Basic Verbs

1. Рафтан

   Raf-tan

   To go

   Usage

   The key motion verb; combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Headwords are the infinitive in -тан / -дан. Desire is "… мехоҳам".

2. Омадан

   O-ma-dan

   To come

   Usage

   Used when a person or a vehicle arrives

3. Хӯрдан

   Khur-dan

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything about meals

4. Нӯшидан

   Nu-shi-dan

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering or declining drinks

5. Харидан

   Kha-ri-dan

   To buy

   Usage

   Shopping verb; pair it with the item name

6. Дидан

   Di-dan

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing, and for asking to be shown an item

7. Интизор шудан

   In-ti-zor shu-dan

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for explaining a meeting arrangement

8. Ман рафтан мехоҳам

   Man raf-tan me-kho-ham

   I want to go

   Usage

   The standard way to state a destination; add a place name

9. Ман хӯрдан мехоҳам

   Man khur-dan me-kho-ham

   I want to eat

   Usage

   State what you feel like eating; add the dish name

10. Ман инро мехоҳам

    Man in-ro me-kho-ham

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at an item and say you would like it

11. Ба ман лозим нест

    Ba man lo-zim nest

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Decline a bag, a receipt, or anything else you do not need

12. Ман меҷӯям

    Man me-ju-yam

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say what you are trying to find, place or object

13. Ман дорам

    Man do-ram

    I have it

    Usage

    States possession; used to confirm tickets or bookings

    Grammar Note

    Tajik does have a verb "доштан" (to have); "ман дорам" expresses possession.

14. Ман надорам

    Man na-do-ram

    I don't have it

    Usage

    States you do not have it, e.g. no cash on you

15. Ман пулро аз банкомат гирифтан мехоҳам

    Man pul-ro az ban-ko-mat gi-rif-tan me-kho-ham

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    State your intent at an ATM or a bank

16. Ман брон кардан мехоҳам

    Man bron kar-dan me-kho-ham

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    For booking a table or a room

17. Ба ман кӯмак кунед

    Ba man ku-mak ku-ned

    Please help me

    Usage

    Ask for concrete help: carrying a bag, working a machine

18. Ба ман гӯед

    Ba man gu-ed

    Please tell me

    Usage

    Prefaces a question when you want information

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