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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 youAz molaghat-e shomâ khosh vaghtam
Good morningSobh be-kheir
Good nightShab be-kheir
GoodbyeKhoda hafez
Good luckMo'afagh bashed
Bon appétitNosh-e jan
I don't understand I don't speak/understand Persian Nemifahmam Farsi balad nistam/ Farsi nemi-fah-mam
I don't knowNemidanam
Excuse meBebakhshid
How much is this?Gheymatesh chande?
Can I have a discount?Takh-fif mi-dahid?
SorryBebakhshid
Thank youMerci
You're welcomeKhahesh mikonam
PleaseLotfan
Where's the toilet?Tuvalet kojast?
HelpKomak
TaxiTak-si
Can you get me a taxi please?Tak-si mi-girid baraye man lotfan?
Please go to this addressLotfan be een ad-res beravid
Where is the? .... Kojast?
RestaurantRes-to-ran
HospitalBimarestan
PharmacyDaroo-khaneh
HotelHotel
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