Language/Dari/Vocabulary/Animals

Dari Vocabulary - Animals

Hi Dari learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to animals in Dari. Animals play a crucial role in the culture and everyday life of the people of Afghanistan. The country's diverse climate and geography has resulted in a rich animal life, with many unique and fascinating creatures. We will also learn some interesting facts about these animals. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to talk about animals in Dari with confidence!

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Food, Resources, Basic Greetings & Modes of Transportation.

Basic Vocabulary

Let's start with the most common animals you may encounter in Afghanistan:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
آهو	āhu	Deer
ببر	babr	Tiger
پشمینه	poshmine	Sheep
گراز	giraaz	Squirrel
خرس	kharas	Bear
زرافه	zarafa	Giraffe
سگ	sag	Dog
کیش	kish	Donkey
گربه	gorbe	Cat
میمون	mimun	Monkey
مرغ	morgh	Bird

Domestic Animals

In rural areas of Afghanistan, domesticated animals play a vital role in the economy and people's lives. Let's learn some vocabulary related to domestic animals:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
بز	boz	Goat
شتر	shtar	Camel
گاو	gāv	Cow
مرغ ماده	morgh-e madah	Hen
کبک	kabk	Quail

Dialogue:

• Person 1: مرغ ماده چند تا تخم می‌گذارد؟ (How many eggs does a hen lay?)
• Person 2: حدودا ۲۰ تا در هر دوره. (Around 20 per cycle.)

Wild Animals

Afghanistan is home to a diverse range of wildlife. From majestic big cats to tiny reptiles, there are many fascinating creatures to discover. Let's learn some vocabulary related to wild animals:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
پلنگ	palang	Leopard
زرگرم	zargarm	Hyena
ژرفا	zherafa	Deer
حیوان	heyvan	Animal
بلبل	bolbol	Nightingale
مار	mār	Snake

Fun fact: Did you know that leopards are the national animal of Afghanistan?

Dialogue:

• Person 1: آیا شما پلنگ را دیده‌اید؟ (Have you seen a leopard?)
• Person 2: خیر، من هیچ وقت پلنگ را ندیده‌ام. (No, I have never seen a leopard.)

Sea Creatures

Afghanistan is a landlocked country, but the people living near oceans and seas have their own unique seafood traditions. Here are some vocabulary related to sea creatures:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
سفید ماهی	sefid māhi	Whitefish
شاه‌ماهی	shāh māhi	Kingfish
ماهی قرمز	māhi-ye ghormoz	Red Snapper
خرچنگ	khar-chang	Crab
لاکپشت	lāk-pasht	Turtle

Dialogue:

• Person 1: شما ماهی قرمز را دوست دارید؟ (Do you like red snapper?)
• Person 2: بله، ماهی قرمز خیلی خوشمزه است. (Yes, red snapper is very delicious!)

Insects

Insects play an essential role in the ecosystem of Afghanistan. Here are some vocabulary related to insects:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
پروانه	parvāneh	Butterfly
مورچه	morče	Ant
عنکبوت	ankabut	Spider
کرم	kerm	Worm

Fun fact: Did you know that silk production is a significant industry in Afghanistan?

Dialogue:

• Person 1: دوست داری پروانه را ببینی؟ (Do you want to see a butterfly?)
• Person 2: بله، دوست دارم. (Yes, I would like to.)

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now learned the vocabulary related to animals in Dari. We hope this lesson was informative and helpful. Don't forget to practice speaking and listening with native speakers to improve your language skills. To find native speakers and ask them any questions, check out Polyglot Club. To further improve your Dari vocabulary, check out our [Language/Dari/Vocabulary|Vocabulary] page. Thank you for learning with us! 😊

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With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Geography, How to Say Goodbye in Dari, Travel related Vocabulary & Eating Out.

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Sources

• Dari Nouns