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Introduction

Welcome to Lesson 18 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Iranian Persian Course". In this lesson, we will learn how to name and describe the most common means of transportation in Persian. Whether you are traveling by car, bus, train, or simply walking, it's important to know the vocabulary related to transportation.

In this lesson, we will cover various vehicles, public transport, and traveling on foot. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about different means of transportation in Persian.

Let's get started!

Vocabulary

Here are the most common means of transportation in Persian:

Vehicles

Vehicles play a crucial role in our daily lives. Let's learn some common vehicle names in Persian:

Cars

Cars are a popular mode of transportation worldwide. Here are some car-related vocabulary words in Persian:

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English
ماشین	māshin	car
اتومبیل	otomobil	automobile
تاکسی	taksi	taxi
اتوبوس	otobus	bus

Motorcycles

Motorcycles are smaller two-wheeled vehicles that are popular for their speed and maneuverability. Here are some motorcycle-related vocabulary words in Persian:

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English
موتورسیکلت	motorsesiklet	motorcycle
موتور	motor	engine

Bicycles

Bicycles are eco-friendly and a great way to get around. Here are some bicycle-related vocabulary words in Persian:

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English
دوچرخه	docharke	bicycle
پدال	pedal	pedal

Public Transport

Public transport is an efficient and cost-effective way to travel. Let's learn some common public transport names in Persian:

Buses

Buses are a popular mode of public transportation in many cities. Here are some bus-related vocabulary words in Persian:

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English
اتوبوس	otobus	bus
ایستگاه اتوبوس	istgah-e otobus	bus stop

Trains

Trains are a common mode of long-distance travel. Here are some train-related vocabulary words in Persian:

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English
قطار	qatār	train
ایستگاه قطار	istgah-e qatār	train station

Metro

Metro systems are found in many major cities around the world. Here are some metro-related vocabulary words in Persian:

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English
مترو	metro	metro
ایستگاه مترو	istgah-e metro	metro station

Taxis

Taxis are a convenient mode of transportation for short distances. Here are some taxi-related vocabulary words in Persian:

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English
تاکسی	taksi	taxi
راننده تاکسی	rāndeh-e taksi	taxi driver

Traveling on Foot

Walking is a healthy and environmentally friendly way to get around. Let's learn some vocabulary words related to traveling on foot in Persian:

Streets and Roads

Streets and roads are the pathways we walk on. Here are some street and road-related vocabulary words in Persian:

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English
خیابان	kheyābān	street
جاده	jāde	road
پیاده رو	piyāde row	sidewalk

Directions and Signs

Knowing how to ask for directions and read signs is important when traveling on foot. Here are some vocabulary words related to directions and signs in Persian:

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English
راست	rāst	right
چپ	chap	left
مستقیم	mostaqim	straight
متوقف شوید	motavaghef shavid	stop

Grammar

In this section, we will learn how to use the vocabulary related to means of transportation in sentences. We will cover basic sentence structures and some useful grammar rules.

Noun Phrases

When talking about means of transportation, we often use noun phrases. A noun phrase consists of a noun and any words that modify or describe it. Let's look at some examples:

• ماشین قرمز (māshin-e ghermez) - red car
• اتوبوس عمومی (otobus-e omumi) - public bus
• مترو آبی (metro-e ābi) - blue metro

In these examples, the adjectives قرمز (ghermez), عمومی (omumi), and آبی (ābi) modify the nouns ماشین (māshin), اتوبوس (otobus), and مترو (metro) respectively.

Verb "To Take"

When talking about using a means of transportation, we use the verb "to take" in Persian. The verb "to take" is translated as گرفتن (gereftan) in Persian. Let's see some examples:

• من ماشین را می‌گیرم. (Man māshin rā migiram.) - I take the car.
• او اتوبوس عمومی را می‌گیرد. (Ou otobus-e omumi rā migirad.) - He takes the public bus.
• ما مترو را می‌گیریم. (Mā metro rā migirim.) - We take the metro.

In these examples, the verb گرفتن (gereftan) is conjugated based on the subject of the sentence. The object being taken is marked with the particle را (rā).

Prepositions of Location

When describing the location of a means of transportation, we use prepositions in Persian. Here are some common prepositions of location:

• در (dar) - in, on
• روی (ruy) - on
• پشت (posht) - behind
• جلو (jelo) - in front of
• کنار (kenār) - next to
• بین (bein) - between

Let's see some examples:

• ماشین در خیابان است. (Māshin dar kheyābān ast.) - The car is on the street.
• اتوبوس روی جاده است. (Otobus ruy-e jāde ast.) - The bus is on the road.
• مترو پشت ایستگاه است. (Metro posht-e istgāh ast.) - The metro is behind the station.
• تاکسی جلو مرکز خرید است. (Taksi jelo-e markaz-e kharid ast.) - The taxi is in front of the shopping center.
• دوچرخه کنار پارک است. (Docharke kenār-e pārk ast.) - The bicycle is next to the park.
• قطار بین دو ایستگاه است. (Qatār bein do istgāh ast.) - The train is between two stations.

In these examples, the prepositions indicate the location of the means of transportation.

Dialogue

Now, let's see a dialogue between two people discussing means of transportation in Persian:

A: چطور به مدرسه می‌روی؟ (Chetor be madrese miravi?) B: همیشه با اتوبوس می‌روم. (Hamishe bā otobus miravam.) A: من همیشه با ماشین می‌روم. (Man hamishe bā māshin miravam.) B: ترافیک تو شهر زیاد است؟ (Tarāfik-e to shahr ziād ast?) A: بله، ترافیک خیلی شلوغ است. (Bale, tarāfik-e kheili shologh ast.)

Translation: A: How do you go to school? B: I always go by bus. A: I always go by car. B: Is there a lot of traffic in the city? A: Yes, the traffic is very heavy.

In this dialogue, the speakers discuss their preferred means of transportation and the traffic situation in the city.

Practice

Now it's time to practice what you have learned. Translate the following sentences from English to Persian:

1. I take the train to work.
2. She rides a bicycle to the park.
3. We walk to the supermarket.
4. They take a taxi to the airport.
5. Do you go by bus to school?

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed Lesson 18 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Iranian Persian Course". In this lesson, you have learned how to name and describe the most common means of transportation in Persian. You have also learned some useful grammar rules related to means of transportation.

In the next lesson, we will learn about travel preparations and bookings. We will cover topics such as preparing for a trip, booking tickets, reserving hotel rooms, and asking for directions and information in Persian.

Keep up the good work and see you in the next lesson!

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

• Family
• Lesson 25: Sports and active recreation
• Post Office
• Law
• Cycling
• Dinner Table
• Geography
• Kitchen
• Mammal
• Colors

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