بازو
bâzu/baː.ˈzuː/
In Persian, the English word 'arm' can be translated as بازو (bâzu) or دست.
Meaning: upper appendage from shoulder to wrist (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| بازو | bâzu | /baː.ˈzuː/ (Classical Persian) |
| دست | dast | /ˈdast/ (Classical Persian) |
Which one should you use?
بازو specifically refers to the upper arm. The word بازو (bâzu) specifically refers to the anatomical upper arm and is more precise than دست in medical or formal contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of بازو is بازوها.
How do you pronounce it?
The word بازو is pronounced /baː.ˈzuː/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In Persian culture, the phrase دستت درد نکند meaning 'may your hand not ache' is a common way to say 'thank you' for a physical task.
- The term دست can be used to refer to a 'set' or 'collection' of matching items such as a set of tea glasses.
- The word دست is used in dozens of Persian idioms to mean 'power' or 'control' rather than a body part.
Examples in context
- بازوی چپم سوزن‌سوزن می‌شود.My left arm is tingling.This sentence uses بازو to describe a sensation in the left arm.Tatoeba #12879124 by Amirreza_Farid, translation #5746263 by CM
- دست چپش شکست.He broke his left arm.This sentence uses دست to describe a broken left arm.Tatoeba #509108 by farhadarkani, translation #296680 by CK
- من دست خود را بر روی میز گذاشتم.I put my arm on the table.
- او دست‌هایش را بالا گرفت.She raised her arms.
- دستم درد می‌کنه.My arm hurts.
- داداش، دستت چی شده؟Brother, what happened to your arm?
- او بازوی خود را بالا برد.u bâzu-ye khod râ bâlâ bord.He raised his arm.
Example conversation
Mohammad is telling Sara about a gym injury.
- محمد Mohammadبازویم خیلی درد می‌کند.Bāzuy-am kheyli dard mikonad.My arm hurts a lot.
- سارا Saraچه اتفاقی افتاد، محمد؟Che ettefāghi oftād, Mohammad?What happened, Mohammad?
- محمد Mohammadوزنه سنگینی زدم.Vazne-ye sangini zadam.I lifted a heavy weight.
- سارا Saraباید به دکتر بروی.Bāyad be doktor beravi.You should go to the doctor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “arm” translations and entries بازو, دست, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
