Burning hot in Persian (Farsi): Dagh

Dagh in a sentence

Real lines from the course, said by the people you meet in it.

1. Som, your friend

   Baleh! Dagh, lotfan.

   Yes! Burning hot, please.

   Module 9, lesson 1

2. Shir-e dagh nemikham merci

   I don't want hot milk, thanks.

   Module 9, lesson 2

3. Sara, a family friend

   Ye chai mikham, dagh!

   I want a tea, burning hot!

   Module 9, lesson 3

4. Darya, your cousin

   Shir-e dagh?

   Hot milk?

   Module 9, lesson 6

5. Nommi, your friend

   Chai mikhay? Dagh?

   Do you want tea? Hot?

   Module 9, lesson 6

When to say Dagh

Dagh is hot enough to burn: chai dagh-e! For a cozy fire or warm milk, say garm.

Questions people ask about Dagh