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Welcome to your Dari language journey! Today, we’re diving into one of the most fundamental components of any language: personal pronouns. Understanding personal pronouns is crucial because they allow us to express ourselves clearly and connect with others. In Dari, just like in English, personal pronouns play a pivotal role in everyday conversations, making it easier to refer to people and things without constantly repeating their names.

In this lesson, we will cover the following key areas:

Importance of Personal Pronouns in Dari[edit | edit source]

Personal pronouns in Dari help us form sentences that are not only grammatically correct but also meaningful. They replace nouns in sentences, making communication smoother and more efficient. For instance, instead of saying "Ali goes to the market," we can simply say "He goes to the market," using the pronoun "he" to replace "Ali." This not only saves time but also adds variety to our speech.

Types of Personal Pronouns in Dari[edit | edit source]

In Dari, personal pronouns can be grouped into the following categories:

1. Subject Pronouns: These pronouns act as the subject of a sentence.

2. Object Pronouns: These pronouns serve as the object in a sentence.

Let’s break these down further.

Subject Pronouns[edit | edit source]

The subject pronouns in Dari are as follows:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
من	man	I
تو	to	you (singular, informal)
او	u	he/she/it
ما	mā	we
شما	shomā	you (plural/formal)
آنها	ānhā	they

These subject pronouns are essential for constructing sentences. For example, instead of continuously saying "Ali" or "Fatima," we can use "he" or "she."

Object Pronouns[edit | edit source]

The object pronouns in Dari are as follows:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
مرا	marā	me
تو را	tora	you (singular, informal)
او را	u rā	him/her/it
ما را	mā rā	us
شما را	shomā rā	you (plural/formal)
آنها را	ānhā rā	them

Object pronouns are used when someone is receiving the action in a sentence. For example, in the sentence "She sees me," "me" is the object pronoun.

Using Personal Pronouns in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that we understand the personal pronouns, let's see how we can use them in sentences. Here are 20 examples illustrating different contexts and usages of personal pronouns in Dari:

1. من در خانه هستم.

Pronunciation: man dar khāna hastam.

Translation: I am at home.

2. تو خوب هستی؟

Pronunciation: to khub hasti?

Translation: Are you well?

3. او کتاب می‌خواند.

Pronunciation: u ketāb mikhanad.

Translation: He/She is reading a book.

4. ما به مدرسه می‌رویم.

Pronunciation: mā be madrese miravim.

Translation: We are going to school.

5. شما اینجا هستید؟

Pronunciation: shomā inja hastid?

Translation: Are you here?

6. آنها فوتبال بازی می‌کنند.

Pronunciation: ānhā futbol bāzi mikonand.

Translation: They are playing football.

7. مرا ببین!

Pronunciation: marā bebin!

Translation: Look at me!

8. او را دوست دارم.

Pronunciation: u rā dust dāram.

Translation: I love him/her.

9. ما را فراموش نکنید.

Pronunciation: mā rā farāmush nakonid.

Translation: Don’t forget us.

10. تو را می‌خواهم.

Pronunciation: to rā mikhwāham.

Translation: I want you.

11. آنها را به مهمانی دعوت کردیم.

Pronunciation: ānhā rā be mehmani davat kardim.

Translation: We invited them to the party.

12. من با تو صحبت می‌کنم.

Pronunciation: man bā to sohbat mikonam.

Translation: I am talking to you.

13. او را می‌شناسی؟

Pronunciation: u rā mīshenāsi?

Translation: Do you know him/her?

14. ما همه جا می‌رویم.

Pronunciation: mā hame jā miravim.

Translation: We go everywhere.

15. تو می‌خواهی کجا بروی؟

Pronunciation: to mīkhāhi kujā beravi?

Translation: Where do you want to go?

16. آنها شیرینی می‌خورند.

Pronunciation: ānhā shīrīnī mikhorand.

Translation: They eat sweets.

17. من فکر می‌کنم او خوب است.

Pronunciation: man fikr mikonam u khub ast.

Translation: I think he/she is good.

18. تو همیشه خوشحال هستی.

Pronunciation: to hamesha khushāl hasti.

Translation: You are always happy.

19. ما باید زود برویم.

Pronunciation: mā bāyad zud beravim.

Translation: We should go soon.

20. او به من کمک کرد.

Pronunciation: u be man komak kard.

