درس
Dars means lesson. Arabic-rooted noun central to school life. Pairs with khândan to form dars-khândan, “to study,” the verb every Iranian student hears every day.
Glossary
زبان
Zabân means tongue (the organ) and language. One word for both, like English “tongue” historically. Foundation A1 vocabulary across body, food, and learning topics.
قول
Qol means promise or word. Arabic-rooted noun that pairs with dâdan to form qol-dâdan, “to give one’s word.” Carries weight in Iranian friendship and family talk.
تصمیم
Tasmim means decision or resolve. An Arabic-rooted abstract noun that lives almost entirely inside the compound verb tasmim-gereftan, “to decide.”
زندگی
Zendegi means “life.” An abstract Persian noun built from zendeh (alive). Anchors zendegi-kardan (to live) and shows up in songs, poetry, and small talk equally.
حال
Hâl means mood, state, or condition. The word behind “how are you” (hâl-e shomâ chetore?) and behind hâl-kardan, the everyday verb for enjoying or feeling something.
وقت
Vaqt is the everyday Persian word for “time” in the sense of moment, occasion, or available hours. An Arabic loanword that anchors dozens of common phrases about scheduling and timing.
اینجا
Injâ is the Persian word for “here.” A spatial deictic adverb pointing to the speaker’s current location. Pairs naturally with ânjâ (there) and is among the first 50 words every learner meets.
ایرانی
Irâni means “Iranian.” A2 nationality adjective formed from Irân plus the relational suffix -i. Works as both adjective (an Iranian friend) and noun (an Iranian person).
عصبانی
Asabâni means “angry, agitated, irritated.” A2 emotion adjective, an Arabic loan from asab (nerve). The hot, outward kind of anger, distinct from the inward sting of nârâhat.