Farsi
Farsi (noun) means the Persian language, especially the modern form spoken in Iran. Example: “She grew up speaking Farsi at home and English at school.”
How to use Farsi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnother name for the Persian language, mainly the variety spoken in Iran (as opposed to Dari in Afghanistan or Tajik in Tajikistan).
In English, "Persian" and "Farsi" both refer to the same language, though "Persian" is generally preferred in academic and historical writing while "Farsi" is common in everyday speech.
Word forms
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Etymology
From Persian فارسی (fârsi), meaning "of Fars," the province whose name became linked to the Persian language after the Arab conquest of Persia introduced the Arabic-style spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Farsi” mean?
The word “Farsi” means the Persian language, especially the modern form spoken in Iran. In plain terms, another name for the Persian language, mainly the variety spoken in Iran (as opposed to Dari in Afghanistan or Tajik in Tajikistan).
How do you pronounce “Farsi”?
“Farsi” is pronounced FAH-see (/ˈfɑː(ɹ)si/ in IPA).
How do you use “Farsi” in a sentence?
Here is “Farsi” used in a sentence: “She grew up speaking Farsi at home and English at school.”
What part of speech is “Farsi”?
“Farsi” is a noun.
Where does the word “Farsi” come from?
The word “Farsi” comes from Arabic. From Persian فارسی (fârsi), meaning "of Fars," the province whose name became linked to the Persian language after the Arab conquest of Persia introduced the Arabic-style spelling.
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