October 19, 2004
Daily Double
Volek... dadam vaay!
Iranians from various part of the country have unique expressions/sounds.
For instance Abadanis are famous for saying "volek" before
starting their first sentence. Other examples:
-- Turkish: "e- la-da" (meaning?)
-- Shomali: "A-ooo" (expression of surprise?)
-- Isfahan: "Jakhtee" (just)
-- Shirazi: "Kakoo" ("brother")
-- Mashadi: "Modaanam o nemee gom" ("I know, but I won't
tell")
-- Shahroodi: "Kaa-cheh" (dumb ass)
Winnder: Mazdak Heidary-Khajehpour. Sad Afarin!
The person
who wins the most number of daily quizes in a month will
be awarded a book valued at up to $50 from Mage
Publishers and their name will be enshrined in the Column
of Champions!
The award for second place will be "Avaaz-e
Khaateraat", Shahrokh Golestan's interview with the late Delkash, including
memorable songs from 50 years ago up to her recent concert in London. This cassette
tape produced by the BBC Persian Service, has been donated by Reza Moini, most
kindly.
Answers to previous quiz questions >>> HERE
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