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Introduction

Welcome to Lesson 13 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Iranian Persian Course"! In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of Iranian Persian food and drink. Food is an essential part of any culture, and Persian cuisine is known for its rich flavors, aromatic spices, and diverse ingredients. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Persian vocabulary related to food and drink, and be able to describe dishes, ingredients, and flavors. So, let's dive in and explore the delicious world of Persian cuisine!

Vocabulary

Let's start by learning some common vocabulary related to food and drink in Persian. Familiarize yourself with these words and their pronunciations to enhance your language skills and expand your culinary knowledge. Here are some essential words you should know:

Food Vocabulary

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English Translation
غذا	qazaa	food
نان	naan	bread
برنج	berenj	rice
گوشت	goosht	meat
مرغ	morgh	chicken
ماهی	maahi	fish
سبزیجات	sabzijaat	vegetables
میوه	meyve	fruit
شیرینی	sheereeni	dessert
دسر	dessert	dessert

Drink Vocabulary

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English Translation
نوشیدنی	nooshidani	beverage
چای	chai	tea
قهوه	ghahveh	coffee
آب	aab	water
شراب	sharaab	wine
آبمیوه	aabmeyve	fruit juice
نوشابه	nooshaabe	soda
دمنوش	damnoosh	herbal tea
شیر	sheer	milk
دمنوش	damnoosh	herbal tea

Now that you have learned some basic food and drink vocabulary, let's move on to describing dishes, ingredients, and flavors in Persian.

Describing Dishes

Persian cuisine is known for its diverse and flavorful dishes. In this section, we will learn how to describe different types of dishes in Persian. Here are some useful phrases and vocabulary to help you express your thoughts about food:

Types of Dishes

To describe the type of dish you are referring to, you can use the following phrases:

• غذای اصلی (qazaye asli) - main course
• غذای نیمه‌تمام شده (qazaye nime-tamam shode) - semi-cooked dish
• غذای پخته (qazaye pakhte) - cooked dish
• غذای پخته شده (qazaye pakhte shode) - fully cooked dish
• غذای نیمه‌خام (qazaye nime-khaam) - raw dish
• غذای سرد (qazaye sard) - cold dish
• غذای گرم (qazaye garm) - hot dish
• غذای خوشمزه (qazaye khoshmaze) - delicious dish

Describing Ingredients

When describing the ingredients in a dish, you can use the following phrases:

• از ... ساخته شده است (az ... sakhte shode ast) - made from ...
• حاوی ... است (haavi ... ast) - contains ...
• از ... تهیه شده است (az ... taahi shode ast) - prepared with ...
• اصلی ترین مواد غذایی (asli tarin mavad qazaayi) - main ingredients

Describing Flavors

To describe the flavors of a dish, you can use the following phrases:

• شیرین (shirin) - sweet
• تند (tond) - spicy
• ترش (tarash) - sour
• شور (shoor) - salty
• ملس (molas) - savory
• تلخ (talkh) - bitter
• خامه‌ای (khamei) - creamy

Now that you have learned how to describe dishes, ingredients, and flavors in Persian, let's practice using this vocabulary in context.

Practice Exercise

1. Read the following sentences and identify the dish being described:

• این غذای پخته شده را می‌پسندم.
• این نوشیدنی ترش و شیرین است.
• قهوه یک نوشیدنی سرد است.
• این سس تند است.
• این مرغ خامه‌ای خیلی خوشمزه است.

2. Describe your favorite dish using the vocabulary and phrases you have learned.

3. Imagine you are at a restaurant and want to know if a dish contains a specific ingredient. Write a question using the vocabulary and phrases you have learned.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully completed Lesson 13 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Iranian Persian Course." In this lesson, you learned the most common vocabulary related to food and drink in Persian, and how to describe dishes, ingredients, and flavors. This knowledge will not only help you navigate through Persian cuisine but also enable you to engage in conversations about food with native Persian speakers. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary, and soon you'll be able to savor the flavors of Persian culture firsthand. Good luck!

Table of Contents - Iranian Persian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Unit 1: Basic greetings and introductions

• Lesson 1: Saying "Hello" and "Goodbye"
• Lesson 2: Introducing yourself and others

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Unit 2: Sentence structure and basic verb conjugation

• Lesson 3: Word order in Persian sentences
• Lesson 4: Present tense conjugation of the verb "to be"
• Lesson 5: Present tense conjugation of regular verbs

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Unit 3: Talking about daily routines

• Lesson 6: Talking about your daily routine
• Lesson 7: Talking about others' daily routines

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Unit 4: Object pronouns and possessive pronouns

• Lesson 8: Direct object pronouns
• Lesson 9: Possessive pronouns

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Unit 5: Persian culture and customs

• Lesson 10: Persian etiquette and hospitality
• Lesson 11: Persian holidays and celebrations

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Unit 6: Food and drink

• Lesson 12: Ordering food and drink
• Lesson 13: Talking about food and drink

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Unit 7: Past tense and regular verbs conjugation

• Lesson 14: Past tense of regular verbs
• Lesson 15: Word order in past tense sentences

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Unit 8: Persian literature and arts

• Lesson 16: Persian poetry and classical literature
• Lesson 17: Persian cinema and music

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Unit 9: Travel and transportation

• Lesson 18: Means of transportation
• Lesson 19: Travel preparations and bookings

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Unit 10: Imperative mood, infinitives and complex sentences

• Lesson 20: Using the imperative mood
• Lesson 21: Using infinitives
• Lesson 22: Complex sentences and conjunctions

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Unit 11: Persian history and geography

• Lesson 23: Persian civilization and ancient history
• Lesson 24: Modern history and contemporary issues

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Unit 12: Leisure and entertainment

• Lesson 25: Sports and active recreation
• Lesson 26: Entertainment and leisure activities

Other Lessons

• Sounds Animals Make
• How to Write a Good CV
• Election
• Beverages
• Most common Firefighting
• Tools
• Tourism
• Computer
• Jungle
• Telephone

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