Internet & WiFi

1. رمز وای‌فای چیست؟

   ramz-e vāyfāy chist?

   What is the Wi-Fi password?

   Usage

   Used at hotels, cafes, or restaurants to ask for the Wi-Fi password

   Grammar Note

   "Chist" contracts "chi/che" (what) + "ast" (is). "Ramz-e obur" is a synonym for password. VPN usage is widespread in Iran due to internet restrictions

2. اینترنت اینجا کند است

   internet injā kond ast

   The internet here is slow

   Usage

   Used to report a slow internet connection

   Grammar Note

   "Kond" (slow) is the opposite of "sari'" (fast). Also useful: "internet qat' shodeh" (internet disconnected), "internet vasl nemi-shavad" (can't connect)

3. می‌توانم گوشی‌ام را شارژ کنم؟

   Mitavānam gushi-yam rā shārzh konam?

   Can I charge my phone?

   Usage

   Used at cafes, hotels, or airports to ask to charge your phone

   Grammar Note

   "Gushi" originally means "ear" (as in earpiece), now means phone. "Sharzer" = charger. Iran uses European-type plugs (Type C/F)

4. اینجا وی‌پی‌ان کار می‌کند؟

   Injā vi-pi-en kār mikonad?

   Does VPN work here?

   Usage

   Used to ask whether VPN works, important in Iran due to internet restrictions

   Grammar Note

   "Kar kardan" is a compound verb meaning "to work/function." Many services (Google, Instagram) are blocked in Iran; VPN is essential for travelers. Set it up before arrival

5. سیم‌کارت محلی می‌خواهم بخرم

   simkārt-e mahalli mikhāham bekharam

   I want to buy a local SIM card

   Usage

   Used upon arrival to purchase a local SIM card for data and calls

   Grammar Note

   Iran's main carriers are Irancell (ایرانسل) and Hamrahe Aval (همراه اول). Passport required. Data plans are called "basteye internet" (internet package)

6. اینجا وای‌فای رایگان دارد؟

   injā vāyfāy rāyegān dārad?

   Does this place have free Wi-Fi?

   Usage

   Used to check whether free Wi-Fi is available at a cafe or hotel

   Grammar Note

   "Rayegan" is the native Persian word for "free." The Arabic-derived "majani" is also used. Free Wi-Fi is common in urban cafes

7. ایمیلم باز نمی‌شود

   imeylam bāz nemishavad

   My email is not opening

   Usage

   Used to report that email is inaccessible, often due to internet restrictions

   Grammar Note

   "Baz nemi-shavad" = "baz" (open) + "nemi-shavad" (doesn't become). "Nemi-" is the negative present prefix. Gmail is often inaccessible without VPN

8. اتصال اینترنت قطع شده

   ettesāl-e internet qat' shode

   The internet connection has been cut

   Usage

   Used to report that the internet connection has dropped

   Grammar Note

   "Qat' shodan" is a compound verb meaning "to be cut/disconnected." "Shodeh" marks completion/change. Follow with "dobareh vasl konid" (please reconnect)

9. عکس‌هایم را آپلود می‌کنم

   aks-hā-yam rā uplod mikonam

   I am uploading my photos

   Usage

   Used to explain that you are uploading photos, for example when connection is needed

   Grammar Note

   "Aks-ha" is the plural of "aks" (photo) using suffix "-ha." "Upload kardan" is a loanword compound verb. "Download kardan" follows the same pattern

10. اینجا کافی‌نت دارد؟

    injā kāfinet dārad?

    Is there an internet cafe here?

    Usage

    Used when looking for a public internet access point or internet cafe

    Grammar Note

    "Kafi-net" abbreviates "cafe-net." Common in Iranian cities. Sometimes called "otaq-e internet" (internet room). Some provide VPN-enabled connections

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