Translation: He/She helped me.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you’ve had a chance to see personal pronouns in action, let’s put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct personal pronouns:

_____ (I) am learning Dari.

_____ (you) are my friend.

_____ (he) likes to play soccer.

_____ (we) will go to the market.

_____ (they) are happy.

Answers:

I

You

He

We

They

2. Translate the following sentences into Dari:

I see you.

They are my family.

She loves him.

We want to eat.

You are very kind.

Answers:

من تو را می‌بینم.

آنها خانواده من هستند.

او او را دوست دارد.

ما می‌خواهیم بخوریم.

تو خیلی مهربان هستی.

3. Identify the subject and object pronouns in the following sentences:

I love you.

She sees them.

We are waiting for him.

You called me.

They helped us.

Answers:

Subject: I, Object: you

Subject: She, Object: them

Subject: We, Object: him

Subject: You, Object: me

Subject: They, Object: us

4. Match the English pronouns with their Dari equivalents:

1. I

2. You (plural/formal)

3. He/She

4. We

5. They

Answers:

1 - من

2 - شما

3 - او

4 - ما

5 - آنها

5. Create sentences using the following pronouns (I, you, he, she, we, they):

Example: I am a student.

Answers:

You are my teacher.

He is a doctor.

She is reading a book.

We are going to the park.

They are playing outside.

6. Rewrite the following sentences by replacing the nouns with the appropriate pronouns:

Fatima is my sister. Fatima loves reading.

Ali and I are friends. Ali and I play football.

Answers:

She loves reading.

We play football.

7. Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentences:

_____ (They/We) are going to the party.

_____ (I/You) will help you with your homework.

_____ (He/She) is a great musician.

Answers:

They

I

He/She (depending on the context)

8. Translate the following Dari sentences to English:

من کتاب می‌خوانم.

تو می‌خواهی چه بخوری؟

او به ما کمک کرد.

شما خوشحال هستید.

Answers:

I am reading a book.

What do you want to eat?

He/She helped us.

You are happy.

9. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the pronoun:

_____ (I) love my family.

_____ (they) are coming to dinner.

_____ (you) should try this dish.

Answers:

I

They

You

10. Write a short paragraph introducing yourself using personal pronouns.

Example Answer:

My name is John. I am 25 years old. I live in New York. I love to travel. My friends are very important to me. They always support me.

As we conclude this lesson on personal pronouns, remember that mastering these small but mighty words will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Dari. Practice using them in your daily conversations, and you’ll find that they will become second nature in no time!

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Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Verbs

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Articles

Family and Relationships

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Dining

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Dari-speaking Countries and Traditions

