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* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Meat|Meat]] | |||
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Bedroom|Bedroom]] | |||
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Eastern-Numerals|Eastern Numerals]] | |||
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* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Camping|Camping]] | |||
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Halloween|Halloween]] | |||
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Telephone|Telephone]] | |||
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Lesson-7:-Talking-about-others'-daily-routines|Lesson 7: Talking about others' daily routines]] | |||
* [[Language/Iranian-persian/Vocabulary/Celebrations|Celebrations]] | |||
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Revision as of 13:17, 12 March 2023
In this lesson, we will learn how to order food and drink in a restaurant or cafe in Iranian Persian. Restaurants are an important part of Iranian culture, as food is often seen as a way to bring people together and share hospitality. Learning how to order in Persian is not only practical but also a great opportunity to connect with people and make friends.
Useful expressions
Here are some of the most common expressions you will encounter when ordering food and drink in Persian:
Iranian Persian | Pronunciation | English |
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سلام | "salam" | hello/greetings |
خوبی؟ | "khobi?" | how are you? |
خیلی خوب | "kheili khob" | very good |
میخواهم | "mikhaham" | I would like to... |
منو لطفاً به ... بیاورید | "mano lotfan be <food/drink item> biavarid" | please bring me... |
لطفاً | "lotfan" | please |
سپاس | "sepas" | thanks |
نوش جان | "nush-e jan" | bon appétit/enjoy your meal |
قراره چی بخورید؟ | "ghareh che bekhorid?" | what are you going to eat? |
من ... میخواهم | "man ... mikhaham" | I would like to have/ order... |
Food and drink items
Here are some of the most common food and drink items in Persian:
Food items
Iranian Persian | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
کباب | "kabab" | kebab |
خورشت | "khoresh" | stew |
پلو | "polo" | rice |
برنج | "berenj" | rice |
نان | "nan" | bread |
سوپ | "soup" | soup |
Drink items
Iranian Persian | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
چای | "chai" | tea |
آب | "ab" | water |
نوشابه | "noshabe" | soft drink/soda |
شراب | "sharab" | wine |
بیر | "bir" | beer |
Example conversation
Here is an example conversation of ordering food and drink in a cafe:
Customer: سلام Waiter: سلام. خوبی؟ Customer: خیلی خوب. منو لطفاً یک کباب و یک چای بیاورید. Waiter: البته. چای سیاه یا سبز؟ Customer: سبز لطفاً. Waiter: اینجاست. نوش جان. Customer: سپاس.
Translation: Customer: Hello. Waiter: Hello. How are you? Customer: Very good. Please bring me a kebab and a tea. Waiter: Of course. Black or green tea? Customer: Green, please. Waiter: Here it is. Bon appétit. Customer: Thanks.
Practice
Practice ordering food and drink in Persian with a friend or language partner. Try to use the useful expressions and food/drink items we have learned.
Cultural notes
In Iranian culture, it is common for guests to be offered food and drink as a sign of hospitality. Refusing politely and repeatedly is expected before accepting. Additionally, it is customary to share dishes and order a variety of food items to be shared among the group. It's also important to be patient as service may be slower than in other countries.
Sources
Related Lessons
- Meat
- Bedroom
- Eastern Numerals
- Asking Directions
- Camping
- Halloween
- Telephone
- Lesson 7: Talking about others' daily routines
- Celebrations
- Countries and Continents