تخته نرد
takhteh nard
The English word backgammon is translated into Persian as تخته نرد (takhteh nard).
The term تخته نرد is used to refer to both the physical board game and the game itself.
Meaning: board game (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of takhteh, meaning board and nard, meaning backgammon.
How do you pronounce it?
takhteh nard
Did you know?
- Historically, games like تخته نرد were sometimes viewed with suspicion or banned by certain religious authorities due to the use of dice, which were associated with chance rather than skill.
- If you study the word 'takht', you discover it is related to the concept of being 'elevated', which is why it refers to both a throne and a board.
- While تخته نرد is the standard name, the game is often associated with the 'coffee house' culture of Iran, where it serves as a social catalyst for political and local gossip.
Examples in context
- بعد ناهار می‌تونیم بازی تخته نرد کنیم؟Can we play backgammon after lunch?
- او عاشق بازی تخته نرد است.u āshegh-e bāzi-ye takht-e nard ast.He loves playing backgammon.
- یک تخته نرد جدید بخریم؟yek takht-e nard-e jadid bekharim?Shall we buy a new backgammon board?
- تخته نرد بازی قدیمی است.takht-e nard bāzi-ye ghadimi ast.Backgammon is an old game.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to do at a cafe.
- مریم Maryamمحمد، می‌خواهی تخته نرد بازی کنیم؟Mohammad, mikhāhi takhte nard bāzi konim?Mohammad, do you want to play backgammon?
- محمد Mohammadبله، من خیلی دوست دارم.Bale, man kheyli doost dāram.Yes, I like it very much.
- مریم Maryamپس من تخته نرد را می‌آورم.Pas man takhte nard rā mi-āvaram.Then I will bring the backgammon.
- محمد Mohammadعالی است، من منتظرم.Āli ast, man montazeram.That's great, I'm waiting.
