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How do you say what in farsi?

"What" in Farsi can be translated in a few different ways, depending on the context:

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.

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