As we know from ancient times, human beings have always tried to find a way of communicating with each other. They found out that the key to communication is a language with which to share and express their thoughts and transfer their emotions. Persian is one of the oldest languages spoken by mankind.

Persian is a pluricentric language categorized in the Indo-European family with a 7500-year history. The subgroups of the Persian language are Gilaki, Mazanderani, Kurdish, Talysh, and Balochi.

In Persian language-learning, how to introduce yourself (such as “My name is,” in Persian) is one of the most essential pieces of knowledge you can gain. This, along with other introductions, is important to know if you’re going to travel to a Persian-speaking country, such as Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, or Uzbekistan.

Are you ready to learn how you can introduce yourself in Persian? Then let’s get started!

Table of Contents

1. Steps of Self-Introduction in Persian
2. Greetings
3. Name
4. Age
5. Nationality
6. Major/ Profession
7. Family
8. Interests and Hobbies
9. Pets
10. Cultural Tips
11. Conclusion: How PersianPod101.com Can Help You Master Persian

1. Steps of Self-Introduction in Persian

As you learn to introduce yourself in Persian, grammar knowledge is a must.

Persian grammar has formal and informal forms.

The formal/written form, called کتابی (Ketaabi) in Persian, is used in books, newspapers, magazines, poems, TV news, and formal speeches. The colloquial/spoken form, called محاوره ای (mohaavere-i) is used for everyday conversations.

It’s very important in Iranian culture to know when you need to speak formally or informally, and this depends on the situations and people you face every day.

Now let’s move on to the different ways you can introduce yourself in basic Persian.

2. Greetings

Imagine you’re in a Persian-speaking country and want to start a conversation with a stranger and introduce yourself in Persian words. Just like in any language, the first word you might say is “Hello,” which in Persian is سلام (salaam).

In Persian culture, before you introduce yourself in Persian, phrases like this are commonly used:

• “Hello, how are you?” is سلام، حال شما چطور است؟ (salaam, haale shomaa chetor ast?) in Persian, which is formal. To say the colloquial form, you only need to change ast meaning “is” to e: سلام، حال شما چطوره؟ (salaam, haale shomaa chetore?).

In addition, you can start the conversation with:

• “Hello, nice to meet you,” which is سلام، از ملاقات با شما خوشوقتم (salaam, az molaaqaat baa shomaa khoshvaqtam). Its colloquial form is: سلام، از ملاقاتت خوشوقتم (salaam, az molaaqaatet khoshvaqtam).

3. Name

The most basic structure for “My name is” in Persian language is as follows:

• My name is ____.
  اسم من ____ است.
  esme man ____ ast.

After greetings, it’s time to start introducing yourself in Persian by saying your name, right? This is very simple. You only need to remember this formula, and replace your name with the blank: اسم من ____ است (esme man ____ ast).

Now let’s see how you can say “My name is Sarah” in Persian with the example below:

اسم من سارا است (esme man saaraa ast.)

4. Age

After saying your name, you might want to talk about your age. However, in Iran, it’s not common for women to tell their age to men during a conversation, and the secret behind this is that there’s a belief women never get old. But for men, it’s more common to talk about age.

Before stating your age, you’ll need to learn the numbers in Persian, too.

The formula for stating your age in Persian is:

• من _______سال سن دارم
  man _____ saal sen daaram

You only need to add your age in the blank space. For example, if you’re twenty-five years old and you want to say it in Persian, this is how:

Example 1:

• I am twenty-five years old.
  من بیست و پنج سال سن دارم.
  man bist-o-panj saal sen daaram.

Example 2:

• I am forty years old.
  من چهل سال سن دارم
  man chehel saal sen daaram.

5. Nationality

After introducing yourself by name, you can talk about your nationality and the country you’re from. In this case, you need to learn the name of countries in Persian. To talk about this, you can simply use one of the forms below:

• I’m from ___.
  من اهل ______ هستم
  Man ahle (Your country) hastam.

For example, “I’m from France,” would be: من اهل فرانسه هستم (man ahle Faraanse hastam.).

• I’m ___ [nationality].
  من ______ هستم
  man (your nationality) hastam.

For example, to say “I’m German,”: من آلمانی هستم. (man almani hastam.).

Another example:

• I’m Iranian.
  من+ایرانی+ هستم: “من ایرانی هستم.
  man Iraani hastam.

6. Major/ Profession

As you learn to introduce yourself in Persian, vocabulary becomes essential as you delve deeper into a conversation. When it comes to business meetings, introducing your profession is important for further communications. For talking about your job, first of all, you need to learn the name of jobs in Persian. From there, you only have to follow this formula:

• I am a ___ [profession].
  من ______ هستم.
  man ______ hastam.

For example, if you’re a dentist, in Persian it would be like:

• I am a dentist.
  من دندانپزشک هستم.
  man dandaanpezeshk hastam.

Or if you’re a lawyer:

• I am a lawyer.
  من وکیل هستم.
  man vakil hastam.

7. Family

The family is one of the most important elements of Iranian culture, and that’s why after introducing yourself, it’s very important to know how to talk about your family and introduce them in Persian.

Also, you might need to know numbers in Persian when talking about your siblings or children.

You can learn some of the most common sentences about family in the table below:

8. Interests and Hobbies

In Iranian culture, it’s not very common to talk about interests and hobbies during the first conversation. But you can talk about them after the first meeting. In order to talk about your interests and hobbies, you only need to remember the Persian formula of this sentence:

• One of my hobbies is (your hobby).:
  یکی از سرگرمی های من ______است
  yeki az sargarmihaaye man ___ __ ast.

For example, if your hobby is shopping, you can use this sentence as follows:

• One of my hobbies is shopping.
  یکی از سرگرمی های من خرید کردن است.
  Yeki az sargarmihaaye man kharid kardan ast.

