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Dari Vocabulary - Colors

Hi Dari learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will learn the names of colors in Dari. Colors are essential vocabulary to have to describe objects or to express oneself creatively. We will start with the basic colors and expand to more complex descriptions. We will also explore some cultural references related to colors in Dari. By the end of the lesson, you will have expanded your vocabulary and cultural knowledge!

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons:Food, Resources, Days of the Week & How to Say Hello and Greetings.

Basic Colors

Let's start with the basic colors:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
سیاه	Sīāh	Black
سفید	Safid	White
سبز	Sabz	Green
زرد	Zard	Yellow
قرمز	Ghermez	Red
آبی	Ābī	Blue

Examples:

• Person 1: این لباس سیاه است. (This dress is black)
• Person 2: بله، جمله بسیار زیبایی است. (Yes, it's a very beautiful color)

• Person 1: آیا شما پیراهن سفید دارید؟ (Do you have a white shirt?)
• Person 2: نه، من به سبز علاقه دارم. (No, I prefer green.)

More Colors

There are many colors in Dari, let's explore some more:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
خاکستری	Khākestari	Grey
قهوه‌ای	Ghahveh-ī	Brown
بنفش	Banafsh	Purple
صورتی	Suratī	Pink
خرمایی	Khormā-ī	Maroon
نارنجی	Nārenjī	Orange

Examples:

• Person 1: چشمتان رنگ قهوه‌ای دارد. (Your eyes are brown.)
• Person 2: بله، این یکی از رنگ‌های من است. (Yes, it's one of my colors.)

• Person 1: من از رنگ بنفش خیلی خوشم می‌آید. (I really like the color purple.)
• Person 2: بله، واقعاً زیباست. (Yes, it's really beautiful.)

Expressions Related to Colors

Colors have different meanings and contexts in different cultures. In Dari, some expressions and idioms are related to colors, let's explore some:

• حال خوبی نداری؟ نباید به زرد فکر کنی. (Hāl-e khūbī nadārī? Nabāyad be zard fekr konī.) - "Are you feeling down? You shouldn't think about yellow." In Dari culture, the color yellow is associated with betrayal and sadness.

• برای من خیلی عقده ایجاد کرد؟ (Barā-ī man khīlī aghdé ījād kard?) - "Did it make me feel very uncomfortable?" In Dari culture, the color green is associated with envy and jealousy.

• به کار گرفتن رنگ رز روی پوست وتن به اعتماد بند دولت. (Be kār gereftan-e rang-e roz-e rūy-e pūst o tan be etmād-e band-e dawlat.) - "Using the color pink on the skin and body shows trust in the government's band." In Dari culture, the color pink is associated with the ruling government.

Practice and Test yourself

To practice your new vocabulary, you can use the Polyglot Club website to find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also find more vocabulary in the Vocabulary section of the Dari page.

Let's test your knowledge with a quiz! Can you match the color in Dari with its English equivalent?

Dari	English
سیاه	Blue
زرد	Yellow
قرمز	Black
سفید	White
سبز	Green
آبی	Red

1. زرد

2. سفید

3. قرمز

4. سیاه

5. سبز

6. آبی

A. Yellow

B. Green

C. Black

D. Blue

E. White

F. Red

Answer key: 1-A, 2-E, 3-F, 4-C, 5-B, 6-D

Congratulations! You've expanded your Dari vocabulary and cultural knowledge. Keep practicing, and you will continue to improve!

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Sources

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• Dari Colors and Seasons Flashcards | Quizlet