Update Date: July 21, 2024
The letter “د” (Dal) is the 9th letter of the Persian alphabet. It is an important letter in Farsi and is pronounced like the English letter “D”. In this post, we will learn how to write and pronounce the letter D in Farsi “د”.
The shape of “د” is simple and easy to write. It looks like a small, curved line that bends down and to the right then left. You will often see this letter in many common Persian words.
To pronounce “د”, you can think of the “d” sound in the English words “dog” or “day”. It’s a clear and soft sound that is easy to make.
Learning the letter D in Farsi “د” is a great step in your journey to mastering the Persian language. It will help you read and write many Persian words.
Keep reading this post to see examples of words with letter D in Farsi, and to practice writing and pronouncing this important letter. We hope you enjoy learning and find it useful. Stay with us to explore more about the letter “د” and improve your Farsi skills!
Types of Letter D in Farsi
Letter D in Farsi (دال) is pronounced as Dal (the ‘a’ in ‘Dal’ sounds like ‘a’ in ‘car’); in other words, it is pronounced the same way letter D in English. This letter has only one shape:
- د
Letter D in Farsi- د
The Persian letter “D” (د) can join letters before and after it in words. It is used in different positions, making it important for writing Persian smoothly. For instance, in the word “داد” (dād – gave), “D” (د) connects with the letters around it. Similarly, in “باد” (bād – wind), “آباد” (ābād – prosperous), “اَدَب” (adab – manners), “بااَدَب” (bā adab – polite), “بَد” (bad – bad), “اَبَد” (abad – eternity), and “آداب” (ādāb – etiquette), “D” (د) joins with the letters before and sometimes after it.
When writing or reading Persian, understanding how “D” (د) connects with surrounding letters helps in forming words correctly. Practicing this will make your Persian writing and reading smoother. Keep practicing to get better at using letter D in Farsi words!
Practice Time
Now, let’s practice letter D in Farsi and the words you learned above:
………..:د
……….:بَد
……….:باد
………..:اَبَد
………:بااَدَب
……….:آداب
………:اَدَب
……….:آباد
………..:داد
Letter D in Farsi- D like Dear
Well done on finishing this lesson on the letter (د) D in Farsi alphabet! You’ve now mastered how to write and pronounce this important letter. Understanding “D” is a crucial step in your journey to reading and writing Persian effectively.
To solidify your knowledge and continue improving, keep practicing with the exercises and examples provided. Dive deeper into our free lessons on the Persian alphabet to build a strong foundation in the language. If you have any questions about the letter “D” or if you need personalized assistance from a native Persian teacher, please contact us. We’re here to support your learning journey and help you achieve fluency in Farsi. Stay committed to your practice, and we look forward to helping you reach your language goals!