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Introduction

In this lesson, we will learn how to introduce ourselves and others in Iranian Persian. Being able to greet and introduce oneself is an essential skill when learning a new language, as it allows you to establish connections and engage in basic conversations. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently introduce yourself and ask others about their names and professions. So let's get started!

Vocabulary

Before we dive into the lesson, let's familiarize ourselves with some important vocabulary words and phrases related to introducing oneself and others. Memorizing these words will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Iranian Persian. Take your time to practice their pronunciation and meanings.

Greetings

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English Translation
سلام	Salam	Hello
خوش آمدید	Khosh amadid	Welcome
صبح بخیر	Sobh bekheir	Good morning
عصر بخیر	Asr bekheir	Good afternoon
شب بخیر	Shab bekheir	Good evening
خداحافظ	Khoda hafez	Goodbye

Personal Pronouns

Personal pronouns are used to refer to oneself or others in a conversation. They play an important role when introducing oneself or addressing someone by their name. Here are the personal pronouns in Iranian Persian:

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English Translation
من	Man	I
تو	To	You (singular)
او	Oo	He/She
ما	Ma	We
شما	Shoma	You (plural)
آن‌ها	Anha	They

Names

When introducing oneself or others, it is essential to know how to ask for and provide names. Here are some useful phrases:

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English Translation
نام شما چیست؟	Nam-e shoma chist?	What is your name?
نام من <your name> است.	Nam-e man <your name> ast.	My name is <your name>.
او <his/her name> است.	Oo <his/her name> ast.	His/Her name is <his/her name>.
این آقا/خانم <his/her name> است.	In agha/khanom <his/her name> ast.	This is Mr./Ms. <his/her name>.

Professions

Knowing how to ask about someone's profession or occupation is an important part of introducing oneself or others. Here are some common professions in Iranian Persian:

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English Translation
دانشجو	Daneshjoo	Student
معلم	Moallem	Teacher
پزشک	Pezeshk	Doctor
مهندس	Mohandes	Engineer
وکیل	Vakil	Lawyer
خبرنگار	Khabarnegar	Journalist
هنرمند	Honarmand	Artist
بازیگر	Bazigar	Actor/Actress
کارمند	Karmand	Employee
کارگر	Kargar	Worker

Dialogue

Now that we have learned some essential vocabulary, let's practice using it in a dialogue. In this dialogue, Sara introduces herself to Ali and asks him about his name and profession.

Sara: سلام، من سارا هستم. شما چه نامی دارید؟ (Salam, man Sara hastam. Shoma che nami darid?) Hello, my name is Sara. What is your name?

Ali: سلام، من علی هستم. من مهندس هستم. شما چه کار می‌کنید؟ (Salam, man Ali hastam. Man mohandes hastam. Shoma che kar mikonid?) Hello, my name is Ali. I am an engineer. What do you do?

Sara: من دانشجو هستم. در رشته روانشناسی تحصیل می‌کنم. (Man daneshjoo hastam. Dar reshte ravanshenasi tahsil mikonam.) I am a student. I am studying psychology.

Ali: خیلی عالی است. بهترین شغل است. موفق باشید! (Kheili ali ast. Behtarin shoghl ast. Movaffagh bashid!) That's great. It's the best profession. Good luck!

Grammar Point: Asking Questions

In the dialogue above, we used question words to ask about someone's name and profession. Question words are essential in forming questions in Iranian Persian. Here are some common question words:

• چه (che) - What
• چه کسی (che kasi) - Who
• چرا (chera) - Why
• کی (ki) - When
• کجا (koja) - Where
• چطور (chetor) - How
• چند (chand) - How many

To form a question, simply place the question word at the beginning of the sentence. For example:

• چه کار می‌کنید؟ (Che kar mikonid?) - What do you do?
• کی می‌آید؟ (Ki miayad?) - When is he/she coming?
• چند سال دارید؟ (Chand sal darid?) - How old are you?

Practice

Now it's time to practice what you have learned. Use the vocabulary and grammar discussed in this lesson to introduce yourself and ask others about their names and professions. Here are some suggested questions to get you started:

• سلام، من <your name> هستم. شما چه نامی دارید؟

(Salam, man <your name> hastam. Shoma che nami darid?) Hello, my name is <your name>. What is your name?

• سلام، من <your name> هستم. من <your profession> هستم. شما چه کار می‌کنید؟

(Salam, man <your name> hastam. Man <your profession> hastam. Shoma che kar mikonid?) Hello, my name is <your name>. I am a <your profession>. What do you do?

• من <your name> هستم. من <your profession> هستم. چطور می‌توانم به شما کمک کنم؟

(Man <your name> hastam. Man <your profession> hastam. Chetor mitavanam be shoma komak konam?) I am <your name>. I am a <your profession>. How can I help you?

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed Lesson 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Iranian Persian Course." In this lesson, you have learned how to introduce yourself and others, and to ask about names and professions. Practice using the vocabulary and grammar points covered in this lesson to enhance your conversational skills. In the next lesson, we will continue to build on what we have learned so far by exploring sentence structure and basic verb conjugation. Keep up the good work!

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

• Reptiles
• Say Yes
• Negative feelings
• Christmas
• Pharmacy
• Phrases to sound educated
• Doctor or Dentist
• Count from 1 to 10
• Martial Arts
• Idiomatic Expressions

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