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What is the Persian language also known as in English?
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The Persian language is also known as Farsi in English.
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Which language family does Persian belong to?
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Persian belongs to the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family.
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In which countries is Persian primarily spoken?
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Persian is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan (where it is known as Dari), and Tajikistan (where it is known as Tajik).
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How many letters are there in the Persian alphabet?
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The Persian alphabet has 32 letters.
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What script is used to write Persian?
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Persian is written in a variant of the Arabic script.
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What is a unique feature of Persian verbs compared to English?
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Persian verbs are conjugated based on tense, aspect, and mood, rather than person.
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What is the word order typically used in Persian sentences?
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Persian typically uses Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) word order.
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What is the Persian word for 'love'?
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The Persian word for 'love' is عشق (eshq).
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Name a famous Persian poet.
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Rumi (Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi) is a famous Persian poet.
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When is Nowruz celebrated in Persian-speaking countries?
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Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is celebrated on the vernal equinox, around March 21st.
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What is the Persian term for 'thank you'?
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The Persian term for 'thank you' is 'mersi' or 'tashakkor'.
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Is Persian an inflected language?
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Yes, Persian is an inflected language, using prefixes, suffixes, and sometimes changes within the word stem to convey different grammatical categories.
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What is the Persian word for 'peace'?
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The Persian word for 'peace' is صلح (solh).
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How does Persian indicate gender in its nouns?
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Persian does not have gender distinctions in its nouns.
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Which influential empire used Persian as its administrative language?
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The Persian language was used as the administrative language of the Persian Empire, particularly during the Achaemenid and Sassanian periods.
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