Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of curiosity and gather information effortlessly using Persian's intuitive question words and structures.
- Identify people and things using 'Ki' and 'Chi'.
- Inquire about time, place, and quantity with 'Key', 'Kojā', and 'Chand'.
- Offer choices and select options using 'Kodām' and the connector 'yā'.
तुम क्या सीखोगे
Hey there! Ready to dive into one of the most essential skills in Persian? Asking questions! Don't worry, it's easier than you think and super useful. In this chapter, you'll learn how to ask anything on your mind using magic words like Ki (Who), Chi (What), Kojā (Where), Key (When), Chand? (How many/much?), and Kodām? (Which?). You'll see exactly how to place these words in a sentence without messing up the natural flow (remember, the verb always comes at the end!). For example, you don't need to move the question word to the front; just swap out the noun you're asking about with Ki or Chi, and you're good to go! Imagine you're at the bazaar and want to ask,
How many is this?or
Which one do you want?Or when you're making new friends, you'll want to know, "What's your name?
or Where do you live?Even for making plans, you can ask,When should we go?" We'll teach you how to use
Chand? to inquire about quantity or price (and remember, always follow it with a singular noun). You'll also master Kodām? for making choices between options. Plus, there's a cool little word: «yā» (or)! With «yā,» you can offer choices, like This or that? By the end of this chapter, you'll be able to confidently ask about people, things, places, times, and quantities, gathering all the information you need. Nothing will slip past you now! Ready? Let's go!
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फ़ारसी प्रश्न शब्द: कौन (Ki) और क्या (Chi)सवाल वाले शब्द को वाक्य की शुरुआत में मत ले जाओ; बस संज्ञा की जगह «की» या «ची» लगाओ और क्रिया को आखिर में रखो।
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फ़ारसी में कहाँ और कब: kojā और keyतो, तुम्हारे पास दो जादुई सवाल पूछने वाले शब्द हैं: «کجا» (कहाँ) और «کِی» (कब)। इन्हें सीधे क्रिया से पहले लगाओ, वाक्य का क्रम नहीं बदलता। बस इतना ही!
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फ़ारसी में 'कितने/कितना' पूछना (chand?)फ़ारसी में किसी चीज़ की मात्रा या दाम पूछने के लिए, 'चंद' के बाद हमेशा एकवचन संज्ञा का इस्तेमाल करो।
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कौन सा? (kodām?) — फ़ारसी में विकल्प चुननाजब तुम्हें किसी चीज़ में से कुछ चुनना हो, तो
kodāmका इस्तेमाल करो. इसे हमेशा «एकवचन संज्ञा» से पहले लगाते हैं. बस इतना ही! -
फ़ारसी में "या" कैसे कहें: `yā` (یا)«या» (yā) का मतलब 'or' है। ये संज्ञाओं, विशेषणों या वाक्यांशों को «जोड़ता है» और इसका रूप कभी «नहीं बदलता»।
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to ask for someone's identity or the name of an object.
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By the end you will be able to schedule meetings and find locations using time and place interrogatives.
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By the end you will be able to shop and compare items using quantity and choice markers.
अध्याय गाइड
Overview
or Where is...?" in your daily life?magic words like Ki (Who), Chi (What), Kojā (Where), Key (When), Chand? (How many/much?), and Kodām? (Which?) by simply slotting them into your sentences where the answer would normally be.How This Grammar Works
Common Mistakes
- 1✗ Wrong: Chi in ast? (What this is?)
- 1✗ Wrong: Chand ketābhā? (How many books?)
how many?, the noun that follows it must always be in its singular form in Persian. The plurality is understood from the question word itself.- 1✗ Wrong: In ast yā ān? (This is or that?)
Real Conversations
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Quick FAQ
Do I always put the Persian question word at the end of the sentence?
Not necessarily at the very end, but usually where the *answer* to the question would naturally sit within the sentence structure, often *before* the verb which remains at the end.
Is there a difference between asking how much for price versus quantity in Persian?
For price, you typically use In chand ast? (How much is this?). For quantity, you use Chand followed by the singular noun, like Chand ketāb? (How many books?).
Can I just use intonation to ask a question without a question word?
Yes, in simple yes/no questions, rising intonation can indicate a question (e.g., Shomā Irāni hastid? - You are Iranian?). However, for specific information, you'll need the appropriate question word.
Are these A1 Persian question words used in both formal and informal contexts?
Yes, Ki, Chi, Kojā, Key, Chand, Kodām, and yā are fundamental and used across both formal and informal speech. Politeness, however, might involve using formal you (shomā) or other polite phrases.
Cultural Context
मुख्य उदाहरण (8)
टिप्स और ट्रिक्स (4)
लिखावट का जाल
टेक्स्टिंग शॉर्टकट
सिर्फ़ एकवचन!
chand tâ sib कहना सही है, chand tâ sibhâ नहीं।Ezafe का जाल
मुख्य शब्दावली (8)
Real-World Preview
At the Grand Bazaar
Review Summary
- [Subject] + کی/چی (ki/chi) + [Verb]?
- [Subject] + کجا/کی (kojā/key) + [Verb]?
- چند (chand) + [Singular Noun] + [Verb]?
- کدام (kodām) + [Noun] + [Verb]?
- [Option A] + یا (yā) + [Option B]?
सामान्य गलतियाँ
After 'Chand' (How many), the noun must always be singular, even if you are asking about many items.
While 'key' can sometimes start a sentence, it is more natural to keep the subject first and the question word before the verb.
The question word 'Kodām' must come directly before the noun it is describing.
इस अध्याय के नियम (5)
Next Steps
You're doing amazing! Asking questions is the key to unlocking the Persian language. Keep being curious!
Walk around your room and ask 'In chie?' (What is this?) for every object.
Write 5 questions you would ask a shopkeeper in Tehran.
त्वरित अभ्यास (10)
___ ماشین مال توئه؟
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: कौन सा? (kodām?) — फ़ारसी में विकल्प चुनना
___ tâ sib?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: फ़ारसी में 'कितने/कितना' पूछना (chand?)
सबसे अच्छा अनौपचारिक वाक्यांश चुनें:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: फ़ारसी में 'कितने/कितना' पूछना (chand?)
Find and fix the mistake:
I want tea or coffee: من چای و قهوه میخوام.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: फ़ारसी में "या" कैसे कहें: `yā` (یا)
Find and fix the mistake:
کدوم فیلمها رو دوست داری؟ (एकल विकल्प के बारे में पूछने के लिए सुधार)
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: कौन सा? (kodām?) — फ़ारसी में विकल्प चुनना
___ amad? (Who came?)
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: फ़ारसी प्रश्न शब्द: कौन (Ki) और क्या (Chi)
Find and fix the mistake:
Chand tâ ketâbhâ dâri?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: फ़ारसी में 'कितने/कितना' पूछना (chand?)
Find and fix the mistake:
To ki mikhari? (What are you buying?)
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: फ़ारसी प्रश्न शब्द: कौन (Ki) और क्या (Chi)
تو ___ میروی؟ (तुम कहाँ जा रहे हो?)
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: फ़ारसी में कहाँ और कब: kojā और key
'कौन सा शहर?' पूछने का सही तरीका चुनें:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: कौन सा? (kodām?) — फ़ारसी में विकल्प चुनना
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