Languages in Iran :Farsi Turkish Kurdish Arabic

Languages
There is only one official language spoken in Iran, which is of course Farsi. However, many Iranians are able to understand English to a certain extent since English is the foreign language that everyone must learn as part of compulsory education.
Other languages spoken in Iran are Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic and many dialects.

Even if you don't understand Farsi, you can still certainly enjoy Iran. But if you know a few everyday Farsi phrases then it will make your trip even more memorable. A few words make a big difference.

Useful Farsi Phrases:


Farsi	English
Salam	Hello
Hall shoma chetoreh?	How are you?
Sobh Bekheir	Good morning
Rooz Bekheir	Good afternoon
Asr Bekheir	Good evening
Shab Bekher	Good night
Khoda Hafez	Good-bye
Bebakhshid	Excuse me
Mote asefam	I am sorry
Namifahmam	I don't understand
Khosh Amadid	Welcome
Moteshakeram	Thank you
Khobam ,Mamnoon	I am fine , Thank you
Badan Mibinamet	See you later
Khahesh mikonam	you're welcome
Shoma mitonid komakam konid?	Can you help me?
Hatman	Sure
Kojast?(police,dastshoee,..	Where is (the police,wc...)?
Onjast	Over there
Bale	Yes
Kheir - Na	No

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