Persian Language

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
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
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
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...
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...

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
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...