How would you say this in Farsi?

[Voynich]

Is there a word for "the" in Farsi? How would say (in the Latin alphabet and in more formal Farsi):

The latern illuminates the correct path.

It seems that "correct path" would be something like "râst râh".

 

[Azadre]

Is there a word for "the" in Farsi? How would say (in the Latin alphabet and in more formal Farsi):

The latern illuminates the correct path.

It seems that "correct path" would be something like "râst râh".

I am rather certian there isn't a the in farsi.. Then again, my farsi is very limited.

 

[amadeus]

http://www.iranonline.com/DorNegar/

Ran a quick google on it, there's a downloadable English-Farsi dictionary.

 

[stormbind]

I think there is but not in the given context. Consider "The Who made good music" vs "Who made good music"

I know nothing

 

[Sanaz]

Is there a word for "the" in Farsi? How would say (in the Latin alphabet and in more formal Farsi):

The latern illuminates the correct path.

It seems that "correct path" would be something like "râst râh".

There is no definitive article ("the", "a") in Farsi. One translation for "correct path" or "right path" is "rahe dorost" (path right). The whole translation could be "cheragh rahe dorost roshan mekone" or "lantern path right light makes", but that may not be what you are looking for formal Farsi.

 

[Jeratain]

The whole translation could be "cheragh rahe dorost roshan mekone"

That's the best translation IMHO.

 

[philippe]

what IS Farsi?

 

[Jawz II]

a language spoken in iran and most of afghanistan and parts of pakistan and india

 

[Sanaz]

Farsi is the 'Arabized' equivalent of Parsi. Since there is no /p/ sound in Arabic language, the Arabs replaced /p/ of Parsi with /f/ after they invaded Iran. Parsi refers to Persia and means 'of Persia' or 'of Iran', the English version of which is Persian, while 'Farsi' conveys no message about the background of Iran (known as Persia in history). In this regard, 'Persian' is equal to 'Iranian'.
Today, the Iranians use the term Farsi for their language only. The English equivalent of 'Farsi' is 'Persian' (the language of Persia). Persian can be used for all Iran-related items and has a broader meaning while Farsi fails to do so.
In short, Persian language is the official language in Iran. The Iranians call this language 'Farsi'.
I hope this definition is clear enough and is a good answer to 'Persian or Farsi?' discussions.

http://www.easypersian.com/

 

[HamaticBabylon]

a language spoken in iran and most of afghanistan and parts of pakistan and india

I did not know that! Hmmm i thought the Irainians speak Persian!

 

[stormbind]

I'm trying the Persian lessons on that site. It's pretty neat

Is anyone joining me in learning Persian?

 

[Azadre]

stormbind, I am learning the numbers and letters right now.