حیوان
heyvan
The English word "animal" is حیوان (heyvan) in Persian.
حیوان refers to an organism that is not human.
Meaning: organism other than human (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural "animals", you add the suffix -at to the word, resulting in حیوانات.
How do you pronounce it?
heyvan
Did you know?
- In traditional Persian philosophy, humans are often described as حیوان ناطق, which translates to 'the speaking animal' or 'the rational animal'.
- In Persian, calling someone a حیوان is a common and sharp insult, implying they are devoid of manners or basic human decency.
- The word حیوان shares the same root as the word for 'life' (حیات), linking the concept of being an animal directly to the state of being alive.
Examples in context
- انسان یک حیوان عاقل است.Man is a rational animal.This sentence illustrates the use of حیوان in the context of human rationality.Tatoeba #1074706 by mahdiye, translation #3114635 by megamanenm
- انسان تنها حیوانی است که می تواند بخندد.Man is the only animal that can laugh.This sentence shows how to use حیوان when describing a unique capability of humans.Tatoeba #528906 by mahdiye, translation #270295 by CM
- شکارچیان حیوان وحشی را با یک تور طنابی محکم گرفتند.The hunters captured the wild animal with a strong rope net.This sentence demonstrates the use of حیوان when describing a wild animal.Tatoeba #9971634 by cojiluc, translation #34952 by orcrist
- ما به دانشگاه برای مطالعه دربارهٔ حیوانات آمده‌ایم.We have come to the university to study about animals.
- بچه‌ها، بهترین کتاب‌ها دربارهٔ حیوانات جنگلی هستند.Kids, the best books are about wild animals.
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Example conversation
Mohammad and Niloufar are visiting a zoo together.
- محمد Mohammadاین حیوان چه نام دارد؟In heyvān che nām dārad?What is this animal called?
- نیلوفر Niloufarفکر می‌کنم این یک زرافه باشد.Fekr mikonam in yek zarāfe bāshad.I think this is a giraffe.
- محمد Mohammadچه حیوان زیبایی است!Che heyvān-e zibāyi ast!What a beautiful animal!
- نیلوفر Niloufarبله، گردنش خیلی بلند است.Bale, gardanash kheyli boland ast.Yes, its neck is very long.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
