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Oct 2025
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About this episode
In this episode, we’re going to explore a topic that’s a bit different and more emotional than usual. Life is full of happy moments, but also difficult ones—especially when we lose someone we love.

In such times, just a few kind and heartfelt words can bring comfort to those who are grieving.That’s why, in this episode, we’ll learn how to offer condolences in Persian.

We’ll look at different words used for “death” in various contexts, and we’ll also practice common phrases for expressing sympathy and responding to condolences.

If Podgap makes your Persian learning journey easier and more enjoyable, share it with your friends — it truly means the world to us!We’d also love to hear from you: drop us a message anytime at podgapp@gmail.com
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