Persian

Language spoken in Iran and surrounding regions.

Farsi

A language belonging to the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family. Primarily spoken in Iran and parts of Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, it has a rich literary history dating back millennia.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɜːʃɪən/

Etymology

Persian derives from the name of Persia, a historical region in Western Asia.

Explain Like I’m 5

Persian, also called Farsi, is a language spoken by millions of people in Iran and other parts of the Middle East and Central Asia, kind of like how English is spoken around the world.

Fun Facts

Persian has a rich literary history, including works by poets like Rumi and Hafez, Persian is an official language in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, The word 'Shiraz' which means rose is a Persian origin

FAQ

What language family does Persian belong to? Indo-European, Is Persian spoken only in Iran? No, it's also spoken in Afghanistan and Tajikistan, What is the writing system used for Persian? Arabic script

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Indo-Iranian languages Indo-European languages

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Iranian languages

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Indo-European language

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