Travel and Transportation

Questions and Negations

Weather and Seasons

Past and Future Tenses

Dari Literature and Media

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+Welcome to your Dari language journey! Today, we’re diving into one of the most fundamental components of any language: personal pronouns. Understanding personal pronouns is crucial because they allow us to express ourselves clearly and connect with others. In Dari, just like in English, personal pronouns play a pivotal role in everyday conversations, making it easier to refer to people and things without constantly repeating their names.
+In this lesson, we will cover the following key areas:
 __TOC__
-== Introduction ==
+=== Importance of Personal Pronouns in Dari ===
+Personal pronouns in Dari help us form sentences that are not only grammatically correct but also meaningful. They replace nouns in sentences, making communication smoother and more efficient. For instance, instead of saying "Ali goes to the market," we can simply say "He goes to the market," using the pronoun "he" to replace "Ali." This not only saves time but also adds variety to our speech.
+=== Types of Personal Pronouns in Dari ===
-In this lesson, we will dive into the world of personal pronouns in Dari. Pronouns are an essential part of any language, as they replace nouns and help us avoid repetition in speech and writing. Understanding and using personal pronouns correctly is crucial for effective communication in Dari. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and use personal pronouns in various sentence structures.
+In Dari, personal pronouns can be grouped into the following categories:
-This lesson is part of the larger course titled "Complete 0 to A1 Dari Course," which aims to take learners from zero knowledge of the Dari language to the A1 level. As complete beginners, it is important for you to grasp the fundamentals of personal pronouns before moving on to more advanced topics. Let's get started!
+. '''Subject Pronouns''': These pronouns act as the subject of a sentence.
-== Personal Pronouns in Dari ==
+. '''Object Pronouns''': These pronouns serve as the object in a sentence.
-Personal pronouns in Dari function similarly to those in English. They are used to replace nouns in order to avoid repetition and make speech or writing more concise. Dari personal pronouns are inflected for gender and number, which means they change depending on whether they refer to a male or female and whether they represent one or multiple individuals.
+Let’s break these down further.
-Here are the personal pronouns in Dari:
+==== Subject Pronouns ====
+The subject pronouns in Dari are as follows:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Dari !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
 | من || man || I
 |-
-| تو || tu || you (singular, informal)
+| تو || to || you (singular, informal)
 |-
 | او || u || he/she/it
 |-
 | ما || mā || we
 |-
-| شما || shumā || you (plural, formal)
+| شما || shomā || you (plural/formal)
 |-
 | آنها || ānhā || they
 |}
-Let's break down each personal pronoun and understand its usage in sentences.
+These subject pronouns are essential for constructing sentences. For example, instead of continuously saying "Ali" or "Fatima," we can use "he" or "she."
+==== Object Pronouns ====
+The object pronouns in Dari are as follows:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Dari !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| مرا || marā || me
+|-
+| تو را || tora || you (singular, informal)
+|-
+| او را || u rā || him/her/it
+|-
+| ما را || mā rā || us
+|-
+| شما را || shomā rā || you (plural/formal)
+|-
+| آنها را || ānhā rā || them
+|}
+Object pronouns are used when someone is receiving the action in a sentence. For example, in the sentence "She sees me," "me" is the object pronoun.
+=== Using Personal Pronouns in Sentences ===
+Now that we understand the personal pronouns, let's see how we can use them in sentences. Here are 20 examples illustrating different contexts and usages of personal pronouns in Dari:
+. من در خانه هستم.
+'''Pronunciation''': man dar khāna hastam.
+'''Translation''': I am at home.
+. تو خوب هستی؟
+'''Pronunciation''': to khub hasti?
+'''Translation''': Are you well?
+. او کتاب می‌خواند.
+'''Pronunciation''': u ketāb mikhanad.
+'''Translation''': He/She is reading a book.
+. ما به مدرسه می‌رویم.
+'''Pronunciation''': mā be madrese miravim.
+'''Translation''': We are going to school.
+. شما اینجا هستید؟
+'''Pronunciation''': shomā inja hastid?
+'''Translation''': Are you here?
+. آنها فوتبال بازی می‌کنند.
+'''Pronunciation''': ānhā futbol bāzi mikonand.
+'''Translation''': They are playing football.
+. مرا ببین!
+'''Pronunciation''': marā bebin!
+'''Translation''': Look at me!
+. او را دوست دارم.
+'''Pronunciation''': u rā dust dāram.
+'''Translation''': I love him/her.
+. ما را فراموش نکنید.
+'''Pronunciation''': mā rā farāmush nakonid.
+'''Translation''': Don’t forget us.
+. تو را می‌خواهم.
+'''Pronunciation''': to rā mikhwāham.
+'''Translation''': I want you.
+. آنها را به مهمانی دعوت کردیم.