9. Pets

If you have pets and would like to talk about them, then you need to know the names of different animals in Persian. Here are a few:

• Cat: گربه (gorbe)
• Dog: سگ (sag)
• Mouse: موش (moosh)
• Bird: پرنده (parande)
• Parrot: طوطی (tooti)
• Hamster: همستر (hamester)
• Rabbit: خرگوش (khargoosh)
• Fish: ماهی (maahi)
• Tortoise: لاک پشت (laak posht)

To tell someone what type of pet you have, you can use the sentence:

• I have a (your pet).
  من یک ______ دارم
  man yek ______ daaram.

Replace the blank part with your pet name.

For example:

• I have a cat.
  من یک گربه دارم.
  man yek gorbe daaram.

10. Cultural Tips

Persians are incredibly nice and hospitable people. In Persian culture, it’s common to shake hands and/or give a hug when introducing yourself. To say “Nice to meet you,” you can use these 3 forms:

1. az didane shomaa khoshvaqtam. (formal)
2. az didanet khoshvaqtam. (casual)
3. khoshvaqtam. (short form)

But don’t forget that it’s not common to shake hands with the opposite gender in Persian culture because of Islamic beliefs. You should only shake hands with the opposite gender if he/she voluntarily raises his/her hand.

Another point that you have to remember is that during conversations, you always need to speak as highly as possible to your interlocutors. This means that during a formal speech, you call your interlocutors with آقا (aaqaa) meaning “Mr.” or خانم (khaanom) meaning “Mrs./Ms.” This goes after their name, and is used with plural verbs and pronouns.

Further, during a colloquial speech, when you want to call the person you’re talking with, you can add جان (jaan), or in casual form جون (joon), at the end of his/her name. This word means “dear” in Persian.

For example:

• Dear Ali
  علی جان=علی+جان
  Ali jaan

or

• علی جون
  Ali joon

The latter example is the casual form.

When you want to talk about yourself, you have to be as humble as possible. Instead of using the 1st person pronoun “I” which is من (man), you have to call yourself بنده (bande), which literally means “slave.” Another option is to use اینجانب (injaaneb), which means “this side” in formal speech.

11. Conclusion: How PersianPod101.com Can Help You Master Persian

Do you feel ready to introduce yourself in Persian? Or is there something you’re still struggling with? Let us know in the comments!

If you want to learn Persian fast, you need to find native Persian-speaking friends; Persians are incredibly nice and will be a great help in learning the language quickly. The first step to really mastering Persian is to be in a Persian-speaking society, either physically or through social media, to communicate with Persian people. But don’t forget that the most important factor in learning any language is daily practice.

Other ways you can learn include listening to podcasts, watching Persian series and movies, and reading Persian books or newspapers. Don’t forget that we’re in the 21st century, a time when our lives have become easier due to technological advancements. There are a lot of materials for learning Persian out there, like mobile applications, ebooks, and websites.

You can join PersianPod101.com right now and start your free trial today. You can improve your Persian language skills with our teachers, and use our free resources to practice your grammar and vocabulary.

We hope you learned a lot of practical self-introduction sentences in Persian, and that this article helps you start talking like a native Persian. Best wishes!

Do you often feel lonely and sad? Do you long for romance and are willing to do whatever it takes to meet that special person? Speaking another language could revolutionize your love life! So, why wait? Learning how to say ‘love’ in Persian could be just what you need to find it.

Or perhaps you were lucky, and have found your Persian partner already. Fantastic! Yet, a cross-cultural relationship comes with unique challenges. Learning how to speak your lover’s language will greatly improve your communication and enhance the relationship. At PersianPod101, our team will teach you all the words, quotes and phrases you need to woo your Persian lover with excellence! Our tutors provide personal assistance, with plenty of extra material available to make Persian dating easy for you.

Table of Contents

1. Common Phrases You’ll Need for a Date
2. The Most Romantic Ideas for a Date
3. Must-know Valentine’s Day Vocabulary
4. Persian Love Phrases for Valentine’s Day
5. Persian Quotes about Love
6. Marriage Proposal Lines
7. 15 Most Common Break-Up Lines
8. Will Falling in Love Help You Learn Persian Faster?

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1. Common Phrases You’ll Need for a Date

So, you have met your Persian love interest. Congratulations! Who knows where this could take you…?! However, the two of you have just met and you’re not ready to say the Persian word for love just yet. Great, it is better to get to know him/her first. Wow your prospective love by using these Persian date phrases to set up a spectacular first date.

Would you like to go out to dinner with me?

• دوست داری شام با هم بریم بیرون؟
• doost daari shaam baa ham berim biroon.

The important question! In most cultures, this phrase indicates: ‘I’m romantically interested in you’. Flirting in Persian is no different, so don’t take your date to Mcdonald’s!

Are you free this weekend?

• این آخرهفته آزادی؟
• ein aakhar-e hafteh aazaadi?

This is a preamble to asking your love interest on a date. If you get an immediate ‘Yes’, that’s good news!

Would you like to hang out with me?

• دوست داری با هم باشیم؟
• doost daari baa ham baashim?

You like her/him, but you’re not sure if there’s chemistry. Ask them to hang out first to see if a dinner date is next.

What time shall we meet tomorrow?

• فردا چه ساعتی ملاقات کنیم؟
• fardaa cheh saa’ati molaaqaat konim?

Set a time, and be sure to arrive early! Nothing spoils a potential relationship more than a tardy date.

Where shall we meet?

• کجا ملاقات کنیم؟
• kojaa molaaqaat konim?

You can ask this, but also suggest a place.

You look great.

• چقدرخوشگل شدی.
• cheqadr khoshgel shodi.

A wonderful ice breaker! This phrase will help them relax a bit – they probably took great care to look their best just for you.

You are so cute.

• خیلی نازی.
• kheili naazi.

If the two of you are getting on really well, this is a fun, flirtatious phrase to use.

What do you think of this place?

