How do we say ‘Let’s …’ in Persian?

Nima

Aug 9, 2024

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The subjunctive present 1st person plural is used: Berim restoraan! بریم رستوران ‘Let’s go to the restaurant!’ // In kaar-o nakonim! اینکارو نکنیم ‘Let’s not do this!’.

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