General "what" (asking for information):
* چی (chi): This is the most common and versatile way to say "what" in Farsi. It's used in a wide range of contexts, from asking simple questions to expressing surprise.
"What" as a pronoun:
* چه (che): Used when asking for a specific thing or category, similar to "which" or "what kind of".
"What" as a conjunction:
* که (ke): Used to introduce a clause, similar to "that" or "which".
Example sentences:
* چی میخوای؟ (Chi mikhayi?) - What do you want?
* چه کتابی میخونی؟ (Che ketaabi mikhoni?) - What book are you reading?
* نمیدونم که چی میخوام (Nemidoonam ke chi mikhaam) - I don't know what I want.
Note: The pronunciation of "chi" and "che" can be slightly different depending on the dialect. However, the meaning and usage are generally consistent.