+'''Pronunciation''': ānhā rā be mehmani davat kardim.
+'''Translation''': We invited them to the party.
+. من با تو صحبت می‌کنم.
+'''Pronunciation''': man bā to sohbat mikonam.
+'''Translation''': I am talking to you.
+. او را می‌شناسی؟
+'''Pronunciation''': u rā mīshenāsi?
+'''Translation''': Do you know him/her?
+. ما همه جا می‌رویم.
+'''Pronunciation''': mā hame jā miravim.
+'''Translation''': We go everywhere.
+. تو می‌خواهی کجا بروی؟
+'''Pronunciation''': to mīkhāhi kujā beravi?
+'''Translation''': Where do you want to go?
+. آنها شیرینی می‌خورند.
+'''Pronunciation''': ānhā shīrīnī mikhorand.
+'''Translation''': They eat sweets.
+. من فکر می‌کنم او خوب است.
+'''Pronunciation''': man fikr mikonam u khub ast.
+'''Translation''': I think he/she is good.
-=== من (man) - I ===
+. تو همیشه خوشحال هستی.
-The pronoun "من" (man) is used to refer to oneself as the speaker. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "I." Here are a few examples:
+'''Pronunciation''': to hamesha khushāl hasti.
-* من دانش‌آموز هستم. (Man dānesh-āmuz hastam.) - I am a student.
+'''Translation''': You are always happy.
-* من از افغانستان هستم. (Man az Afghānestān hastam.) - I am from Afghanistan.
-* من دارم خواندن درس می‌کنم. (Man dāram khāndan-e dars mikonam.) - I am studying.
-=== تو (tu) - you (singular, informal) ===
+. ما باید زود برویم.
-The pronoun "تو" (tu) is used to refer to the person you are speaking to directly. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "you" (singular, informal). Here are some examples:
+'''Pronunciation''': mā bāyad zud beravim.
-* تو نامت چیست؟ (Tu nāmet chist?) - What is your name?
+'''Translation''': We should go soon.
-* تو از کجا آمده‌ای؟ (Tu az kojā āmade-i?) - Where are you from?
-* تو عالی هستی! (Tu ālī hasti!) - You are excellent!
-=== او (u) - he/she/it ===
+. او به من کمک کرد.
-The pronoun "او" (u) is used to refer to a third-person singular entity. It can refer to a male, a female, or even a non-living object. It is equivalent to the English pronouns "he," "she," or "it." Here are some examples:
+'''Pronunciation''': u be man komak kard.
-* او دانشمند است. (U dāneshmand ast.) - He/She is a scientist.
+'''Translation''': He/She helped me.
-* او دارد کتاب می‌خواند. (U dārad ketāb mikhānad.) - He/She is reading a book.
-* او ماشین سفید دارد. (U māshin-e sefid dārad.) - He/She has a white car.
-=== ما (mā) - we ===
+=== Practice Exercises ===
-The pronoun "ما" (mā) is used to refer to a group of people that includes the speaker. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "we." Here are some examples:
+Now that you’ve had a chance to see personal pronouns in action, let’s put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!
-* ما دوستان هستیم. (Mā dustān hastim.) - We are friends.
+. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct personal pronouns:'''
-* ما به دانشگاه می‌رویم. (Mā be dāneshgāh miravim.) - We are going to the university.
-* ما عکس می‌گیریم. (Mā aks migirim.) - We are taking pictures.
-=== شما (shumā) - you (plural, formal) ===
+* _____ (I) am learning Dari.
-The pronoun "شما" (shumā) is used to refer to a group of people in a formal or respectful manner. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "you" (plural, formal). Here are some examples:
+* _____ (you) are my friend.
-* شما استاد هستید. (Shumā ostād hastid.) - You are a teacher.
+* _____ (he) likes to play soccer.
-* شما از کجا آمده‌اید؟ (Shumā az kojā āmade-id?) - Where are you from?
-* شما اینجا کار می‌کنید. (Shumā injā kār mikonid.) - You work here.
-=== آنها (ānhā) - they ===
+* _____ (we) will go to the market.
-The pronoun "آنها" (ānhā) is used to refer to a group of people or objects that are not present. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "they." Here are some examples:
+* _____ (they) are happy.
-* آنها دانشجو هستند. (Ānhā dāneshjū hastand.) - They are students.
+'''Answers:'''
-* آنها اینجا نمی‌مانند. (Ānhā injā nemimānand.) - They do not stay here.
-* آنها کتاب‌ها را می‌خوانند. (Ānhā ketābhā rā mikhwānand.) - They are reading books.
-== Cultural Insights ==
+* I
-Understanding the cultural context of language is essential for effective communication. In Dari-speaking countries, personal pronouns are used in a similar way to English-speaking countries. However, there are some cultural nuances to keep in mind.
+* You
-In Afghanistan, it is common for people to address each other using respectful pronouns, especially when speaking to elders or those in positions of authority. The pronoun "شما" (shumā) is often used to show respect and maintain formalities, even when speaking to a single person. It is considered polite to address someone with respect until given permission to use informal pronouns like "تو" (tu).
+* He
-In contrast, in more informal settings or among close friends and family, the use of "تو" (tu) is more common. It signifies a level of familiarity and intimacy in the relationship.
+* We
-Historically, Dari has been influenced by Persian, which is why the personal pronouns in Dari closely resemble those in Persian. This shared linguistic heritage reflects the cultural and historical connections between Afghanistan and Iran.
