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Welcome, dear students! Today, we embark on an exciting journey into the world of travel-related vocabulary in Dari. Whether you’re planning a trip to a Dari-speaking country or simply want to expand your language skills, this lesson is essential for your linguistic repertoire. Travel can be one of the most enriching experiences in life, and being able to communicate effectively while exploring new places will undoubtedly enhance your adventures.

In this lesson, we will cover phrases and vocabulary related to:

• Booking accommodations

• Asking for directions

• Visiting tourist attractions

Understanding these vocabulary items will empower you to navigate your travels with confidence and ease.

Importance of Travel Vocabulary

Travel vocabulary is crucial for any language learner. It not only helps you to find your way around but also enriches your interactions with locals. Imagine walking through the bustling streets of Kabul or exploring the ancient ruins of Persepolis; being able to communicate in Dari will enable you to connect with the culture and people on a deeper level.

Structure of the Lesson

1. Travel Vocabulary

• Booking Accommodations

• Asking for Directions

• Visiting Tourist Attractions

2. Practice Exercises

• Application of Vocabulary

• Detailed Solutions and Explanations

Travel Vocabulary

Booking Accommodations

Let’s start with the vocabulary you’ll need when booking a place to stay. Here are some essential phrases:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
مهمانخانه	mehman-khāneh	Guesthouse
هتل	hotel	Hotel
اتاق	otāq	Room
رزرو کردن	rezerv kardan	To book
قیمت	qeemat	Price
آیا اتاق خالی دارید؟	āyā otāq khāli dārid?	Do you have a vacant room?
می‌خواهم یک اتاق رزرو کنم	mī-khwāham yak otāq rezerv kunam	I want to book a room
صبحانه شامل است؟	sobhāneh shāmil ast?	Is breakfast included?
کلید	kelīd	Key
می‌خواهم چک‌این کنم	mī-khwāham chek-in kunam	I want to check in
می‌خواهم چک‌اوت کنم	mī-khwāham chek-out kunam	I want to check out
تحویل اتاق	tahvīl otāq	Room service
آیا اینترنت دارید؟	āyā internet dārid?	Do you have internet?
پذیرش	pazīresh	Reception
کارت شناسایی	kārt-e shenāsāyī	ID card
می‌خواهم اتاق را برای دو شب رزرو کنم	mī-khwāham otāq rā barāye do shab rezerv kunam	I want to book the room for two nights
آیا می‌توانم اتاق‌ها را ببینم؟	āyā mī-tavānam otāq-hā rā bebinam?	Can I see the rooms?
تخفیف	takhfīf	Discount
می‌خواهم یک اتاق دوتخته رزرو کنم	mī-khwāham yak otāq do takhte rezerv kunam	I want to book a double room
می‌خواهم یک اتاق یک تخته رزرو کنم	mī-khwāham yak otāq yak takhte rezerv kunam	I want to book a single room
آیا می‌توانم با کارت اعتباری پرداخت کنم؟	āyā mī-tavānam bā kārt-e e'tebārī pardakht kunam?	Can I pay with a credit card?

Asking for Directions

Next, let’s explore phrases that will help you find your way around. Knowing how to ask for directions is essential when you’re in an unfamiliar place.

Dari	Pronunciation	English
کجا هست؟	kujā hast?	Where is it?
سمت راست	samt-e rāst	On the right
سمت چپ	samt-e chap	On the left
مستقیم	mostaqīm	Straight
بپیچید	bepīchid	Turn
نزدیک‌ترین ایستگاه کجاست؟	nazdīk-tarīn īstgāh kujāst?	Where is the nearest station?
به کدام سمت بروم؟	beh kodām samt beravum?	Which way should I go?
آیا می‌توانم به اینجا برسم؟	āyā mī-tavānam beh injā berasam?	Can I get here?
اینجا	injā	Here
دورتر	dūr-tar	Farther
در نزدیکی	dar nazdīkī	Nearby
کمک می‌کنید؟	komak mī-kunīd?	Can you help?
یک نقشه می‌خواهید؟	yak naqshah mī-khwāhid?	Do you want a map?
آیا می‌دانید کجا هست؟	āyā mī-dānīd kujā hast?	Do you know where it is?
بگویید دوباره لطفا	begūyīd dobareh lotfan	Please say it again
به کجا می‌روید؟	beh kujā mī-ravid?	Where are you going?
آیا می‌توانم از اینجا برویم؟	āyā mī-tavānam az injā beravim?	Can I go from here?
آیا اینجا خطرناک است؟	āyā injā khatar-nāk ast?	Is it dangerous here?
خیابان اصلی کجاست؟	khiyābān-e aslī kujāst?	Where is the main street?
آیا می‌توانم از تاکسی استفاده کنم؟	āyā mī-tavānam az tāksī estefādeh kunam?	Can I use a taxi?

Visiting Tourist Attractions

Finally, let's learn some vocabulary related to visiting tourist attractions. This will help you enjoy the sights and sounds of Dari-speaking countries.