• نظرت در باره اینجا چیه؟
• nazaret dar baareh-ye einja chiyeh?

This another good conversation starter. Show off your Persian language skills!

Can I see you again?

• میتونم دوباره ببینمت؟
• mitoonam dobaareh bebinamet?

So the date went really well – don’t waste time! Make sure you will see each other again.

Shall we go somewhere else?

• می خوای بریم یه جای دیگه؟
• mikhaai berim yeh jaay-e digeh?

If the place you meet at is not great, you can suggest going elsewhere. It is also a good question to follow the previous one. Variety is the spice of life!

I know a good place.

• یه جای خوب می شناسم.
• yeh jaay-e khoob mishnaasam.

Use this with the previous question. However, don’t say if you don’t know a good place!

I will drive you home.

• میرسونمت خونه با ماشین.
• miresoonamet khooneh baa maashin.

If your date doesn’t have transport, this is a polite, considerate offer. However, don’t be offended if she/he turns you down on the first date. Especially a woman might not feel comfortable letting you drive her home when the two of you are still basically strangers.

That was a great evening.

• شب خیلی خوبی بود.
• shab-e kheili khoobi bood.

This is a good phrase to end the evening with.

When can I see you again?

• کی می تونم باز ببینمت؟
• key mitoonam baaz bebinamet?

If he/she replied ‘Yes’ to ‘Can I see you again?’, this is the next important question.

I’ll call you.

• بهت زنگ میزنم.
• behet zang mizanam.

Say this only if you really mean to do it. In many cultures, this could imply that you’re keeping the proverbial backdoor open.

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2. The Most Romantic Ideas for a Date

You learned all the Persian phrases to make a date – congratulations! Now you have to decide where to meet, which can be tricky. Discuss these options with your lover to gauge whether you like the same things. Check out romantic date ideas in Persian below!

museum

• موزه
• Mooze

If you’re looking for unique date ideas that are fun but won’t break the bank, museums are the perfect spot! You won’t be running out of things to say in the conversations.

candlelit dinner

• شام رمانتیک
• shaam-e romaantic

A candlelit dinner is perhaps best to reserve for when the relationship is getting serious. It’s very intimate, and says: “Romance!” It’s a fantastic choice if you’re sure you and your date are in love with each other!

go to the zoo

• رفتن به باغ وحش
• raftan beh baagh-e vahsh

This is a good choice for shy lovers who want to get the conversation going. Just make sure your date likes zoos, as some people dislike them. Maybe not for the first date, but this is also a great choice if your lover has children – you’ll win his/her adoration for inviting them along!

go for a long walk

• رفتن برای پیاده روی طولانی
• raftan baraay-e piyaadeh ravi-e toolaani

Need to talk about serious stuff, or just want to relax with your date? Walking together is soothing, and a habit you can keep up together always! Just make sure it’s a beautiful walk that’s not too strenuous.

go to the opera

• رفتن به اپرا
• raftan beh operaa

This type of date should only be attempted if both of you love the opera. It can be a special treat, followed by a candlelit dinner!

go to the aquarium

• رفتن به آکواریوم
• raftan beh aakvaariom

Going to the aquarium is another good idea if you need topics for conversation, or if you need to impress your lover’s kids! Make sure your date doesn’t have a problem with aquariums.

walk on the beach

• قدم زدن در ساحل
• qadam zadan dar saahel

This can be a very romantic stroll, especially at night! The sea is often associated with romance and beauty.

have a picnic

• پیک نیک رفتن
• pik nik raftan

If you and your date need to get more comfortable together, this can be a fantastic date. Spending time in nature is soothing and calms the nerves.

cook a meal together

• با هم غذا پختن
• baa ham ghazaa pokhtan

If you want to get an idea of your date’s true character in one go, this is an excellent date! You will quickly see if the two of you can work together in a confined space. If it works, it will be fantastic for the relationship and create a sense of intimacy. If not, you will probably part ways!

have dinner and see a movie

• شام خوردن و فیلم دیدن
• shaam khordan va film didan

This is traditional date choice works perfectly well. Just make sure you and your date like the same kind of movies!

3. Must-know Valentine’s Day Vocabulary

Expressing your feelings honestly is very important in any relationship all year round. Yet, on Valentine’s Day you really want to shine. Impress your lover this Valentine’s with your excellent vocabulary, and make his/her day! We teach you, in fun, effective ways, the meanings of the words and how to pronounce them. You can also copy the characters and learn how to write ‘I love you’ in Persian – think how impressed your date will be!

4. Persian Love Phrases for Valentine’s Day

So, you now have the basic Valentine’s Day vocabulary under your belt. Well done! But, do you know how to say ‘I love you’ in Persian yet? Or perhaps you are still only friends. So, do you know how to say ‘I like you’ or ‘I have a crush on you’ in Persian? No? Don’t worry, here are all the love phrases you need to bowl over your Persian love on this special day!

You mean so much to me.

• تو خیلی برای من ارزشمندی.
• to kheili baraaye man arzeshmandi.

This is a beautiful expression of gratitude that will enhance any relationship! It makes the receiver feel appreciated and their efforts recognized.

Will you be my Valentine?

• ولنتاین با من خواهی بود؟
• valentaayn baa man khaahi bood?

With these words, you are taking your relationship to the next level! Or, if you have been a couple for a while, it shows that you still feel the romance. So, go for it!

You’re so beautiful.

• خیلی زیبایی.
• kheili zibaayi.

If you don’t know how to say ‘You’re pretty’ in Persian, this is a good substitute, gentlemen!

I think of you as more than a friend.

• بیش از یک دوست روی شما حساب می‌کنم.
• bish az yek doost rooye shomaa hesaab mikonam.

Say this if you are not yet sure that your romantic feelings are reciprocated. It is also a safe go-to if you’re unsure about the Persian dating culture.

A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you.

