Language/Dari/Vocabulary/Telling-Time
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, you will learn how to tell time in Dari. This includes hours, minutes, and common expressions related to time. Being able to tell time is an important skill in any language, and it will be particularly useful if you plan on or are currently traveling to Afghanistan or Iran where Dari is spoken. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to express the time of day, ask for the time, and understand common expressions related to time.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Count to 10 & Feelings and Emotions.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some key words and phrases related to telling time in Dari:
| Dari | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ساعت | sa'at | Hour, o'clock |
| دقیقه | daqiqah | Minute |
| صبح | sobh | Morning, AM |
| عصر | asr | Afternoon, PM |
| شب | shab | Evening, night |
| نیمه | nimeh | Half |
| ربع | rob' | Quarter |
| دقیقه به | daqiqah be | Minute to |
| دقیقه پس | daqiqah pas | Minute past |
Pay attention to the pronunciation of the words, especially the sounds that are not present in English, such as the 'q' sound in the word "daqiqah."
Telling Time[edit | edit source]
To express the time of day in Dari, you can use the following formula:
ساعت + hour + دقیقه + minute + صبح/عصر/شب
For example, to say "two o'clock in the afternoon," you would say "دو ساعت بعد از ظهر." Here are a few more examples:
- ساعت دو و ده دقیقه شب - Two ten in the evening
- ساعت پنج و نیمه عصر - Five thirty in the afternoon
- ساعت شش و ربع صبح - Six fifteen in the morning
- ساعت هفت دقیقه پس از نیمه شب - Seven minutes past midnight
Pay attention to the use of the words "بعد از ظهر" (in the afternoon), "صبح" (morning), and "شب" (night) after the minute marker to indicate a specific time of day. Also note that the word "nimeh" (half) is used to indicate 30 minutes past the hour, while "rob'" (quarter) is used to indicate 15 minutes past the hour.
Asking for the Time[edit | edit source]
To ask for the time in Dari, you can use the following phrase:
ساعت چند است؟
This translates to "What time is it?" Here are a few more examples:
- عصر است، ساعت چند است؟ - It's afternoon, what time is it?
- می‌خواهم بیرون بروم، ساعت چند است؟ - I want to go out, what time is it?
- به دقت نمی‌دانم ساعت چند است. - I'm not sure what time it is.
Common Expressions Related to Time[edit | edit source]
Here are a few common expressions related to time that you may hear or use in Dari:
- همه‌ی وقت - All the time
- موقع‌ش چقدر است؟ - What time is it?
- وقت داری؟ - Do you have time?
- به موقع - On time, timely
- اینجا ساعت چند است؟ - What time is it here?
- به موقع آمدید - You came at the right time
Note the use of the word "موقع" (time) in these expressions.
Practice[edit | edit source]
Here are a few exercises to help you practice telling time in Dari:
1. Translate the following phrases into Dari:
- 3:45 PM
- 8:20 in the morning
- quarter to midnight
2. Practice asking and answering the question "ساعت چند است؟" ("What time is it?") with a partner.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations, you have learned how to tell time in Dari, including hours, minutes, and common expressions related to time. Keep practicing to improve your skills, and don't be afraid to ask others for the time if you need it! In the next lesson, you will learn about noun gender and plurals in Dari.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Resources
- Education
- Family Members
- Numbers 1 20
- Weather Vocabulary
- How to say Good Bye?
- Introducing Yourself
- Express Surprise
- Feelings and Emotions
Sources[edit | edit source]
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