Dari	Pronunciation	English
جاذبه‌های توریستی	jāzibeh-hāye tūristī	Tourist attractions
موزه	mūzeh	Museum
بازار	bāzār	Market
پارک	pārk	Park
باغ	bāgh	Garden
تاریخی	tārīkhī	Historical
در اینجا چه چیزی وجود دارد؟	dar injā che chīzī vojud dārad?	What is there here?
بلیط	belīt	Ticket
گشت و گذار	gasht o guzār	Sightseeing
راهنما	rāhnamā	Guide
آیا می‌توانم عکس بگیرم؟	āyā mī-tavānam aks begīram?	Can I take a picture?
اطلاعات	e'telā'āt	Information
روزنامه	rūz-nāmeh	Newspaper
آیا اینجا رستوران دارد؟	āyā injā restūrān dārad?	Does it have a restaurant?
برنامه‌ی روزانه	barnameh-ye rūzāneh	Daily schedule
ساعت بازدید	sā'at-e bāz-dīd	Visiting hours
ورودی	vorūdī	Entrance
خروجی	khurūdī	Exit
آیا تخفیف برای دانشجویان دارید؟	āyā takhfīf barāye dāneshjūyān dārid?	Do you have discounts for students?
آیا می‌توانید راهنمایی کنید؟	āyā mī-tavānīd rāhnamāyī kunīd?	Can you guide me?
به کجا می‌خواهید بروید؟	beh kujā mī-khwāhid beravid?	Where do you want to go?

Practice Exercises

Now that you have a grasp on the essential travel vocabulary, let’s put your knowledge to the test with some practice exercises.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the following sentences with the correct Dari vocabulary from the lists above.

1. من می‌خواهم یک __________ رزرو کنم.

2. __________ اینجا کجاست؟

3. آیا می‌توانید __________ کنید؟

4. __________ شامل است؟

5. من می‌خواهم به __________ بروم.

Solutions:

1. اتاق (otāq)

2. مهمانخانه (mehman-khāneh)

3. راهنمایی (rāhnamāyī)

4. صبحانه (sobhāneh)

5. بازار (bāzār)

Exercise 2: Match the Phrases

Match the English phrases with their Dari equivalents.

1. Can I take a picture?

2. Where is the hotel?

3. Is breakfast included?

4. Where is the nearest station?

5. I want to check out.

Solutions:

1. آیا می‌توانم عکس بگیرم؟ (āyā mī-tavānam aks begīram?)

2. هتل کجاست؟ (hotel kujāst?)

3. صبحانه شامل است؟ (sobhāneh shāmil ast?)

4. نزدیک‌ترین ایستگاه کجاست؟ (nazdīk-tarīn īstgāh kujāst?)

5. می‌خواهم چک‌اوت کنم (mī-khwāham chek-out kunam)

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Sentences

Using the vocabulary provided, create five sentences in Dari about your travel plans.

Example: می‌خواهم به موزه بروم. (I want to go to the museum.)

Solutions: (Students’ own sentences will vary.)

Exercise 4: Role Play

Pair up with a classmate and role-play a scenario where one of you is a tourist asking for directions, and the other is a local giving directions.

Solutions: (Encourage students to use vocabulary from the lesson.)

Exercise 5: Quiz Yourself

Write down five questions you would ask at a hotel. Then, practice asking these questions in Dari.

Solutions: (Answer will vary based on the questions students create.)

Exercise 6: Direction Scenario

Imagine you are lost in a city. Write a dialogue between you and a local, including at least five travel-related phrases.

Solutions: (Dialogue will vary. Encourage students to use vocabulary learned.)

Exercise 7: Vocabulary Flashcards

Create flashcards for the top 10 vocabulary words from this lesson. Use them to quiz yourself or a partner.

Solutions: (No specific answer; students should have their own flashcards.)

Exercise 8: Listening Practice

Listen to a recording of someone asking for directions or booking a room. Write down the phrases you understand.

Solutions: (No specific answer; students’ notes will vary.)

Exercise 9: Group Discussion

In small groups, discuss your favorite travel destinations and the phrases you think would be most useful.

Solutions: (Discussion will vary.)

Exercise 10: Vocabulary Review

Review the vocabulary from this lesson and create a short story that incorporates at least ten of the words or phrases.

Solutions: (Story will vary.)

Congratulations on completing this lesson on travel-related vocabulary in Dari! With these phrases at your disposal, you are now better equipped to navigate your travels in Dari-speaking regions. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t hesitate to use what you’ve learned in real-life situations!

Table of Contents - Dari Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verbs

• Personal Pronouns
• Basic Verb Conjugation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Articles

• Noun Gender and Plurals
• Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Describing People and Things
• Comparatives and Superlatives
• Adverbs

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Food and Dining

• Common Food Items
• Eating Out

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Basic Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Dari-speaking Countries and Traditions

• Afghanistan and Iran
• Holidays and Celebrations

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel-related Vocabulary

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Questions and Negations

• Asking Questions
• Negation

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Weather and Seasons

• Weather Vocabulary
• Seasons

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Past and Future Tenses

• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Dari Literature and Media

• Famous Dari Writers
• Dari Media

Sources

• Dari Vocabulary | LEARN101.ORG

Other Lessons

• Colors
• Geography
• Common Food Items
• Feelings and Emotions
• Food
• Introducing Yourself
• Numbers 1 20
• Relationships
• Education

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