+* They
-== Exercise: Practice with Personal Pronouns ==
+. '''Translate the following sentences into Dari:'''
-Now that we have learned about personal pronouns in Dari, it's time to put our knowledge into practice. Complete the following exercises by choosing the appropriate personal pronoun for each sentence. The solutions can be found at the end of the exercise.
+* I see you.
-. __ دانشجو هستم. (Man dāneshjū hastam.)
+* They are my family.
-. __ داری کتاب می‌خوانی. (Tu dāri ketāb mikhāni.)
-. __ اسمش چیست؟ (U esmesh chist?)
-. __ دوستان هستیم. (Mā dustān hastim.)
-. __ استاد هستید. (Shumā ostād hastid.)
-. __ ماشین سیاه دارد. (U māshin-e siyāh dārad.)
-. __ می‌روند به خانه. (Ānhā miravand be khāne.)
-. __ آنجا کار می‌کنید. (Shumā ānjā kār mikonid.)
-== Exercise: Solution ==
+* She loves him.
-. من دانشجو هستم. (Man dāneshjū hastam.)
+* We want to eat.
-. تو داری کتاب می‌خوانی. (Tu dāri ketāb mikhāni.)
-. او اسمش چیست؟ (U esmesh chist?)
-. ما دوستان هستیم. (Mā dustān hastim.)
-. شما استاد هستید. (Shumā ostād hastid.)
-. او ماشین سیاه دارد. (U māshin-e siyāh dārad.)
-. آنها می‌روند به خانه. (Ānhā miravand be khāne.)
-. شما آنجا کار می‌کنید. (Shumā ānjā kār mikonid.)
-== Conclusion ==
+* You are very kind.
-Congratulations! You have successfully learned about personal pronouns in Dari. Understanding and using personal pronouns correctly is essential for effective communication in any language. By mastering the usage of personal pronouns, you will be able to express yourself more clearly and avoid repetitive speech or writing. Keep practicing and incorporating personal pronouns in your conversations to solidify your understanding. Well done!
+'''Answers:'''
+* من تو را می‌بینم.
+* آنها خانواده من هستند.
+* او او را دوست دارد.
+* ما می‌خواهیم بخوریم.
+* تو خیلی مهربان هستی.
+. '''Identify the subject and object pronouns in the following sentences:'''
+* I love you.
+* She sees them.
+* We are waiting for him.
+* You called me.
+* They helped us.
+'''Answers:'''
+* Subject: I, Object: you
+* Subject: She, Object: them
+* Subject: We, Object: him
+* Subject: You, Object: me
+* Subject: They, Object: us
+. '''Match the English pronouns with their Dari equivalents:'''
+* 1. I
+* 2. You (plural/formal)
+* 3. He/She
+* 4. We
+* 5. They
+'''Answers:'''
+* 1 - من
+* 2 - شما
+* 3 - او
+* 4 - ما
+* 5 - آنها
+. '''Create sentences using the following pronouns (I, you, he, she, we, they):'''
+* Example: I am a student.
+'''Answers:'''
+* You are my teacher.
+* He is a doctor.
+* She is reading a book.
+* We are going to the park.
+* They are playing outside.
+. '''Rewrite the following sentences by replacing the nouns with the appropriate pronouns:'''
+* Fatima is my sister. Fatima loves reading.
+* Ali and I are friends. Ali and I play football.
+'''Answers:'''
+* She loves reading.
+* We play football.
+. '''Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentences:'''
+* _____ (They/We) are going to the party.
+* _____ (I/You) will help you with your homework.
+* _____ (He/She) is a great musician.
+'''Answers:'''
+* They
+* I
+* He/She (depending on the context)
+. '''Translate the following Dari sentences to English:'''
+* من کتاب می‌خوانم.
+* تو می‌خواهی چه بخوری؟
+* او به ما کمک کرد.
+* شما خوشحال هستید.
+'''Answers:'''
+* I am reading a book.
+* What do you want to eat?
+* He/She helped us.
+* You are happy.
+. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the pronoun:'''
+* _____ (I) love my family.
+* _____ (they) are coming to dinner.
+* _____ (you) should try this dish.
+'''Answers:'''
+* I
+* They
+* You
+. '''Write a short paragraph introducing yourself using personal pronouns.'''
+'''Example Answer:'''
+My name is John. I am 25 years old. I live in New York. I love to travel. My friends are very important to me. They always support me.
+As we conclude this lesson on personal pronouns, remember that mastering these small but mighty words will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Dari. Practice using them in your daily conversations, and you’ll find that they will become second nature in no time!
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+|description=In this lesson, you will learn about personal pronouns in Dari, including their usage and examples, along with practical exercises to enhance your understanding.
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-<span gpt></span> <span model=gpt-3.5-turbo-16k></span> <span temperature=0.7></span>
+<span openai_correct_model></span> <span gpt></span> <span model=gpt-4o-mini></span> <span temperature=0.7></span>
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Importance of Personal Pronouns in Dari[edit | edit source]

Types of Personal Pronouns in Dari[edit | edit source]

Subject Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Object Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Using Personal Pronouns in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

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