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Farsi

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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.”

noun

The Persian language, especially the modern form spoken in Iran.

"She grew up speaking Farsi at home and English at school."

"Farsi is written using a modified Arabic script."

How to use Farsi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAnother name for the Persian language, mainly the variety spoken in Iran (as opposed to Dari in Afghanistan or Tajik in Tajikistan).

Common mistake

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.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Comparative: more Farsi
Superlative: most Farsi

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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.

Origin: Arabic

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Related words

Iranian Persian

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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