Perski

Perski is an adjective meaning “Persian” or “of Persia” in several languages, notably Polish. It is used to describe people, culture, language, and objects linked to the historical region of Persia, centered on modern Iran. In everyday usage, perski may refer to the Persian language, the Persian people, or things of Persian origin, such as Persian art, cuisine, or domestic animals.

Persian language

Persian, also called Farsi, is an Iranian language in the Western branch of the Indo-Iranian group of the Indo-European family. It has several primary varieties, including Iranian Persian (spoken in Iran), Dari (spoken in Afghanistan), and Tajik (spoken in Tajikistan). The standard script is the Perso-Arabic alphabet with additional letters; Tajik uses Cyrillic script. Persian has a rich literary tradition, with classical poets such as Rumi, Hafez, and Saadi, and remains a major language in education, media, and government in the region.

Persian cat

The Persian cat is a breed of domestic cat known for long fur, a flattened face, and a calm temperament. It originated from cats imported from Persia (modern Iran) during the 17th to 19th centuries and was developed further in Europe and North America. The breed is widely recognized by major cat fancier organizations and comes in a variety of colors and coat patterns.

Persian people and Persia

Historically, Persia refers to the region and its peoples, with Persian as a dominant cultural and linguistic group. In modern use, “Persian” can describe ethnic Persians within Iran and related cultural traditions. Today, the formal national designation is Iranian, though “Persian” remains common in discussions of history, literature, and heritage associated with the region.