Persian · Common Verbs
گفتن
goftan
To say
Beginnerverb
Definition
To say or tell; begu — tell me!
Example
چی گفتی؟
What did you say?
Etymology
The verb 'گفتن' (goftan), meaning 'to say', stems from Old Persian and is closely related to the act of vocal expression. It has long been a fundamental component of communication in the Persian language.
How & Where It’s Used
'گفتن' is prevalent in both spoken and written forms across all registers, used in informal conversations and formal discourse, remaining integral to everyday expressions.