Tag: Language
“Eshgham”, listen on to learn the sweetest of Iranian sweet-talk and why this “mush” is such an important part of the culture.
Iranians feel differently about paternal uncles and maternal uncles, while honourary uncles feel all sorts of things. Why?! Iranian aunts, however… Shhh!
Iranians feel differently about paternal uncles and maternal uncles, while honourary uncles feel all sorts of things. Why?! Iranian aunts, however… Shhh!
Yup, quite possibly the most contentious question you can ask of an Iranian — listen to our take, our audience’s take, and the take of a special guest.
Yup, quite possibly the most contentious question you can ask of an Iranian — listen to our take, our audience’s take, and the take of a special guest.
Learn what Pingilish (or Fingilish) is. Learn how to use it. Then learn how you’ll upset people by simply trying to use it.
Learn what Pingilish (or Fingilish) is. Learn how to use it. Then learn how you’ll upset people by simply trying to use it.
Iranians are not ones for saying no, but when they do say no, they don’t actually say no. Listen to learn about the Iranian “noch” — when to do it, and how to do it.
Iranians are not ones for saying no, but when they do say no, they don’t actually say no. Listen to learn about the Iranian “noch” — when to do it, and how to do it.
“Khob”, UI expert, Reza joins us to discuss how and why Iranians “hamash” alternate between languages, “va” we also read listener examples of this practice, also known as code-switch, “kholaaseh”.
“Khob”, UI expert, Reza joins us to discuss how and why Iranians “hamash” alternate between languages, “va” we also read listener examples of this practice, also known as code-switch, “kholaaseh”.
Listen to us give translations of the many peculiar Persian insults, innuendos and inappropriate words used by Iranians around the world.
Learn about the weird, the wonderful and the unpronounceable names used by Iranians. Also — bonus content! — listen to learn what you shouldn’t call your Iranian child.
We called various places in Tehran, and ask stupid questions… but in English. Listen to see how Iranians responded.
Iranians will casually suggest that they’ll sacrifice themselves for you — listen in to learn how to respond.
Iranians may hide among you, wearing your national dress, but they can’t hide when they talk.
Learn how to express frustration, how to be sarcastic and how to tell someone where to go when they’ve ticked you off.