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فارسی

fārsi

Persian (language)

Beginnernoun

Definition

The Persian language — sweet fārsi, called shekar (sugar) by its poets.

Example

فارسی شکر است.

Persian is sugar.

Etymology

'فارسی' (fārsi) refers to the Persian language and derives from 'فارس' (Fars), the region in Iran where the language originated. The term has evolved to refer to the modern standard Persian.

How & Where It’s Used

'فارسی' is used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in academic and cultural discussions about the language. It is understood globally among Persian speakers.

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