Farsi

American

[fahr-see] / ˈfɑr si /

noun

the modern Iranian language of Iran and western Afghanistan, written in the Arabic alphabet; modern Persian.

Farsi British

/ ˈfɑːsiː /

noun

another name for Persian

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Farsi

He had been a tailor in Afghanistan, but also worked with military personnel, translating his native Farsi alongside Dari, Pashto, Urdu and Arabic.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

When Iran scored, an employee jumping and clapping behind the counter led a chant in Farsi of “long live the Shah.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

Heller said the vanity loomed large years later when she met this likable, young man who only spoke Farsi but wanted to make sculptures mainly from mirrors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026

Amsterdam-based nonprofit Radio Zamaneh began shortwave broadcasts during the January protests, sending a nightly Farsi news programme from 11:00 pm Tehran time.

From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026

Laleh said, switching back to Farsi now that she had a receptive audience.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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