Glossary

شیرین

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شیرین (shirin) means “sweet.” Persian adjective, also a beloved name from classical literature.

پنیر

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پنیر (panir) means “cheese.” Iranian breakfast staple, often paired with bread and walnuts.

کباب

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کباب (kabâb) means “kebab.” Iranian national food, exported into English as “kebab.”

برنج

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برنج (berenj) means “rice.” Persian staple central to most meals.

هرگز

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هرگز (hargez) means “never.” Native Persian adverb of frequency.

راحت

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راحت (râhat) means “comfortable, easy, relaxed.” Arabic loanword used universally.

عجیب

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عجیب (ajib) means “strange” in Persian, but “amazing” in Arabic. Classic false-friend.

قشنگ

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قشنگ (qashang) means “pretty” or “cute.” Casual Persian adjective, more informal than زیبا.

زشت

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زشت (zesht) means “ugly.” Native Persian adjective, paired with زیبا.

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