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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on Introducing Yourself in Dari! By the end of this lesson, you will know how to introduce yourself and ask for someone's name in Dari, as well as give and understand basic personal information.

Introducing yourself and others is the foundation of any conversation, so it is essential to master this skill. In this lesson, we will not only learn the basics of introducing oneself, but also some cultural information and interesting facts related to greeting in Dari.

Let's get started!

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Food & Telling Time.

Greeting in Dari

Like in any other country, greeting in Afghanistan is an integral part of their culture, and there are many Dari greetings that you should be aware of. Mastering Dari greetings sets the stage for a successful conversation, whether it's a simple greeting on the street, a formal business meeting, or a warm conversation between friends.

Here are the most common Dari greetings:

Assalamu alaikum (السلام علیکم)

The most commonly used greeting in Dari is "Assalamu alaikum," which means "Peace be upon you." It's both formal and informal, and it can be used at any time of the day. The response to this greeting is "Wa alaikum assalam" (و علیکم السلام), which means "And upon you be peace."

Salam (سلام)

Another common greeting in Dari is "Salam," which means "Hello" or "Goodbye" and is used in both casual and formal situations.

Khair Mubarak (خیر مبارک)

During Islamic religious festivals such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, people greet each other by saying "Khair Mubarak," which means "Have a blessed Eid."

Tashakkur (تشکر)

People usually say "Tashakkur" to express gratitude, which means "Thank you." We will learn more about expressing gratitude in a later lesson.

Jumma Mubarak (جمع مبارک)

"Jumma" means Friday, which is a blessed day in Islam. People greet each other by saying "Jumma Mubarak" on Fridays, which means "Blessed Friday."

Introducing Yourself

Now that we know a little about Dari greetings let's learn how to introduce ourselves in Dari: To introduce oneself in Dari, you can say:

Man ______ hastam. (من ______ اِست).

The first word "Man" means "I", followed by the name, profession, or nationality.

Here are some examples:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
من محمد هستم‎	Man Mohammad hastam	I am Mohammad.
من دانشجو هستم‎	Man daneshjuo hastam	I am a student.
من افغانی هستم‎	Man Afghanie hastam	I am Afghan.

To ask somebody's name, you can use the following phrase:

Shoma esmek chi hast? (شما اسمتون چیه؟)

This translates to "What is your name?"

Basic Personal Information

After you have introduced yourself and asked for someone's name, you may want to ask or give some basic personal information. Let's look at some examples:

Asking for Someone's Profession and Nationality

To ask about someone's profession, you can use the following phrases:

Shoghli-e shoma chiye? (شغل شما چیه؟)

This translates to "What is your profession?"

To ask about someone's nationality, you can use the following phrases:

Shoma az kodam mamlakah astid? (شما از کدام مملکت هستید؟)

This translates to "Which country are you from?"

Here are some examples:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
شغل شما چیه؟‎	Shoghli-e shoma chiye?	What is your profession?
شما از کدام مملکت هستید؟‎	Shoma az kodam mamlakah astid?	Which country are you from?

Giving Your Phone Number and Email Address

To give your phone number in Dari, you can say the following:

Shomare-ye telephon-e man ______ ast. (شماره‌ی تلفنِ من ______ است.)

This translates to "My phone number is ______."

To give your email address, you can say the following:

Email-e man ______ ast.‎ (ایمیل من ______ است.)

This translates to "My email address is ______."

Here are some examples:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
شماره‌ی تلفنِ من ______ است‎	Shomare-ye telephon-e man ______ ast	My phone number is ______.
ایمیل من ______ است‎	Email-e man ______ ast	My email address is ______.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now learned how to introduce yourself and ask for someone's name in Dari, as well as give and understand basic personal information.

Remember, Dari greetings are an essential part of the culture, and it's always good to greet people with a smile and a friendly "Assalamu alaikum." Keep practicing and using these words and phrases, and they will soon become second nature to you.

Coming up in the next lesson, we will learn about personal pronouns in Dari.

Until then, Khuda Hafiz! (خدا حافظ)

With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Days of the Week & Eating Out.

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

Other Lessons

• Express Surprise
• Food
• Seasons
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Animals
• Fruits
• Resources
• Colors
• Basic Greetings
• Telling Time

Sources

• Dari Phrases
• Learn the 30 most important words in Dari!