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Translation and interpretation in Persian (Farsi), Dari, Hazaragi, and Azerbaijani languages.

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Persian/Farsi into English

Dari into English

Hazaragi into English

Azerbaijani into English

English into Persian/Farsi

English into Dari

English into Hazaragi

English into Azerbaijani

Phone interpreting in Persian/Farsi/Dari

Video interpreting in Persian/Farsi/Dari

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Language Differences

Difference between Farsi and Persian

🗣️ Persian vs. Farsi — they’re essentially the same language, but the difference lies in naming conventions, context, and cultural nuance.

📌 Terminology Breakdown

• Persian: The English name for the language spoken in Iran.

• Farsi: The native name used by Iranians to refer to their language. It comes from “Parsi,” the original name of the region of Fars in Iran.

🧠 Why the Confusion?

After 1935, Iran officially requested that the country be called “Iran” instead of “Persia” in foreign correspondence.

• The term “Farsi” gained traction in English-speaking countries through Iranian immigrants, but linguists often prefer “Persian” for consistency.

🏛️ Cultural & Historical Weight

• Persian evokes the grandeur of the Persian Empire, classical literature (think Rumi, Hafez), and centuries of influence across Asia5.

• Farsi reflects the modern, localized identity of the language as spoken in Iran today.

Difference between Persian/Farsi and Dari?

🗣️ Farsi and Dari are two major dialects of the Persian language, spoken primarily in Iran and Afghanistan, respectively.

They’re mutually intelligible, much like British and American English, but they differ in pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural nuance.

🌍 Geographic & Cultural Context

• Farsi: Spoken in Iran, where it’s the official language.

• Dari: Spoken in Afghanistan, also an official language alongside Pashto.

• Both trace their roots to Old Persian, but evolved separately due to regional influences.

🔤 Pronunciation Differences

• Dari tends to preserve older Persian sounds:

  • Pronounces ق (qāf) as a hard "q", while Farsi softens it to "gh".

  • Uses و (waaw) as "w", whereas Farsi pronounces it "v".

• Farsi has a more melodic, flowing rhythm; Dari is more staccato and formal.

📚 Vocabulary Variations

• Farsi borrows more from French, while Dari leans toward English and Arabic influences.

🧠 Grammar & Usage

• Formal grammar is nearly identical.

• In colloquial speech, Dari often drops final consonants (e.g., "man" becomes "ma").

• Dari uses affectionate suffixes like -gak or -k (e.g., dokhtarak for “beloved daughter”).

✍️ Script & Writing

• Both use the Perso-Arabic script, but Dari may include extra diacritics for clarity.

• Written forms are highly similar and easily understood across both dialects.

Difference between Persian, Arabic, Dari, Pashto and Hazaragi

These languages and dialects are deeply intertwined with the cultures of the Middle East and Central Asia, but they’re quite distinct in origin, structure, and usage. Here's a breakdown to help you navigate the differences:

🌍 Language Family Origins

Arabic: Afro-Asiatic, Semitic, Middle East, North Africa

Persian: Indo-European, Iranian, Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan

Dari: Indo-European, Iranian (Persian dialect), Afghanistan

Pashto: Indo-European, Iranian (Eastern), Afghanistan, Pakistan

Hazaragi: Indo-European, Iranian (Persian dialect), Afghanistan (Hazara communities

🗣️ Key Differences

1. Arabic

• Script: Arabic script (original form)

• Grammar: Complex root-based system; verbs and nouns built from triliteral roots

• Pronunciation: Guttural sounds, emphatic consonants

• Usage: Official language in 20+ countries; liturgical language of Islam

2. Persian (Farsi)

• Script: Modified Arabic script (adds 4 letters)

• Grammar: Simpler than Arabic; no gender for nouns

• Pronunciation: Softer than Arabic; melodic intonation

• Usage: Official language of Iran; rich literary tradition

3. Dari

• Relation to Persian: Essentially Persian as spoken in Afghanistan

• Differences: Slightly different pronunciation and vocabulary (more Arabic loanwords)

• Mutual Intelligibility: Fully intelligible with Iranian Persian

• Usage: One of Afghanistan’s official languages

4. Pashto

• Script: Arabic-based, with additional letters

• Grammar: More complex than Persian; gendered nouns and verb agreement

• Pronunciation: Strong consonants; distinct rhythm

• Usage: Co-official language of Afghanistan; widely spoken in Pakistan

5. Hazaragi

• Relation to Dari: A dialect of Dari spoken by the Hazara people

• Unique Features:

  • Influenced by Turkic and Mongolic languages

  • Distinct accent and vocabulary

• Mutual Intelligibility: Understandable to Dari speakers, but with noticeable differences

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