Persian Language
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How to Pronounce Iran
How to Pronounce Iran (and Iranian) — and Why It’s Called Iran How to Pronounce “Iran” Many people pronounce Iran as Eye-ran. That pronunciation is common in English, but it...
How to Pronounce Iran
How to Pronounce Iran (and Iranian) — and Why It’s Called Iran How to Pronounce “Iran” Many people pronounce Iran as Eye-ran. That pronunciation is common in English, but it...
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Why Do Words Like “فردوسی /Ferdowsi/” Sound Lik...
In the previous blog, we settled the main question: Persian has no letter for W, and modern Iranian Persian has no independent /w/ consonant. Great.But that immediately creates the next...
Why Do Words Like “فردوسی /Ferdowsi/” Sound Lik...
In the previous blog, we settled the main question: Persian has no letter for W, and modern Iranian Persian has no independent /w/ consonant. Great.But that immediately creates the next...
Culture and More
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Iran’s National Flag: History, Meaning, and Mis...
Iran’s flag is more than fabric and colors. It carries centuries of identity, cultural symbols, and evolving political narratives. Today, the flag is central to how Iranians express their sense...
Iran’s National Flag: History, Meaning, and Mis...
Iran’s flag is more than fabric and colors. It carries centuries of identity, cultural symbols, and evolving political narratives. Today, the flag is central to how Iranians express their sense...
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Last Night, I Built an Idol Out of You | Meanin...
This part comes from a timeless song performed by the legendary Marzieh, with lyrics by Rahim Moeini Kermanshahi—a poet who portrays love not merely as a relationship, but...
Last Night, I Built an Idol Out of You | Meanin...
This part comes from a timeless song performed by the legendary Marzieh, with lyrics by Rahim Moeini Kermanshahi—a poet who portrays love not merely as a relationship, but...
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Who Was Mohammad-Ali Foroughi?
A Statesman, Philosopher, Translator, Institution-Builder — and a Guardian of Persian Identity Born in 1877, Foroughi became: ✔ Founder and first president of the Academy of Persian Language✔ Key figure...
Who Was Mohammad-Ali Foroughi?
A Statesman, Philosopher, Translator, Institution-Builder — and a Guardian of Persian Identity Born in 1877, Foroughi became: ✔ Founder and first president of the Academy of Persian Language✔ Key figure...
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Why the Country Is Called Iran but the Language...
If you’ve ever wondered why we say: “I speak Persian / Farsi”but“I’m from Iran” You’re not alone.Even Iranian children get confused. My own niece once said: «من زبانِ ایرانی بلدم!»(“I...
Why the Country Is Called Iran but the Language...
If you’ve ever wondered why we say: “I speak Persian / Farsi”but“I’m from Iran” You’re not alone.Even Iranian children get confused. My own niece once said: «من زبانِ ایرانی بلدم!»(“I...
