Beyond Greetings:
While mastering basic greetings is crucial, knowing how to talk about professions in Persian unlocks a whole new level of communication. It equips you to navigate workplace interactions with confidence, but also fuels those seemingly mundane “water cooler talks.” Whether it’s discussing career aspirations with a new friend, navigating a service encounter with a shop owner, or simply connecting with locals about their daily lives, understanding professions empowers you to engage in meaningful conversations, smoothing over awkward silences and fostering deeper connections. So, go beyond greetings and delve into the world of Persian professions – it’s your key to unlocking richer interactions and a more immersive language learning journey!
60+ Job Titles in Persian:
| # | Persian | Transliteration | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | کشاورز | Keshāvarz | Farmer |
| 2 | هنرمند | Honarmand | Artist |
| 3 | نویسنده | Nevisande | Writer |
| 4 | موسیقیدان | Musighidān | Musician |
| 5 | بازیگر | Bāzigar | Actor/Actress |
| 6 | خواننده | Khānande | Singer |
| 7 | رقّاص | Raqqās | Dancer |
| 8 | مدیر | Modir | Manager |
| 9 | حسابدار | Hesābdār | Accountant |
| 10 | بازاریاب | Bāzāryāb | Marketer |
| 11 | فروشنده | Forushande | Salesperson |
| 12 | کارآفرین | Kārāfarin | Entrepreneur |
| 13 | کارشناس | Kārshenās | Expert |
| 14 | مشاور | Moshāver | Consultant |
| 15 | معمار | Me’mār | Architect |
| 16 | برقکار | Barghkār | Electrician |
| 17 | لوله کش | Lulé-kesh | Plumber |
| 18 | نجّار | Najjār | Carpenter |
| 19 | طرّاح | Tarrāh | Designer |
| 20 | زمین شناس | Zamin-shenās | Geologist |
| 21 | معلّم | Mo’allem | Teacher |
| 22 | استاد دانشگاه | Ostād-e dāneshgāh | Professor |
| 23 | مهندس | Mohandes | Engineer |
| 24 | آشپز | Āshpaz | Chef |
| 25 | برنامه نویس | Barnāme-nevis | Programmer |
| 26 | گرافیست | Gerāfist | Graphic Designer |
| 27 | توسعه دهنده وب | Tose’e-dahandeye web | Web Developer |
| 28 | مترجم | Motarjem | Translator |
| 29 | مترجم همزمان | Motarjem-e hamzamān | Simultaneous Interpreter |
| 30 | وکیل | Vakil | Lawyer |
| 31 | قاضی | Qāzi | Judge |
| 32 | پلیس | Polis | Police Officer |
| 33 | آتش نشان | Ātashneshān | Firefighter |
| 34 | روزنامه نگار | Ruznāme-negār | Journalist |
| 35 | عکّاس | Akkās | Photographer |
| 36 | پزشک، دکتر | Pezeshk, Doktor | Doctor |
| 37 | پرستار | Parastār | Nurse |
| 38 | دندانپزشک | Dandān-pezeshk | Dentist |
| 39 | داروساز | Dāru-sāz | Pharmacist |
| 40 | منشی | Monshi | Secretary |
| 41 | کارمند | Kārmand | Employee |
| 42 | کتابدار | Ketabdār | Librarian |
| 43 | آرایشگر | Ārāyeshgar | Hairdresser |
| 44 | خیّاط | Khayyāt | Tailor |
| 45 | پرستار بچّه | Parastār-e bachche | Babysitter |
| 46 | رفتگر | Roftegar | Street Sweeper |
| 47 | فضانورد | Fazānvard | Astronaut |
| 48 | باستان شناس | Bāstān-shenās | Archaeologist |
| 49 | زیست شناس | Zist-shenās | Biologist |
| 50 | شیمی دان | Shimi-dān | Chemist |
| 51 | فیزیک دان | Fizik-dān | Physicist |
| 52 | روان شناس | Ravān-shenās | Psychologist |
| 53 | جامعه شناس | Jāme’e-shenās | Sociologist |
| 54 | مورّخ | Movarrekh | Historian |
| 55 | مددکار اجتماعی | Madadkār-e ejtemā’i | Social Worker |
| 56 | ورزشکار | Varzeshkār | Athlete |
| 57 | مربّی | Morabbi | Coach |
| 58 | داور | Dāvar | Referee |
| 59 | راننده | Rānande | Driver |
| 60 | خلبان | Khalabān | Pilot |
| 61 | مکانیک | Mekānik | Mechanic |
| 62 | راهنمای تور | Rāhnamā-ye tur | Tour Guide |
How to talk about work in Persian: Useful Phrases
| What is your job? | Shoghl-e shoma chiye? | شغل شما چیه؟ |
| I am a … .(Replace … with your profession) | Man … Hastam. | من … هستم. |
| Where do you work? / Where is your work place? | Koja kār mikonid? | کجا کار می کنید؟ |
| I work at … . (Replace … with your workplace) | Man dar … kār mikonam. | من در … کار می کنم. |
| What are your responsibilities? | Che Mas’ooliyat-hā-yi darid? | چه مسئولیت هایی دارید؟ |
| How long have you been working here? | Che moddat-e ke inja kār mikonid? | چه مدته که اینجا کار می کنید؟ |
| I need to speak to your manager. | Bayad bā modir-e shoma sohbat konam. | باید با مدیر شما صحبت کنم. |
| Can I take a leave of absence? | Mitunam morakhkhasi begiram? | می تونم مرخّصی بگیرم؟ |
| I want a promotion. | Tarfi’ mikhām. | ترفیع می خوام. |
| Are you satisfied with your job? | Az kāretun rāzi hastid? | از کارتون راضی هستید؟ |
| Yes, I like this job very much. | Bale, in kār ro keyli dust daram. | بله، این کار رو خیلی دوست دارم. |
| No, I am looking for a new job. | Na, man donbāle ye kāre jadidam. | نه، من دنبال یه کار جدیدم. |
| Can you help me find a job? | Mitunid be man dar peydā kardane kār komak konid? | می تونید به من در پیدا کردن کار کمک کنید؟ |
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As you expand your vocabulary with these 60+ professions in Persian, remember that places like Azadi Innovation Factory embody the spirit of innovation and the diverse careers available in today’s world.
By incorporating these job names and work phrases into your vocabulary, you’ll be well on your way to engaging in natural and meaningful conversations about professions and careers in Persian. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t be afraid to try and have fun with it!
Note: In lesson 6 of our “Let’s Learn Persian! (A1)” online course, we delve deeper into this topic with engaging dialogues and interactive practices to help you boost your vocabulary effectively. Ready to enhance your Persian skills? Enroll in the course here!
