Dari
The language
Dari is a Persian language spoken by Afghan peoples and it is common for a quarter to half the population to receive education in it. It has been officially recognised since 1964 and has various dialects.
Phrases
These are the terms and phrases used in Dari to talk about struggle and distress.
Term/Phrase | Meaning (in English) | Part of the body affected (if applicable) | Sound recording | Example use in a sentence |
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Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
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The Body
Number | Meaning (in English) | Meaning in (insert language) | Recording |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Head | Example | Example |
2 | Eyes | Example | Example |
3 | Nose | Example | Example |
4 | Mouth | Example | Example |
5 | Ear | Example | Example |
6 | Mind | Example | Example |
7 | Shoulder | Example | Example |
8 | Chest, heart | Example | Example |
9 | Stomach, gut | Example | Example |
10 | Arm | Example | Example |
11 | Hand | Example | Example |
12 | Thigh | Example | Example |
13 | Knee | Example | Example |
14 | Foot | Example | Example |
15 | Back | Example | Example |
Links to Further Resources
Links to work (e.g. academic papers) and organisations that aim to improve the health and well-being of Dari-speaking people.
appointments for COVID19, managing wellbeing and self-care infographics in Dari
Resources
Booking appointments for COVID19, migrant healthcare rights, managing wellbeing and self-care infographic resources for people who speak Dari: [1]