معماری
me'mâri/miʔ.maː.ˈriː/
The English word "architecture" is معماری (me'mâri) in Persian. Wiktionary also lists مهرازی (mehrâzi).
Meaning: art and science of designing buildings and other structures (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| معماری | me'mâri | /miʔ.maː.ˈriː/ (Classical Persian) |
| مهرازی | mehrâzi |
The term refers to the art and science of designing buildings and other structures.
What does it mean word for word?
The word معماری is derived from me'mâr (architect) and the suffix -i, which forms an abstract noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /miʔ.maː.ˈriː/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Persian culture, the concept of معماری extends beyond buildings to include the 'architecture' of the soul or the heart in mystical poetry.
- Persian architecture often uses the muqarnas or 'stalactite' vaulting, a complex 3D geometric honeycomb that transforms square rooms into circular domes.
- Traditional Persian معماری is famous for the 'four-garden' layout called chahar bagh, which symbolizes the four rivers of paradise.
Examples in context
- شما علاقه‌مند به هنر معماری هستید؟Do you have an interest in architecture?
- بله، فکر می‌کنم معماری یکی از هنرهای خیلی جالب است.Yes, I think architecture is one of the most fascinating arts.
- معماری این ساختمان بسیار مدرن است.me'māri-ye in sākhtemān besyār modern ast.The architecture of this building is very modern.
- او در رشته معماری تحصیل می‌کند.u dar reshteye me'māri tahsil mikonad.He studies architecture.
- من به معماری سنتی علاقه دارم.man be me'māri-ye sonnati alaghe dāram.I am interested in traditional architecture.
Example conversation
Ali and Maryam are walking through the city center.
- علی Aliمریم، معماری این کلیسا را ببین.Maryam, me'māri-ye in kelisā rā bebin.Maryam, look at the architecture of this church.
- مریم Maryamواقعاً زیبا و خاص است.Vāghe'an zibā va khās ast.It is truly beautiful and unique.
- علی Aliدوست داری معماری یاد بگیری؟Doust dāri me'māri yād begiri?Would you like to learn architecture?
- مریم Maryamبله، خیلی دوست دارم.Bale, kheyli doust dāram.Yes, I would love to.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “architecture” translations and entries معماری, مهرازی, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
