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Dari vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Script: Alphabet perso-arabe / nastaliq (translittération incluse)
Learn essential Dari vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
15words & phrases
2themes
ENtranslations
Greetings & politeness
| دری | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| سلام | Salaam | Hello | |
| خداحافظ | Khoda hafiz | Goodbye | |
| تشکر | Tashakkor | Thank you | |
| لطفاً | Lotfan | Please | |
| ببخشید | Bebakhshid | Sorry / Excuse me | |
| بله | Bale | Yes | |
| نه | Na | No | |
| چطور استید؟ | Chetawr hastid? | How are you? |
Essential expressions
| دری | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| نمیفهمم | Nami-fahmam | I don't understand | |
| انگلیسی صحبت میکنید؟ | Inglisi sohbat mikonid? | Do you speak English? | |
| قیمتش چند است؟ | Qeymatash chand ast? | How much? | |
| … کجاست؟ | … kojast? | Where is…? | |
| آب | Aab | Water | |
| کمک! | Komak! | Help! | |
| اسمم … است | Asmam … ast | My name is… |
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