Persian Phrases
Literally means "Don't hurt your hand" but is meant to thank someone for effort put into a task.
Dast'et Dard Nakonne
This zesty salad must be shaken thoroughly before it is eaten.
Salad Shirazi
As the host of a dinner party or gathering, it is your job to constantly do this to everyone.
Tarof
The letter S becomes (school)
Es
You have been invited to a party that begins at 6:00pm, however, what time do you actually get there?
Never the actual time, either very early, or extremely late.
Literally translates to "Let your breath be warm" but is meant to mean "Aw, that's so sweet of you."
Dam 'et Gam
This soup is great for when you're sick and has bone marrow in it.
This popular name for a caucasian girl would always get your family members to laugh when she left the room.
Ann
The letter W becomes (what)
V
After a party is over, you say goodbye to the host, walk to the door, and then do this.
Stay and talk, while at the door, for at least another ten minutes.
Literally means "Horns grew from my head!" but is meant to mean that you are very surprised by something.
Shakh Daravordam
This food item literally translates to "Sugar-y"
Shrini
When talking to your white friends, you always say the name of this animal to impress them with your Farsi skills
The letters TH have three different ways that they are pronounced (thing, that, health)
T, D, S
After sharing a meal with someone at a restaurant, it is your duty as a Persian to do this.
Literally translates to "Don't be tired" but is meant to thank someone for hard work.
Khasteh Nabashee
This food item has the farsi word for "stone" in it and is best when warmed up.
Naan 'e Sangak
After eating dinner in a group setting, it is customary for the host to make this to give to everyone.
Chai
The letter I in word becomes (Listen)
E
You are never allowed to leave the house in the clothes that you
Slept in, pajamas.
Literally translates to "My stomach is shrinking" but is meant to mean that you miss someone very much.
Del 'am tang shod
Even in quarantine, if you've completely run out of food, you definitely have a few bags of these lying around somewhere in the house.
Lavashak
Persian parents will only even buy this type of food from the grocery store.
What do Persians always do to emphasize what they are saying?
Use excessive body language and/or facial expressions
What is a gift that is equivalent (in the minds of Persians) to Gold that is frequently given?
Saffron