بزرگ
bozorg/bu.ˈzurɡ/
The Persian word for big is بزرگ (bozorg). Wiktionary also lists بُزُرْگ (buzurg) and کَلَان (kalān).
Meaning: of a great size (adj)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| بزرگ | bozorg | /bu.ˈzurɡ/ (Classical Persian) | |
| بُزُرْگ | buzurg | ||
| کَلَان | kalān | ||
| مِهْ | mih | ||
| گنده | gonde | /ɡan.ˈda/ (Classical Persian) | |
| کلان | kalân | /ka.ˈlaːn/ (Classical Persian) | |
| کَتَه | kata | dialectal | |
| گت | got, gat | [ɡot (Iran, narrow) ɡæt] (Iran, narrow) |
dialectal |
The term refers to something of a great size.
Which one should you use?
While بزرگ is the standard, neutral term for 'big' or 'large' used in both formal and everyday contexts, گنده is more colloquial.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
گنده is an informal or colloquial way to say big, often used for physical objects or in a slightly more blunt manner than بزرگ.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The forms کَتَه and گت are dialectal.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the superlative degree, meaning 'biggest', use بزرگ‌ترین.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /bu.ˈzurɡ/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The phrase بزرگ کردن literally means 'to make big', but it is the standard way to say 'to raise' or 'to bring up' a child.
- In Persian, the word بزرگ can mean 'big' in size, but it also means 'elder' or 'senior' when referring to people. You might use it to call someone your 'big brother' rather than just describing his physical height.
- While بزرگ is the standard word, using the colloquial گنده to describe a person can be perceived as quite rude or even insulting, implying they are clumsy or oversized in an unrefined way.
Examples in context
- او خانواده‌ی بزرگی دارد.He has a big family.This sentence shows how to use بزرگ to describe a family.Tatoeba #786199 by efaresdi, translation #786206 by Eldad
- کشتی به یک موج بزرگ برخورد کرد.The ship was hit by a big wave.This sentence illustrates the use of بزرگ when describing a wave.Tatoeba #10322717 by cojiluc, translation #7055724 by CarpeLanam
- همه اش تنها یک سوء تفاهم بزرگ است.It's all just a big misunderstanding.This sentence demonstrates using بزرگ to describe a misunderstanding.Tatoeba #538628 by mahdiye, translation #537917 by CM
- آن ساختمان بزرگ است.That building is big.
- خانه‌ی بزرگی که امروز دیدمThe big house that I saw today
- این ماشین بزرگ‌ترین ماشینه.This car is the biggest car.
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Amir and Zahra are looking at a house for rent.
- امیر Amirاین خانه خیلی بزرگ است.In khāne kheyli bozorg ast.This house is very big.
- زهرا Zahraبله، اما قیمت آن زیاد است.Bale, ammā gheymat-e ān ziād ast.Yes, but its price is high.
- امیر Amirما به یک اتاق بزرگ نیاز داریم.Mā be yek otāgh-e bozorg niyāz dārim.We need a big room.
- زهرا Zahraپس اینجا برای ما عالی است.Pas injā barāye mā āli ast.Then this place is great for us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “big” translations and entries بزرگ, گنده, کلان, گت, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
