پسر بد
The English phrase 'bad boy' can be translated into Persian as پسر بد.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase پسر بد is composed of پسر (boy) and بد (bad).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Persian, the adjective بد (bad) follows the noun پسر (boy). When used with an indefinite article (a/an), the adjective takes the 'ی' suffix, resulting in پسر بدی.
Did you know?
- While پسر بد translates to 'bad boy', Persian culture often uses the word شیطون (meaning 'devilish') to describe a 'bad boy' who is merely mischievous or naughty.
- Despite the striking resemblance in sound, the Persian word بد (bad) is entirely unrelated to the English word 'bad'.
- In Persian, the word پسر specifically means 'son' as well as 'boy', and is used interchangeably depending on the context.
Examples in context
- تو پسر بدی بوده ای.You've been a very bad boy.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use پسر بد.Tatoeba #9955947 by Fateme, translation #3358971 by CK
- چرا آن پسر بد را دوست داری؟cherā ān pesar-e bad rā dūst dāri?Why do you like that bad boy?
Example conversation
Sara is teasing Reza about his rebellious behavior.
- سارا Saraرضا، تو یک پسر بد هستی!Reza, to yek pesar-e bad hasti!Reza, you are a bad boy!
- رضا Rezaمن واقعاً پسر بدی نیستم.man vāghe'an pesar-e badi nistam.I am not really a bad boy.
- سارا Saraاما امروز خیلی شیطانی بودی.ammā emruz kheyli sheytāni būdi.But you were very naughty today.
- رضا Rezaفقط کمی شوخی کردم.fagat kami shookhi kardam.I was just joking a little.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بد, پسر, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
