Farsi, also known as Persian, refers to the modern Iranian language spoken by the people of Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and parts of Uzbekistan. It belongs to the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family. Farsi is considered one of the oldest continuously spoken languages in the world, with a rich history dating back over two millennia.
Farsi is characterized by its unique script, which is written from right to left, and consists of an alphabet derived from the Arabic script with a few additional letters. The language has evolved over time from its Old Persian roots, influenced by various civilizations that have ruled over the region.
In terms of grammar, Farsi is an inflected language where word endings change according to their grammatical function. It features six vowel sounds and twenty-three consonant sounds, with a stress accent system that usually falls on the last syllable of a word.
Farsi has a vast vocabulary with borrowings from Arabic, as well as some words from Turkic, French, and English. It has a rich literary tradition, producing esteemed poets and epic works such as the Shahnameh.
Farsi is spoken by millions of people worldwide and has official status in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. It serves as a means of communication, instruction, and literary expression, contributing to the cultural and historical identity of the Persian-speaking communities.
