Iranian Translations (Direct)
Customs
Food
Notable Figures
Miscellaneous
200

A phrase that directly translates to "snake poison." 

Zahre mar

200

As the host of a dinner party or gathering, it is your job to constantly do this to everyone.

Tarof

200

This stew is made primarily with walnuts and pomegranates. 

Fesenjoon
200

This Iranian is a prominent journalist and the Chief International Anchor for CNN.

Christiane Amanpour

200

This Iranian singer has sometimes been called 'Queen of Persian pop.'

Googoosh

400

An endearing statement that directly translates to "I want to eat your liver."

Jigareto bokhoram

400

What do you call your family friends?

Amoo or Khaleh

400

Which fruit is traditionally eaten for Shabe Yalda?

Pomegranate 

400

This Iranian is a NASA astronaut and the mission commander for SpaceX Crew-7. 

Jasmin Moghbeli

400

What province is Persepolis in?

Fars Province

600

This phrase directly translates to "with salt" or "salty" and is used to describe someone with charm.

Ba namak

600

What is a gift that is equivalent (in the minds of Iranians) to Gold? Hint: Iran produces a lot of it.

Saffron 

600

What meal is traditionally eaten on Nowruz?

Sabzi polo ba mahi

600

This Iranian is the CEO of Uber- and also spoke for IAPN!

Dara Khosrowshahi

600

Iran's official currency is the ____.

Rial

800

This Persian phrase means you were tricked, but directly translates to "they put a hat on my head."

Saram kola gozashtan

800

After sharing a meal with someone at a restaurant, it is your duty as an Iranian to do this.

Fight over the bill (tarof)

800

What traditional dish is made with sheep head?

Kale Pache 🤢

800
She is the first Iranian-American elected to the U.S. Congress. 

Representative Stephanie Bice

800

This 'revolution' in Iran that started in 1963 consisted of a series of vast reforms and modernization efforts.

The White Revolution

1000

This phrase is used to let someone know you have their back but directly translates to "I have your weather."

Havato Daram

1000

Your _____ calls you _____ (same word).

Baba

1000

Total trade in agri-food goods between the EU and Iran amounted to €__ billion in 2020.

4.5 (4-5 is correct)

1000

This Iranian is the owner of the fashion brand, Cult Gaia.

Jasmin Larian

1000

List three ethnic groups in Iran.

Persian, Azeri, Kurd, Lur, Baloch, Arab, Turkmen, etc.

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