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Miran, M. Alam – 1975
Forms of address in Afghan society reflect the relationships between the speakers as well as the society's structure. In Afghan Persian, or Dari, first, second, and last names have different semantic dimensions. Boys' first names usually consist of two parts or morphemes, of which one may be part of the father's name. Girls' names usually consist…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Family Relationship, Interaction Process Analysis, Language Patterns