هوا
hava
The Persian word for "air" is هوا (hava).
While هوا refers to the mixture of gases making up the atmosphere, it is also frequently used in daily conversation to mean "weather".
Meaning: mixture of gases making up the atmosphere of the Earth (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
hava
Did you know?
- In certain poetic contexts, هوا can also refer to 'desire' or 'whim', describing a person who is driven by their passing thoughts or impulses.
- In Persian, the phrase هوای کسی را داشتن literally translates to 'having someone's air', but it actually means to look after someone's interests or to support them.
- The word هوا is a direct loanword from Arabic, where it originates from the root meaning 'to fall' or 'to descend', relating to air descending from the heavens.
Examples in context
- این محله به خاطر هوای آلوده بدنام است.This district is notorious for air pollution.This sentence shows how to use هوا when discussing pollution.Tatoeba #7839681 by cojiluc, translation #57919 by CK
- خاکستر آتشفشانی سفر هوایی را مختل کرد.Volcanic ash disrupted air travel.This sentence uses هوا in the context of travel.Tatoeba #11924407 by cojiluc, translation #1103245 by supplementfacts
- در دوران جنگ سرد، ناوگان و پایگاه‌های هوایی شوروی در کوبا و ویتنام وجود داشتند.In the Cold War era, Soviet naval and air bases existed in Cuba and Vietnam.This sentence uses هوا to describe military air bases.Tatoeba #10732331 by cojiluc, translation #1493087 by AKINCI81
- در کشور پارس، هوا صاف بود.In Persia, the air was clear.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Amir and Sara are talking about the weather outside.
- امیر Amirسارا، بیا پنجره را باز کنیم تا هوا عوض شود.Sara, biya panjere ra baz konim ta hava avaz shavad.Sara, let's open the window to change the air.
- سارا Saraامیر، بیرون هوا خیلی سرد است.Amir, birun hava kheyli sard ast.Amir, the air outside is very cold.
- امیر Amirولی هوای تازه برای سلامتی خوب است.Vali havaye tazeh baraye salamati khub ast.But fresh air is good for health.
- سارا Saraباشه، فقط کمی بازش می‌کنم.Bashe, faghat kami bazesh mikonam.Okay, I'll just open it a little.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries هوا, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
