Language/Dari/Vocabulary/Weather-Vocabulary
Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn the Dari words for different weather conditions and temperature-related expressions. As a language teacher, I strongly believe in incorporating cultural information and interesting facts into the lesson. Therefore, I will provide you with some information about weather patterns in Afghanistan and the importance of weather in Afghan culture.
Weather in Afghanistan
Afghanistan has a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. Northern parts of the country experience subarctic and alpine climate. In contrast, western and southwestern regions are deserts, while central and eastern regions are mostly dry.
The country’s weather pattern is dominated by air masses moving from the Siberian High and the North Atlantic Ocean. Also, Afghanistan’s topography with mountains, valleys, and river basins significantly affects local weather patterns.
The importance of weather in Afghan culture: In Afghanistan, the weather has been a crucial factor in people's lives for centuries. Farmers, pastoralists, and nomads are highly dependent on precipitation for their livelihood. A good rain or snow season means healthy crops and a better life for the community. That's why there are many festivals, fairs, and celebrations throughout the country to celebrate such occasions. The famous "Jashn-e-Nowroz" (New Year), which marks the arrival of the spring and the renewal of life, is one such example.
Dari Weather Vocabulary
Now, let's move on to the Dari weather vocabulary. Weather vocabulary is essential to learn because it is something that people talk about every day. It is also useful for planning outdoor activities, traveling, and making small talks.
Before going into the vocabulary, it's important to note that there are different ways to describe weather in Dari. One way is to use adjectives like "hot," "cold," "sunny," "rainy," "windy," "cloudy," etc. Another way is to use nouns like "snow," "rain," "sun," "wind," etc. In some cases, you might see both adjectives and nouns used interchangeably to describe the same weather condition.
Dari Weather Adjectives
Here are some of the most common weather adjectives in Dari:
| Dari | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| گرم | garm | hot |
| سرد | sard | cold |
| آفتابی | aftabi | sunny |
| بارانی | barani | rainy |
| برفی | barfi | snowy |
| وزش باد | vazsh-e baad | windy |
| مه آلود | meh-aalud | cloudy |
| تاریک | tarek | dark |
| روشن | rowshan | bright |
Here are some temperature-related expressions in Dari:
| Dari | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| درجه حرارت | darajah-e hararat | temperature |
| سانتی گراد | santigrad | degree Celsius |
| فارنهایت | Fahrenheit | degree Fahrenheit |
| گرم شدن | garm shodan | to warm up |
| سرد شدن | sard shodan | to cool down |
| اتاق سرد | otagh-e sard | cold room |
| بیرون گرم | birun-e garm | hot outside |
| داخل خنک | dakhl-e khank | cool inside |
In addition to weather vocabulary, knowing season-related vocabulary is also important. Here are the Dari words for the four seasons:
| Dari | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| بهار | bahar | spring |
| تابستان | tabestan | summer |
| پاییز | payiz | autumn |
| زمستان | zemestan | winter |
Conclusion
Congratulations! Now you have learned some essential weather and season-related vocabulary in Dari. Remember to use them as much as you can while practicing Dari. You can also use these new words in casual conversations, especially with native speakers who will appreciate your effort to learn their language.
In the next lesson, we will focus on the Dari words for different seasons and seasonal activities and events. Until then, practice and enjoy learning!