شگفت‌انگیز
shegeft-angiz
The English word "amazing" can be translated into Persian as شگفت‌انگیز (shegeft-angiz).
The primary way to describe something possessing uniquely wonderful qualities is by using شگفت‌انگیز. You may also use synonyms like حیرت‌آور when you want to emphasize a sense of astonishment or bewilderment.
Meaning: possessing uniquely wonderful qualities (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
شگفت‌انگیز is a compound word consisting of shegeft, meaning wonder or astonishment and the suffix -angiz, meaning inducing or causing.
Which one should you use?
While شگفت‌انگیز is a standard way to say amazing, حیرت‌آور is a synonym that specifically highlights the feeling of being astonished or bewildered.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, شگفت‌انگیز is invariable. It does not change its form when used with different nouns and is not affected by gender.
How do you pronounce it?
shegeft-angiz
Did you know?
- If you want to say something is 'amazingly' good in a very enthusiastic, colloquial way, you might use the word معرکه (ma'reke), which originates from the word for 'battle' or 'clash'.
- In colloquial Persian, people often avoid the formal شگفت‌انگیز and instead use باحال, which literally means 'with mood' or 'having a cool vibe'.
- While شگفت‌انگیز is a perfect written word, in casual Tehran slang, people often swap it for the much shorter خفن, which literally means 'cool' or 'badass' but functions as 'amazing'.
Examples in context
- کنسرت دیشب عالی بود، واقعاً شگفت انگیز بود!The concert last night was great, it was truly amazing!
- پیشنهاد شما واقعاً عالی است.Your suggestion is really amazing.
- امشب مهمونی خیلی خفن داشتیم!We had an amazing party tonight!
- فیلمی دیدی؟ آخر فیلم واقعاً عالیه!Have you seen the movie? The ending is really amazing!
- این منظره واقعاً شگفت‌انگیز است.in manzare vaqe'an shegeft-angiz ast.This view is truly amazing.
- او توانایی‌های شگفت‌انگیزی دارد.u tavana'i-haye shegeft-angizi darad.She has amazing abilities.
- ایده‌ی تو شگفت‌انگیز بود.ideye to shegeft-angiz bud.Your idea was amazing.
Example conversation
Mohammad and Zahra are looking at a painting in a gallery.
- محمد Mohammadزهرا، این تابلو را ببین.Zahra, in tablo ra bebin.Zahra, look at this painting.
- زهرا Zahraواقعاً شگفت‌انگیز است!Vaghe'an shekoft-angiz ast!It really is amazing!
- محمد Mohammadرنگ‌های آن خیلی زیبا هستند.Rang-haye an kheyli ziba hastand.Its colors are very beautiful.
- زهرا Zahraبله، هنر عجیبی است.Bale, honar-e ajibi ast.Yes, it is a strange art.
