Persian (Farsi)

Phrases

1) Hello

How are you doing?

Salam Chitouri?

2) What is your name?

 
Esmet Chee-ay? (more formally) Es Met Chimah(n) Chee-ay?  

3) Thank you

You are Welcome

Mote-shy Keram. (K)ha-hesh Mikonam.

4) Please

Excuse me

Lote-fahn. Ba-bah shiht

5) Goodbye

Have a nice day
(K)hoda hafez. (K)Ruze (K)hosch.

"Colorful Facts"

Iran is one of the world's oldest countries. Its history dates back almost 5,000 years and includes the days of the great Persian Empire. In Biblical times, Persian Kings ruled vast territories.

Location: In the Middle East region of southwestern Asia

Capital: Tehran

Offical Language: Persian are also known as Farsi.

Geography: Snow-capped mountains, green valleys, and barren deserts.

Population: Estimated in 2000 - 68,688,433

Foods: Abguhst (a-thick meat and bean soup); dolmeh vegetables(stuffed with meat and rice); and kebab (lamb roasted on a skewer); Popular beverage: fruit syrups mixed with water, sweetened tea, and a yogurt drink called dough.

(Primary Source) World Book Encylopedia, 2006.