• صد قلب هم برای رساندن همه عشق من به تو خیلی کم است.
• sad qalb ham baraaye resaandan-e hameye eshq-e man be to kheili kam ast.

You romantic you…! When your heart overflows with love, this would be the best phrase to use.

Love is just love. It can never be explained.

• عشق فقط عشق است. این هرگز قابل وصف نیست.
• eshq faqat eshq ast. in hargez qaabel-e vasf nist.

If you fell in love unexpectedly or inexplicably, this one’s for you.

You’re so handsome.

• خیلی خوش‌تیپ هستی.
• kheili khosh tip hasti.

Ladies, this phrase lets your Persian love know how much you appreciate his looks! Don’t be shy to use it; men like compliments too.

I’ve got a crush on you.

• من بهت علاقه دارم.
• man behet alaagheh daaram.

If you like someone, but you’re unsure about starting a relationship, it would be prudent to say this. It simply means that you like someone very, very much and think they’re amazing.

You make me want to be a better man.

• تو کاری کردی که من بخواهم مرد بهتری بشوم.
• to kaari kardi ke man bekhaaham mard-e behtari beshavam.

Gentlemen, don’t claim this phrase as your own! It hails from the movie ‘As Good as it Gets’, but it is sure to make your Persian girlfriend feel very special. Let her know that she inspires you!

Let all that you do be done in love.

• بگذار هر کاری که می‌کنی برای عشق باشد.
• Begzaar har kaari keh mikoni baraay-e eshq baashad.

We hope.

You are my sunshine, my love.

• تو عشق منی، آفتاب منی.
• to eshgh-e mani, aaftaab-e mani.

A compliment that lets your lover know they bring a special quality to your life. Really nice!

Words can’t describe my love for you.

• کلمات از وصف عشق من به تو عاجزند.
• kalamaat az vasf-e eshgh-e man be to aajezand.

Better say this when you’re feeling serious about the relationship! It means that your feelings are very intense.

We were meant to be together.

• ما باید با هم باشیم.
• maa baayad baa ham baashim.

This is a loving affirmation that shows you see a future together, and that you feel a special bond with your partner.

If you were thinking about someone while reading this, you’re definitely in love.

• اگر موقع خواندن این مطلب به کسی فکر می‌کنید، حتما عاشق شده‌اید.
• agar moqe’e khaandan-e in matlab be kasi fekr mikonid, hatman aasheq shode id.

Here’s something fun to tease your lover with. And hope he/she was thinking of you!

I love you.

• دوستتان دارم.
• doostetaan daaram.

Saying ‘I love you’ in Persian carries the same weight as in all languages. Use this only if you’re sure and sincere about your feelings for your partner/friend.

5. Persian Quotes about Love

You’re a love champ! You and your Persian lover are getting along fantastically, your dates are awesome, your Valentine’s Day together was spectacular, and you’re very much in love. Good for you! Here are some beautiful phrases of endearment in Persian that will remind him/her who is in your thoughts all the time.

6. Marriage Proposal Lines

Wow. Your Persian lover is indeed the love of your life – congratulations! And may only happiness follow the two of you! In most traditions, the man asks the woman to marry; this is also the Persian custom. Here are a few sincere and romantic lines that will help you to ask your lady-love for her hand in marriage.

7. 15 Most Common Break-Up Lines

Instead of moving towards marriage or a long-term relationship, you find that the spark is not there for you. That is a pity! But even though breaking up is never easy, continuing a bad or unfulfilling relationship would be even harder. Remember to be kind to the person you are going to say goodbye to; respect and sensitivity cost nothing. Here are some phrases to help you break up gently.

8. Will Falling in Love help you Learn Persian faster?

Most people will agree that the above statement is a no-brainer – of course it will! Your body will be flooded with feel-good hormones, which are superb motivators for anything. PersianPod101 is one of the best portals to help help make this a reality, so don’t hesitate to enroll now! Let’s quickly look at the reasons why falling in love will speed up your learning of the Persian language.

Three Reasons Why Having a Lover will Help you Learn Persian Faster!

1- Being in a love relationship with your Persian speaking partner will immerse you in the culture
PersianPod101 uses immersive methods and tools to teach you Persian, but having a relationship with a native speaker will be a very valuable addition to your learning experience! You will gain exposure to their world, realtime and vividly, which will make the language come alive even more for you. The experience is likely to expand your world-view, which should motivate you to learn Persian even faster.

2- Having your Persian romantic partner will mean more opportunity to practice speaking
Nothing beats continuous practice when learning a new language. Your partner will probably be very willing to assist you in this, as your enhanced Persian language skills will enhance the relationship. Communication is, after all, one of the most important pillars of a good partnership. Also, you will get to impress your lover with the knowledge gained through your studies – a win/win situation!

3- A supportive Persian lover is likely to make a gentle, patient teacher and study aid!
With his/her heart filled with love and goodwill for you, your Persian partner is likely to patiently and gently correct your mistakes when you speak. This goes not only for grammar, but also for accent and meaning. With his/her help, you could sound like a native in no time!

Three Reasons Why PersianPod101 helps you learn Persian Even Faster when you’re In Love

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1- All the Resources and Materials Will Help Both of You
Falling in love with a man or woman speaking Persian is an opportunity for both of you to learn a new language! For this reason, every lesson, transcript, vocabulary list, and resource at PersianPod101 is translated into both English and Persian. So, while your partner can help you learn Persian faster, you can potentially also help him/her learn and master English!

2- Lessons Are Designed to Help You Understand and Engage with Persian Culture
At PersianPod101, our focus is to help our students learn practical vocabulary and phrases used by everyday people in Iran. This means that, from your very first lesson, you can apply what you learn immediately! So, when your Persian partner wants to go out to a restaurant, play Pokemon Go, or attend just about any social function, you have the vocabulary and phrases necessary to have a great time!

