🇮🇷 Persian phrases

How to Say "Where are you from?" in Persian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
شما از کجا هستید؟
"Where are you from?" in Persian · say it like shomaa az koja hastid

The most natural way to say "Where are you from?" in Persian is شما از کجا هستید؟. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

از کجا می‌آیید؟
more casual, often used among friends
شما اهل کجا هستید؟
slightly more formal, used in polite conversations

When to use it

You can use this phrase when meeting someone new and you want to know their background. It is a polite way to start a conversation. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Persian

PersianEnglish
شما از کجا هستید؟Where are you from?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the polite form 'شما' when addressing someone they don't know well.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear شما از کجا هستید؟, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Persian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it okay to ask this question to strangers?

Yes, it's generally acceptable in social situations, but be mindful of the context.

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