Jeremy Francis

The Persian word for pomegranate is انار. انار refers to the fruit of the Punica granatum.

The English word ‘bat’ is translated into Persian as شَبپَرَه, خُفاش or شَبکور. All three terms refer to the small flying mammal.

In Persian, the word for nap is چرت. چرت is a noun referring to a short period of sleep, especially during the day.

The Persian word for waist is کمر (kamar). کمر refers to the waist, but it is also commonly used to refer to the lower back area.

The English word “cup” can be translated into Persian as فِنْجان, پِنْگان or جام.

The Persian phrase for “a little” is کمی. The phrase is used as an adverb to indicate a small extent or degree.

The Persian word for cannon is توپ (tōp). توپ is used to refer to an artillery piece. Note that this is the same word used for a ball.

The Persian word for truck is کامیون. کامیون refers to a heavier motor vehicle designed to carry goods.

The English phrase “hello, nice to meet you” is translated into Persian as سلام، از آشنایی با شما خوشبختم.

The English word “prosecutor” is translated into Persian as دادستان. دادستان refers to a prosecuting attorney.