3- Access to Special Resources Dedicated to Romantic Persian Phrases
You now have access to PersianPod101’s specially-developed sections and tools to teach you love words, phrases, and cultural insights to help you find and attract your Persian soul mate. A personal tutor will assist you to master these brilliantly – remember to invite him/her to your wedding!

So, you’re heading for Iran to travel or work. Awesome! You’re in for an amazing adventure! It’s a beautiful country, steeped in a rich culture that may be very unlike your own.

However, showing respect to the locals is a big deal in every country around the world. A respectful manner and attitude could open doors for you that would otherwise remain mystifyingly closed. Aside from just knowing ‘Thank you’ in Persian, greeting someone correctly in Persian could incline a local to treat you more favorably than otherwise! So, the clever thing to do would be to learn Persian greetings before you embark on your journey. Persian greetings are different from other languages and probably not what you’d expect. But if learning how to say ‘Hello!’ in Persian in easy and fun ways is important to you, you’ve come to the right place at PersianPod101.

1. Must-Know Persian Greetings

Start straight away with this greeting lesson. It’s short, but it packs a punch!

This short, but powerful lesson teaches you the basic ways to greet someone correctly in Persian! At PersianPod101, you will be taught the correct pronunciation and intonation, as well as the correct times to greet in Persian. And you will have fun!

The focus of this lesson is greetings in Persian

Topic 1: How to greet when meeting

Sentence from the lesson:

‘سلام.’
Salām!
“Hello!”

The most commonly used informal greeting is:
سلام.
Salām!
Salām “hi,” or “hello.” We use it when we meet someone or enter a room with people in it. We can use it for a greeting almost anywhere.
After Salām, we almost always say “how are you?” when we meet or call someone. It might seem strange to say it every time, but this is a part of normal everyday conversation in Persian.
The informal way of saying “Hello, how are you?” is:
سلام, چطوری؟
Salām, chetori?
We use this almost every time we greet friends or close relatives.
The formal way becomes slightly longer by adding shoma, which means “you” –
سلام, حال شما چطوره؟
Salām, hāl-e shomā chetore?
Hāl means “health.”
Hāl-e shomā Chetore, literally means “How is your health?”
Now if you remember the last lesson, adding -et to a word made it informal.
Therefore, if you add -et to Hāl instead of -e shomā, you make the whole sentence informal:
Salām, hālet Chetore?
Notice that there are many ways of saying the same phrase in Persian, making it shorter or longer. But remembering the basic words will help you get through almost any conversation!
Literally, Salām means “Hello.” For “good morning” or good evening,” we use other phrases, but we always add Salām at the start of the greeting!
In the morning, we say:
سلام, صبح بخیر.
Salām, sobh bekheir!
Sobh is Persian for “morning,” and bekheir means “to be good.” So it really means “Wishing you a good morning.”
In Persian, we don’t say “good afternoon” or “good evening” very much. “Good morning” and “good night” are used more often.
During the day, the most common greeting is Salām.
But if you really want to, you can just replace “morning” with the Persian words for “afternoon,” “evening,” or “night.”
سلام, صبح بخیر.
Salām, sobh bekheir!
“Good Morning.”
سلام, ظهر بخیر.
Salām, zohr bekheir!
“Good Afternoon.”
سلام, عصر بخیر.
Salām, asr bekheir!
“Good Evening.”
شب بخیر.
Shab bekheir! means “Good Night.”
Sobh, zohr, and asr are used in greetings when we meet someone, but when leaving we don’t say them again.
Notice that we didn’t say Salām before Shab bekheir! meaning “Good Night.” That’s because we don’t say Shab bekheir “Good night” when we meet someone. It is only used when leaving.

Topic 2: How to use parting expressions

Sentence from the lesson:

‘خداحافظ.’
Khodāhāfez.
“Goodbye.”

In Persian, there is only one word for saying goodbye, but there is a small difference between the formal and informal versions:
Formal:
خداحافظ.
Khodāhāfez.
Informal:
خدافظ.
Khodāfez.
Khodāhāfez literally means “May God protect you,” but it is used to say “Goodbye.”

Language Tip

In formal situations, Persian people of the same gender commonly greet each other by shaking hands. However, if we meet someone we are very friendly with, we hug and kiss each other on both cheeks. Don’t be afraid to do this with your Persian friends, and don’t be shocked when someone from the same gender tries to hug you or kiss your cheeks—it’s perfectly normal!

Remember that this is only if both people are the same gender. In Persian countries like Iran, you cannot shake hands or hug and kiss a person from the other gender “in public.”

2. Common Ways to Say Hello in Persian

Standing at the airport in a foreign country for the first time can be a somewhat scary experience for anyone, especially if you need assistance. However, don’t worry – at PersianPod101 we teach you how to quickly get a local’s attention with friendly, correct Persian greetings! You are more likely to get helped this way.

Here is our Persian greetings list of all the general ways to address a person upon meeting. It is tailored for formal and informal situations.

1- Good morning.

صبح به خیر.
sobh be kheyr.

‘Good morning’ in Persian is acceptable any time between approximately 5:30am and 12:00pm, when the day is still young. And smile – it’s the universal ice-breaker!

2- Good evening

عصر به خیر.
asr be kheyr.

This greeting is one you would use casually when night begins to fall. Address your friends, close family or close acquaintances, and those who are not your superiors, with this phrase.

3- How are you?

حال شما چطور است؟
haal-e shomaa chetor ast?

Show your friendly interest in another person’s well-being by asking this question. This is the casual greeting form that you would use with your friends and family. For the sake of the friendship, it would be good to listen carefully to the answer! It shows caring and selflessness on your part.

4- How have you been?

چه خبر؟
che khabar?

This is a good question to ask someone you have not seen for a while. The inference is that some catching-up is needed!

5- What’s up?

چه اتفاقی افتاده است؟
che etefaaqi oftaade ast?

