بمب
bomb
The English word "bomb" is translated into Persian as بمب.
بمب is a noun referring to a device filled with explosives.
Meaning: device filled with explosives (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bomb.
Did you know?
- In Persian slang, calling something a بمب can actually be a compliment, implying it is 'explosively' good or impressive.
- The word بمب is a direct loanword from the French word 'bombe'.
- The Persian alphabet writes بمب from right to left, meaning the letter ب (b) appears twice, framing the م (m) in the center.
Examples in context
- آنها یک بمب پیدا کردند.anhā yek bomb peydā kardand.They found a bomb.
- بمب در نزدیکی ایستگاه بود.bomb dar nazdikiye istāhgāh bud.The bomb was near the station.
- پلیس بمب را خنثی کرد.polis bomb rā khonsi kard.The police neutralized the bomb.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing a news report about a security incident.
- نیلوفر Niloufarخبر شنیدی؟ یک بمب پیدا کردند.Khabar shenidi? Yek bomb peyda kardand.Did you hear the news? They found a bomb.
- امیر Amirواقعاً؟ کجا بود بمب؟Vaghean? Koja bood bomb?Really? Where was the bomb?
- نیلوفر Niloufarدر مرکز شهر بود، نیلوفر.Dar markaz-e shahr bood, Niloufar.It was in the city center, Niloufar.
- امیر Amirامیدوارم کسی آسیب ندیده باشد.Omidvaram kasi asib nadide bashad.I hope no one was hurt.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بمب, CC BY-SA 4.0.
