جعبه
The English word "box" is translated into Persian as جعبه.
جعبه refers to a cuboid space or a container.
Meaning: cuboid space, container (noun)
Which one should you use?
While جعبه refers to a standard box, the word صندوق is often used for larger and sturdier containers such as a chest, crate or a safe.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of جعبه is جعبه‌ها.
Did you know?
- The word جعبه was borrowed from the Arabic word جَعْبَة, which originally referred to a quiver for arrows.
- Persian speakers use the word صندوق to refer to a 'cash register' in a store, treating the till as a secure box for money.
- If you are referring to a small, ornate jewelry box, Persian speakers often prefer the more elegant term صندوقچه instead of جعبه.
Examples in context
- این جعبه از جوب است.This box is from Jobe.This sentence shows how to identify the origin of a جعبه.Tatoeba #654397 by pliiganto, translation #7783897 by shayan
- این جعبه خالی است. هیچ چیز درون آن نیست.This box is empty. It has nothing in it.This sentence describes an empty جعبه.Tatoeba #916226 by mahdiye, translation #57500 by papabear
- من یک جعبه انار از ارمنستان دریافت کردم.I have received a box of pomegranates from Armenia.This sentence illustrates receiving a جعبه of pomegranates.Tatoeba #10774706 by cojiluc, translation #3655615 by rbbrbb
- لطفاً آن کتاب را درون جعبه قرار دهید.Please put that book inside the box.
- جعبه‌ی بازی کامپیوتری ات کجاست؟Where is your computer game box?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mohammad and Zahra are cleaning the living room.
- محمد Mohammadاین جعبه کجاست؟In ja'be kojast?Where is this box?
- زهرا Zahraآن جعبه روی میز است، محمد.An ja'be ruye miz ast, Mohammad.That box is on the table, Mohammad.
- محمد Mohammadچه چیزی توی جعبه است؟Che chizi tuye ja'be ast?What is inside the box?
- زهرا Zahraچندتا کتاب قدیمی است.Chandta ketabe ghadimi ast.There are a few old books.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries جعبه, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