An universally informal and energetic way to greet your friends or equals! Literally, it means ‘What’s going on in your life?’, yet often no answer is expected. It’s just a greeting! Crazy, right?!

6- Long time no see.

کم پیدایید.
kam peydaa id.

This phrase means is another greeting comment that means “I have not seen you for a while!” Often, no response is expected, except to reciprocate.

7- Hey!

هی
hey

This is a friendly exclamation to greet your friends or equals with. Reserve its use more for people you see regularly!

8- Good afternoon.

بعدازظهر بخیر.
ba’d az zohr be kheyr.

‘Good afternoon’ in Persian is an informal greeting and is used during the second part of the day. The appropriate period falls, in most cultures, from 12:00am till sunset.

9- How’s it going?

اوضاع چطور پیش میره؟
ozaa chetor pish mireh?

This greeting phrase basically means the same as ‘How are things progressing?’, ‘How are things going in your life?’ or even ‘What’s up?’ Depending on the friendship, a lengthy answer is not always expected.

10- It’s nice to see you again.

از ملاقات شما خوشوقتم.
az molaaqaat-e shomaa khoshvaqtam.

This friendly, welcoming phrase is best used after greeting someone you have not seen for a while. If you mean it, you will make the person feel special! This is a good thing to say to make someone feel welcome in Persian.

11- How’s everything?

اوضاع چطور است؟
ozaa chetor ast?

This is a variation of ‘How’s it going?’ Use casually with your equals or close acquaintances.

12- How’s your day?

روزت چطور است؟
roozat(roozet) chetor ast?

Ask this when you’re speaking to your Persian friend during the day. It’s a friendly phrase to start a conversation with.

13- Yo!

هی
hey

Yo! is English slang and a universal greeting popular among young men of most nationalities. Rather don’t answer the phone with this, unless you know your caller well!

14- Hello!

سلام
salaam

Suitable for use in most settings, situations and persons, this is an important Persian greeting to know. Be sure to master this word first at PersianPod101!

15- It’s nice to meet you.

از ملاقات شما خوشوقتم.
az molaaqaat-e shomaa khoshvaqtam.

When meeting someone for the first time, this is a polite and friendly way to welcome them. It means you are happy to make their acquaintance.

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Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar.

However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day around the world!

Table of Contents

1. Top One Million Words You Need to Know for April Fools’ Day
2. Persian Phrases You Can Use on April Fools’ Day
3. Some of the Coolest April Fools’ Pranks To Play on Anybody
4. How Can PersianPod101 Make Your April Fools’ Day Special?
5. Top 1000 Most Useful Phrases in Persian – Testing New Technology

1. Top One Million Words You Need to Know for April Fools’ Day

Do you want to know how to say April Fools’ Day in Persian? Well, there are millions of ways and words, but here are the top one million Persian words you really need to know! Simply click this link. Here are some of them you will find useful:

1. joke – شوخی – shookhi
2. funny – خنده دار – khande daar
3. surprise – غافلگیر کردن – qaafelgir kardan
4. prank – شوخی زننده – shookhiye zanande
5. fool – احمق – ahmaq
6. sneaky – آب زیر کاه – aab zir-e kaah
7. play a joke – سر به سر گذاشتن – sar be sar gozaashtan
8. deceptive – فریبنده – faribande
9. prankster – کسی‌که شوخی بد کند – kesi keh shookhi-ye bad konad
10. humor – شوخ ‌طبعی – shookh tab’i
11. April 1st – اول آوریل – aval-e aavril
12. lie – دروغ – doroogh

2. Persian Phrases You Can Use on April Fools’ Day

Don’t limit yourself to practical jokes – use these April Fools’ phrases in Persian to prank your favorite Persian speaking friend or colleague!

1. All classes for today got canceled.
   • همه کلاس‌های امروز لغو شدند.
   • hameye kelaashaaye emrooz laqv shodand.
2. I’m sorry, but I’ve just broken your favorite pair of glasses.
   • متاسفم، من عینک مورد علاقه شما را شکستم.
   • mota’asefam, man eynak-e mored-e alaaqeye shomaa raa shekastam.
3. Someone has just hit your car.
   • کسی به تازگی با ماشین شما تصادف کرده است.
   • kasi be taazegi baa maashin-e shomaa tasaadof karde ast.
4. I’m getting married.
   • ازدواج می‌کنم.
   • ezdevaaj mikonam.
5. You won a free ticket.
   • شما بلیط رایگان برنده شدید.
   • shomaa yek blit-e raaygaan barande shodid.
6. I saw your car being towed.
   • من ماشین شما را در حالی که یدک کشیده می‌شد دیدم.
   • man maashin-e shomaa raa dar haali ke yadak keshide mishod didam.
7. They’re giving away free gift cards in front of the building.
   • در مقابل ساختمان کارت‌های هدیه رایگان می‌دهند.
   • dar moqaabel-e saakhtemaan kaarthaaye hediyeye raaygaan midahand.
8. A handsome guy is waiting for you outside.
   • مرد خوش‌تیپی بیرون منتظر شماست.
   • mard-e khoshtipi biroon montazer-e shomaast.
9. A beautiful lady asked me to give this phone number to you.
   • بانوی زیبایی از من خواست تا این شماره تلفن را به شما بدهم.
   • baanooye zibaayi a man khaast taa in shomaare telefon raa be shomaa bedaham.
10. Can you come downstairs? I have something special for you.
    • می‌توانی بیایی پایین؟ چیز خاصی برای شما دارم.
    • mitavaani biyaayi paayin? chiz-e khaasi baraaye shomaa daaram.
11. Thank you for your love letter this morning. I never could have guessed your feelings.
    • از نامه عاشقانه امروز صبح شما ممنونم. من هرگز نمی‌توانستم احساسات شما را حدس بزنم.
    • az naameye aasheqaaneye emrooz sobh-e shomaa mamnoonam. man hargez nemitavaanestam ehsaasaat-e shomaa raa hads bezanam.
12. I learned Persian in 1 month.
    • من فارسیو تو یه ماه یاد گرفتم.
    • man faarsi-yo too yeh maah yaad gerftam.

