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Dialect comparison

Dari vs Farsi

Compare two dialects of Persian side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.

Dari

The Persian variety spoken in Afghanistan, sharing deep roots with Farsi while carrying its own vocabulary and pronunciation.

Spoken in
Speakers (approx.)
20,000,000
Approximate centre
33.93°, 67.71°
Farsi

The standard Persian variety spoken in Iran, with a rich literary tradition rooted in classical poetry and modern expression.

Spoken in
Speakers (approx.)
70,000,000
Approximate centre
32.43°, 53.69°

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DialectDariThe Persian variety spoken in Afghanistan, sharing deep roots with Farsi while carrying its own vocabulary and pronunciation.DialectFarsiThe standard Persian variety spoken in Iran, with a rich literary tradition rooted in classical poetry and modern expression.CompareDari vs HazaragiAtlasExplore the atlasRead the full picture of Persian and the dialects within it.