پاییز
pâyiz/paː.ˈjiːz/
The English word 'autumn' is translated into Persian as پاییز (pâyiz). It is also spelled پائیز (pâ'iz). Wiktionary also lists خَزان (xazân) and خَریف (xarif).
Meaning: season (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| پاییز | pâyiz | /paː.ˈjiːz/ (Classical Persian) | |
| پائیز | pâ'iz | alternative form | |
| خَزان | xazân | ||
| خَریف | xarif |
While پاییز is the standard term, other words like خزان or خَریف can be used depending on the desired poetic tone or specific imagery.
Which one should you use?
پاییز is the most common and standard word for autumn used in everyday conversation and modern literature. In contrast, خزان is a more poetic or literary term that often specifically evokes the imagery of falling leaves and decay. پائیز is simply an alternative spelling of پاییز.
How do you pronounce it?
The word پاییز is pronounced /paː.ˈjiːz/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The Persian word پاییز shares a deep linguistic ancestor with the Czech word 'podzim', as both describe the season as a movement toward winter.
- The term خزان is often used metaphorically in Persian to describe a period of decline or sadness in a person's life or a civilization.
- The term خَریف is often used in agricultural contexts to refer to the autumn harvest period rather than the season as a whole.
Examples in context
- بهار می‌کارند، پاییز می‌دروند.Spring sows, autumn reaps.The first sentence shows the use of پاییز in a proverb about sowing and reaping.Tatoeba #12164735 by cojiluc, translation #666083 by bluepie88
- برگ ها قهوه ای می شن توی پاییز.Leaves go brown in autumn.The second sentence uses پاییز to describe the color change of leaves.Tatoeba #2194914 by ismaximum, translation #2194912 by ismaximum
- اواخر پاییز در اسکاتلند نسبتاً سرد است.Late autumn in Scotland is rather cold.The third sentence uses پاییز to describe the weather conditions in late autumn.Tatoeba #739795 by ghasemkiani, translation #51989 by CK
- فصل پاییز یکی از زیباترین فصل‌هاست.Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons.
- رنگارنگی‌های پاییز همیشه دل ما را شاد می‌کند.The vibrant colors of autumn always bring joy to our hearts.
Example conversation
Amir and Niloufar are talking about their favorite time of year.
- امیر Amirفصل مورد علاقه تو چیست؟Fasle morede alaagheye to chist?What is your favorite season?
- نیلوفر Niloufarمن پاییز را خیلی دوست دارم.Man paayiz ra kheyli doost daaram.I love autumn very much.
- امیر Amirچرا پاییز را دوست داری؟Chera paayiz ra doost daari?Why do you like autumn?
- نیلوفر Niloufarچون هوای پاییز عالی است.Chon havaaye paayiz aali ast.Because the autumn weather is great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “autumn” translations and entries پاییز, پائیز, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries پاییز, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