Choose your victims carefully, though; the idea is to get them to laugh with you, not to hurt their feelings or humiliate them in front of others. Be extra careful if you choose to play a prank on your boss – you don’t want to antagonize them with an inappropriate joke.

3. Some of the Coolest April Fools’ Pranks To Play on Anybody

Right, now that you know the top million April Fools’ words in Persian, let’s look at some super pranks and tricks to play on friends, colleagues and family. Some April Fools ideas never grow old, while new ones are born every year.

Never joke in such a way that it hurts anyone, or humiliates them badly in front of others – the idea is for everybody to laugh and enjoy the fun! Respect is still key, no matter what day of the year it is.

1- Infestation

This trick is so simple, yet so creepy, it’s almost unbelievable. Take black paper, cut out the silhouette of a giant cockroach, a spider or another insect, and stick it inside the lampshade of a table lamp. When the lamp is switched on, it will look like a monstrous insect is sitting inside the lampshade. Or, get a whole lot of realistic-looking plastic insects, and spread them over a colleague’s desk and chair, or, at home, over the kids’ beds etc. Creep-factor: stellar.

2- Which One Doesn’t Fit?

Put the photo of a celebrity or a notorious politician in a frame, and take it to work on April Fools’ Day. Hang the photo on the staff picture wall, and wait. You’ll be surprised how long it can take for people to notice that one picture doesn’t fit.

3- Something Weird in the Restroom

At work, replace the air freshener in the restroom with something noxious like insect killer, oven cleaner or your own odious mixture in a spray bottle. Be sure to cover the bottle’s body so no one suspects a swap.

Or paint a bar of soap with clear nail polish, and leave it at the hand wash basin. It will not lather.

Or, if your workplace’s restroom has partitioned toilets with short doors, arrange jeans or trousers and shoes on all but one of the toilet covers, so it looks like every stall is occupied. Now wait for complaints, and see how long it takes for someone to figure out the April Fools’ Day prank. You’ll probably wish you had a camera inside the restroom. But, unless you don’t mind getting fired, don’t put your own recording device in there!

4- Call Me Funny

Prepare and print out a few posters with the following instructions: Lion Roar Challenge! Call this number – 123-456-7890 – and leave your best lion’s roar as voicemail! Best roarer will be announced April 10 in the cafeteria. Prize: $100. (Lion’s roar is just an example; you can use any animal call, or even a movie character’s unique sound, such as Chewbacca from Star Wars. The weirder, the funnier. Obviously!) Put the posters up in the office where most of the staff is likely to see them. Now wait for the owner of the number to visit you with murderous intent. Have a conciliatory gift ready that’s not a prank.

5- Minty Cookies

This is another simple but hugely effective prank – simply separate iced cookies, scrape off the icing, and replace it with toothpaste. Serve during lunch or tea break at work, or put in your family’s lunch boxes. Be sure to take photos of your victim’s faces when they first bite into your April Fools’ cookies.

6- Wild Shopping

At your local grocer, place a realistic-looking plastic snake or spider among the fresh vegetables. Now wait around the corner for the first yell.

7- The Oldest Trick in the Book

Don’t forget probably the oldest, yet very effective April Fools’ joke in the book – smearing hand cream or Vaseline on a door handle that most staff, family or friends are likely to use. Yuck to the max!

8- Sneeze On Me

Another golden oldie is also gross, yet harmless and utterly satisfying as a prank. Fill a small spray bottle that you can easily conceal with water. Walk past a friend, colleague or one of your kids, and fake a sneeze while simultaneously spraying them with a bit of water. Expect to be called a totally disgusting person. Add a drop of lovely smelling essential oil to the water for extra confusion.

9- Word Play Repairs

Put a fresh leek in the hand wash basin at home or work, and then tell your housemates or colleagues this: “There’s a huge leak in the restroom/bathroom basin, it’s really serious. Please can someone go have a look?!” Expect exasperation and smiles all around. Note that this prank is only likely to work where people understand English well.

10- Scary Face

Print out a very scary face on an A4 sheet of paper, and place it in a colleague’s, or one of your kid’s drawers, so it’s the first thing they see when they open the drawer. You may not be very popular for a while.

11- Wake Up To Madness

Put foamy shaving cream, or real whipped cream on your hand, and wake your kid up by tickling their nose with it. As long as they get the joke, this could be a wonderful and fun way to start April Fools’ Day.

12- Computer Prank

This one’s fabulous, if you have a bit of time to fiddle with a colleague, friend or your kid’s computer. It is most effective on a computer where most of the icons they use are on the desktop background itself (as opposed to on the bottom task bar).

Take and save a screenshot of their desktop with the icons. Set this screenshot as their background image. Now delete all the working icons. When they return to their computer, wait for the curses when no amount of clicking on the icons works.

13- Monster Under the Cup

This one will also work well anywhere people meet. Take a paper cup, and write the following on it in black pen: “Danger! Don’t lift, big spider underneath.” Place it upside-down on prominent flat surface, such as a kitchen counter, a colleague’s desk or a restaurant table. Expect some truly interesting responses.

14- Prank Door

Write in large letters on a large and noticeable piece of paper: PUSH. Tape this notice on a door that should be pulled to open, and watch the hilarious struggle of those clever souls who actually read signs.

4. How Can PersianPod101 Make Your April Fools’ Day Special?

If you happen to visit Iran, or if you work for any Persian speaking company, knowing the above Persian prankster phrases can really lighten up your day. Showing you have a sense of humor can go a long way to cement good relationships in any situation. These phrases are at your disposal for free, as well as are these 100 core Persian words, which you will learn how to pronounce perfectly.

