زیبا
zibâ/zeː.ˈbaː/
The English word 'beautiful' is translated into Persian as زیبا (zibâ).
The word is an adjective used to describe something as attractive.
Meaning: attractive (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
You can create the noun meaning 'beauty' or 'a beautiful thing' by adding the suffix '-ی' to the adjective, resulting in زیبایی. Additionally, the form زیباست is a combination of the adjective زیبا and the third-person singular present copula است, meaning 'is beautiful'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as zibâ (/zeː.ˈbaː/). It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 2 of 2 syllable.
Did you know?
- To express a deeper, more soulful beauty, Persians might use the word دلربا (delrobâ), which literally translates to 'heart-stealing'.
- The root of زیبا is connected to the idea of 'deserving' or 'meriting' something, suggesting that beauty is an inherent worth.
- While زیبا is a standard term, Persian speakers often use the word خوشگل in casual conversation to mean 'beautiful' or 'pretty'.
Examples in context
- عصمت چیز زیبایی است.Innocence is a beautiful thing.This example uses the adjective زیبا to describe a thing.Tatoeba #3840506 by kuarash, translation #1375 by CM
- موزهٔ آقا خان زیباست.The Aga Khan Museum is beautiful.This sentence shows how to use زیبا to describe a museum.Tatoeba #10338353 by cojiluc, translation #8505184 by shekitten
- آواز بلبل‌ها بسیار زیباست.The song of nightingales is very beautiful.This sentence uses زیبا to describe a song.Tatoeba #8107659 by cojiluc, translation #5126403 by CarpeLanam
- منظره‌ی طبیعت زیبا استThe view of nature is beautiful.
- این نقاشی بسیار زیباستThis painting is very beautiful.
- تو خیلی خوشگلیYou are very beautiful.
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Example conversation
Niloofar and Amir are visiting an art gallery.
- نیلوفر Niloufarاین نقاشی خیلی زیبا است.In naghashi kheyli ziba ast.This painting is very beautiful.
- امیر Amirبله، رنگ‌های آن عالی هستند.Bale, rang-haye an ali hastand.Yes, its colors are great.
- نیلوفر Niloufarبه نظرت این مجسمه هم زیباست؟Be nazaret in mojassame ham zibast?Do you think this statue is beautiful too?
- امیر Amirآره، واقعاً جذاب است.Are, vaghean jazzab ast.Yeah, it's really attractive.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry زیبا, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries زیبا, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
