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Iranian Persian Vocabulary → Unit 1: Basic greetings and introductions → Lesson 2: Introducing yourself and others

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.

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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>

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Table of Contents - Iranian Persian Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Unit 1: Basic greetings and introductions

Unit 2: Sentence structure and basic verb conjugation

Unit 3: Talking about daily routines

Unit 4: Object pronouns and possessive pronouns

Unit 5: Persian culture and customs

Unit 6: Food and drink

Unit 7: Past tense and regular verbs conjugation

Unit 8: Persian literature and arts

Unit 9: Travel and transportation

Unit 10: Imperative mood, infinitives and complex sentences

Unit 11: Persian history and geography

Unit 12: Leisure and entertainment

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