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Not only is it possible to learn Persian in your car, there are 3 great benefits that will help you master the language faster and with less effort.

With everyone so pressed for time these days, it might seem like a daydream to believe that you could learn Persian in your car—but it’s not! Thanks to a wide range of new technologies and resources, learning a language in your car is easier than ever. Not only is it easy to learn a language while driving, there are actually a number of benefits, especially if the lessons are part of a structured learning program like PersianPod101. Here are three specific benefits to learning Persian or any other new language in your car.

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1. Transform Downtime into Progress

How much time do you spend commuting to and from work? Learning a language in your car transforms your commute time into tangible progress towards your dream. So instead of being stressed over how much time you are “wasting” on errands and daily commutes, you can decompress and have some fun while you learn Persian in your car!

2. Daily Exposure Leads to Passive Learning

Practice makes perfect and learning a new language is no different. The daily exposure you get when you learn Persian while driving helps improve listening comprehension, pronunciation, and of course helps build vocabulary and improve grammar. Don’t worry: You don’t need to memorize everything as you listen in Persian while driving. Just having continuous exposure to a foreign language helps you improve your vocabulary, learn faster, and ultimately retain more through passive learning.

3. Learning While Driving is Fun

Learning a new language does require a serious commitment, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! When you learn Persian in your car, you get to take some time away from the PC or smartphone and immerse yourself in the language instead of just “studying” it.

Plus, there are a number of “fun” activities that you can do and still learn in your car, such as:
– Singing Along with Persian Songs
– Playing Word Games or Trivia
– Just Listening Along and Seeing How Much You Can Pick Up and Understand

Yes, you can learn a language while driving and have loads of fun doing it. Now let’s take a look at some specific things you can listen to while driving to help you learn a new language.

BONUS: 3 Ways to Learn Persian in Your Car

–Listen to Podcasts: Typically designed to focus on one topic or lesson, podcasts are a great way to learn a language while driving. Unfortunately, podcasts are rarely at the same listening/comprehension level as the language learner so listeners may not get their full value. But at PersianPod101, our podcasts are created for every skill level so you don’t waste any time on material that isn’t relevant or suited to your exact needs.

–Sing Along to Persian Songs: Remember, just immersing yourself in a language can create passive learning and improve your pronunciation. Plus, with PersianPod101, you can sing along and memorize the lyrics, and then look the words up and add them to your personal dictionary.

–Playing Word Games or Trivia: There are audio games available online that you can download to any media device and listen to on your commute. Although we recommend this option for more advanced users, games are a fun and productive way to learn Persian in your car because they require listening and comprehension skills.

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You won’t recognize or understand every word you hear in a Persian song, podcast, or game—but that’s ok. The daily repetition and immersion in the language leads to passive learning that gradually increases your knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. And the greater your foundation in grammar and vocabulary, the more you’ll understand and learn from the audio lessons, podcasts, or whatever you listen to while learning Persian in your car.

Yes, you can learn Persian while driving because it leads to passive learning via daily immersion in the language. Although you may not understand all or even most of what you hear at first, the exposure helps improve pronunciation, vocabulary, and even grammar over time. Learning a language while driving also helps transform your commute into exciting “exotic adventures” that secretly teach you Persian in the process. Podcasts, songs, and even games can all help you learn Persian in your car while eliminating the “boring commute” in the process!

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Stuck in traffic? Losing time in your car? Have you ever felt that in all this wasted time, you could have watched the 750 episodes of One Piece, finished the last Super Mario ten times, or even better…you could have learned Persian? Between family, friends and work, in addition to this time-consuming commute, it can become difficult to find time to properly learn Persian.

Fortunately, every problem has a solution, and what could be a better solution than turning that commute time into learning time? Stop passing the time mindlessly listening to the radio and try some of our best tips for mastering Persian in your car!

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You can learn Persian in your car, hands free
While driving, it’s important that you keep your focus on the road, so this is why our top tips won’t require you to use your hands!

Listening to Persian audio content in the car is a good way to learn
This is because it is a fun and efficient way to learn. With PersianPod101.com podcasts, you will be able to discover Persian culture through topics about everyday life. Instead of the radio, listen to a Persian podcast adapted to your level, from Absolute Beginner to Advanced, and you will make progress sooner that you would expect!

You can listen to Persian music in the car
Did you know that you can learn Persian by singing while driving? Listen to songs from cartoon or drama and try to identify some words you learned.

Challenge yourself! Use the Persian you’ve studied up to this point and see how much you understand! Making the jump to real-life Persian is a scary one, but friendly children’s songs are a great place to start!

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You can learn alone in your car
When you’re driving alone, you can be as loud as you want – there is nothing better for remembering your Persian lessons than repeating loudly, again and again. Next time you see a driver who seems to be talking alone, you will know he or she is just learning Persian!

You can learn through repetition with your passengers
If there are passengers in the car, it can be more stimulating to learn together. You can set a role play with Persian dialogues. With PersianPod101.com, you can download all the lessons transcript including the dialogues, as a PDF. Print it out and have some fun speaking in Persian!

One of the passengers can answer the quiz available on each of our lessons, while another can correct that person. Listening to someone at a more advanced level of Persian or a better accent is positive and helps you improve.

You can learn Persian offline
Do you have a poor connection or are unable to use the Internet? It’s not a problem for learning Persian! Before you start your commute, use our App to download the lessons you want to study and the podcast you want to listen to in your car, and you will be able to enjoy your lessons offline. Entering a tunnel won’t be a problem anymore. What a pleasure to listen to audio content without having the host freezing every 5 seconds!

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You can learn every day at your own pace
One of the best approaches for learning a language is little by little and often. It’s not efficient to take in a huge amount of information at one time. What you need is to study on a regular basis – a little bit of Persian every day. You commute several days a week, and that is all time you can take advantage of!

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