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Revision as of 17:30, 29 March 2023
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Introduction
Welcome to the second lesson of the "Complete 0 to A1 Iranian Persian Course". In this lesson, we will learn how to introduce ourselves and others, and to ask about names and professions. Proper introductions are an important part of Persian culture, and they can help you establish a good first impression and build relationships with people. We will also learn some interesting facts about Persian names and naming practices.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: School & People with positive qualities.
Vocabulary
Let's start by learning some basic vocabulary for introducing ourselves and others:
Iranian Persian | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
سلام | salam | Hello |
خداحافظ | khodaa haafez | Goodbye |
من | man | I (me) |
تو/شما | to/shomaa | You (singular/informal/plural/formal) |
او/اون | u/oon | He/She (pronouns are gender-neutral in Persian) |
اسم | esm | Name |
حرفه | harefe | Profession |
Here are some useful phrases that you can use when introducing yourself or others:
- من … هستم. (Man … hastam) / I am … (name).
- من … هستم. حرفهام … است. (Man … hastam. Harefeyeam … ast.) / I am … (name). My profession is … .
- این … است. (In … ast) / This is … .
- آیا اسم شما چیست؟ (Aayaa esm-e shomaa chist?) / What's your name?
- اسم شما چیست؟ (Esm-e shomaa chist?) / What's your name?
- لطفاً خودتان را معرفی کنید. (Lotfan khodetoon ra mo'arrefi konid) / Please introduce yourself.
Cultural insights
In Persian culture, names are very important and often have significant meanings associated with them. Many Persian names are derived from Arabic, Persian or ancient Zoroastrian vocabulary and have religious or cultural significance. Iranians are also proud of their family names and attach great importance to their family's genealogy.
It is customary to address people using their first name followed by their title, such as "Mohammad Agha" (Mr. Mohammad) or "Maryam Khanoom" (Ms. Maryam). Addressing someone by their first name alone may be considered too informal or impolite, especially in formal or public settings.
Professions and occupations are also an important aspect of Persian identity and social status. It is common to ask about people's professions as a way of showing interest and respect. In Iran, there are many professions that are traditionally associated with certain regions or communities, such as carpet weaving in Kashan or music in Kerman.
Exercise: Introducing ourselves
Now let's practice introducing ourselves in Persian. Choose a Persian name and a profession or hobby that you like, and use the vocabulary and phrases we learned to create a short introduction.
For example: "من سارا هستم. حرفهام معلم است." (Man Sara hastam. Harefeyeam malem ast.) / I am Sara. My profession is teaching.
Exercise: Introducing others
Now let's practice introducing others in Persian. Imagine that you are introducing your friend to someone else. Use the vocabulary and phrases we learned to create a short introduction.
For example: "این علی است. حرفهاش دانشجوی پزشکی است." (In Ali ast. Harefeash daaneshjoo-ye pezeshki ast.) / This is Ali. His profession is medical student.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have learned how to introduce yourself and others in Persian, as well as some interesting cultural insights about Persian names and professions. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary, and you will soon be able to make conversations with Persian speakers!
Sources
- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_name">Persian name - Wikipedia</a>
- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_culture#Communication">Iranian culture - Wikipedia</a>
Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Trees & At the Beach.
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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