Language/Dari/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Dari learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning about fruits in Dari. Fruits are very important because they provide us with essential nutrients needed for a healthy lifestyle. Not only are they good for our health, but they are also delicious! 🍎🍆🍇🍌
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Travel related Vocabulary & Express Surprise.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the different fruit names in Dari. Below is a table that illustrates some common fruits and their translations in English.
Dari | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
سیب | sīb | apple |
خرمالو | khōrmālū | apricot |
توت فرنگی | tūt-i farangī | strawberry |
آناناس | ananās | pineapple |
آلو | ālu | plum |
موز | mōz | banana |
چیری | cherī | cherry |
خیار | khīyār | cucumber |
انگور | angūr | grapes |
Pronunciation Tips[edit | edit source]
Before we move on, let's practice the pronunciation of the word "fruit" in Dari, which is "میوه" (mīva). Repeat after me, mīva. Great job! Now that we are warmed up, let's review some essential pronunciation tips:
- The letter "ی" (y) in Dari sounds like "ee" in "knee" in English. - The letter "و" (w) in Dari sounds like "oo" in "moon" in English. - Most Dari words are stressed on the last syllable, but there are some exceptions.
Now that we have some basics down, let's practice using fruits in context.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Person 1: آیا توت فرنگی دوست داری؟ (Āyā tūt-i farangī dōst darī?) - Do you like strawberries? Person 2: بله، من توتها را دوست دارم. (Baleh, man tūthā rā dōst daram.) - Yes, I love strawberries.
Person 1: یک کیلو سیب بخر. (Yak kilō sīb bexar.) - Buy one kilogram of apples. Person 2: خوب، حتماً میخرم. (Khub, hatmān mexaram.) - Okay, I will definitely buy them.
Fun Facts[edit | edit source]
- The world's largest fruit is the jackfruit, which can weigh up to 100 pounds (45 kg). - Watermelon is a fruit and a vegetable. Botanically speaking, it is a fruit because it contains seeds. However, it is also a vegetable because it is harvested and consumed as a vegetable crop. - Bananas are berries, but strawberries are not.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Good job! We hope you have gained some new insights into Dari fruit vocabulary. Don't forget to practice and use the vocabulary frequently to retain the information. This will help you to communicate more effectively with native Dari speakers. To improve your Dari Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
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Videos[edit | edit source]
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