مِهربان (mehrbān, pronounced /mehraboon/ in informal speech), which means "kind" or "compassionate." But...

What does the suffix -bān mean in Persian

In Persian, every word feels like a tiny story.  One of my favorite examples is the word مِهربان (mehrbān, pronounced /mehraboon/ in informal speech), which means "kind" or "compassionate." But...

Salām vs. Dorud: Two Ways to Say Hello in Persian

Salām vs. Dorud: Two Ways to Say Hello in Persian

When learning Persian, one of the first words you encounter is Salām (سلام), a common way to say hello. However, you might also come across Dorud (درود), another greeting that...

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Salām vs. Dorud: Two Ways to Say Hello in Persian

When learning Persian, one of the first words you encounter is Salām (سلام), a common way to say hello. However, you might also come across Dorud (درود), another greeting that...

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Why Learning the Persian Alphabet Matters

Why Learning the Persian Alphabet Matters

In this blog, I aim to answer three key questions: Why does the Persian alphabet matter? What unique benefits does it bring to language learners, especially the diaspora? How can...

Why Learning the Persian Alphabet Matters

In this blog, I aim to answer three key questions: Why does the Persian alphabet matter? What unique benefits does it bring to language learners, especially the diaspora? How can...

Persian Subject Pronouns

Persian Subject Pronouns

 Whether you're navigating a friendly chat or composing formal written texts, understanding subject pronouns is key.   Personal pronouns are the handy words we use to replace nouns when they...

Persian Subject Pronouns

 Whether you're navigating a friendly chat or composing formal written texts, understanding subject pronouns is key.   Personal pronouns are the handy words we use to replace nouns when they...