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Life Saving Persian Phrases for Travelers
Got our suggested checklist for that Iranian trip of a lifetime? Passport, camera, cool sun glasses, suitable dress and that appetite for Iranian food. How about a bunch of Persian practical phrases? Needless to say, Iran as a sought-after destination, with hospitable and friendly people welcome foreigners warmly. Uppersia suggests you to put this traveler's cheat sheet in your pocket to help you prepare for those common situations travelers find themselves in or enjoy the chance to converse with locals in Persian.
| English | Persian |
| Hello | Salam |
| How are you? | Khubi? |
| Where are you from? | Ahle Koja hastid? |
| Pleased to meet you | Az molaghat-e shomâ khosh vaghtam |
| Good morning | Sobh be-kheir |
| Good night | Shab be-kheir |
| Goodbye | Khoda hafez |
| Good luck | Mo'afagh bashed |
| Bon appétit | Nosh-e jan |
| I don't understand I don't speak/understand Persian | Nemifahmam Farsi balad nistam/ Farsi nemi-fah-mam |
| I don't know | Nemidanam |
| Excuse me | Bebakhshid |
| How much is this? | Gheymatesh chande? |
| Can I have a discount? | Takh-fif mi-dahid? |
| Sorry | Bebakhshid |
| Thank you | Merci |
| You're welcome | Khahesh mikonam |
| Please | Lotfan |
| Where's the toilet? | Tuvalet kojast? |
| Help | Komak |
| Taxi | Tak-si |
| Can you get me a taxi please? | Tak-si mi-girid baraye man lotfan? |
| Please go to this address | Lotfan be een ad-res beravid |
| Where is the? | .... Kojast? |
| Restaurant | Res-to-ran |
| Hospital | Bimarestan |
| Pharmacy | Daroo-khaneh |
| Hotel | Hotel |
Vank Church, Isfahan
