Iranian of the Day

Jahanshah Rashidian

I am not fluent in Gazi nor German, but the book by Dr. Sajjadi (a surgeon from the area, who bacame interested in the cultural heritage of the region), includes 6-7 pages listing words.  It's surprising to know that Islam is the main religion, but Arabic has not influenced their daily dialogue.   According to the book, the language dates back to the Sassanid era. Extensive use of Peh, Zhe, and Guf is further proof.

The book by Issler is old and most probably not in wide circulation.  Being in Germany you have a better chance of finding it than I do.

More info:  Gaz is a province near Isfahan, on the way to Tehran.   Interestingly, some of the other provinces in the region, such as Koohpayeh, Natanz, Sadeh, etc., use similar words, though these areas are geographically far apart.  Gaz province has produced many geniuses.  That I know for sure :)) 

I'm now interested to do more research myself.  Hope this was helpful.

Sakine Bikineh

I am curious to see some similarities between "Gazi" and German. 

In  German universities, there is a discipline " Orientalistik" which includes Persian, Turkish, and Arabic languages. Furthermore, German grassroots can visit Persian courses in "Volkshochaschule" (a nationwide state institute for different subjects).  

Sehr Schoen! She has a nice ESHVEH!

I believe, I saw this about a year ago. She had memorized most, but had to look sometimes. The question is, is she still with the same boy friend who taught her this?

Vielen dank!

Yar-e Dabestani by John

Good job

The only thing my girlfriends ever learned was to say salam , chetroi, and bashe.

Must be hell of a woman to learn the whole  song !!!!

Languages

MZK joon, I take it as a compliment, thanks.  I learned that at the Institute of Higher Teachings of the Free Spirit of Godmommy (IHTFSG ;)

JR, I know of at least one ancient language in central Iran, Gazi (roots in the Pahlavi Dari) that has a number of Germanic words in its dialogue.   Interesting stuff.  Wilhelm Issler and M. Schapeka have done extensive research on the subject.*

S.B.

*Source:  Family archives and "Farhang va Taarikhe Gaz Borkhaar," by Dr. Sajjadi Jazi

good pronounciation...

... but the eshveh and dancing part quite doesn't fit the spirit of the song.

Darius Kadivar

What I rather enjoyed is the fact that Darius is now so famous, that he's referred to by Sakineh Bikineh as "DK". ;)!

Almost no Accent

German alphabet, contrary to English, better fits Persian pronunciation.  My wife speaks only a few Persian words, but with no accent.

Moment agha ! Moment !

Ishoon lab nemizanan shazdeh ! What would your brother say ? This is a case for Aspiran Ghias Abadi...

Great rendition ,almost no accent ! Thank you :-)

Very nice!

I'd seen this a couple of years ago and liked it a lot.  She sings with almost no accent, and seems to love the song.

Someone else had already provided a link to the same clip not too long ago here.  I think it was DK. 

S.B.

Afarin

Seems strange coming out of her mouth. Great job and nice smile !

That is true

She is no lip singing and she is doing a great job. Well done.

فقط لب میزنه، ولی‌ درد و بلاش بخوره تو سر احمقی نژاد!

Every voice counts! Every action counts!

did she

learn it from roseta stone video's and CD's