مَغْز
maġz
The Persian word for brain is مَغْز (maġz). Wiktionary also lists دِمَاغ (dimāġ) and دِماغ (demâġ).
Meaning: organ (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| مَغْز | maġz | |
| دِمَاغ | dimāġ | |
| دِماغ | demâġ | archaic |
مَغْز is the preferred term when referring to the anatomical organ in medical or scientific contexts.
Which one should you use?
The form دِماغ is considered an archaic spelling or usage.
How do you pronounce it?
maġz
Did you know?
- In colloquial Persian, the expression مَغْزِ مَن را نَخور literally translates to 'do not eat my brain' and is used to tell someone to stop nagging or talking incessantly.
- While مَغْز refers to the biological organ, the word مَغْز is also used to mean the 'kernel' or 'core' of a nut, such as a walnut.
- In traditional Persian medicine, the brain was often associated with the 'coolness' of the temperament. Certain foods were prescribed to 'cool' the مَغْز to treat agitation or fever.
Examples in context
- عقل شما بسیار تیز و حاد است.Your brain is very sharp and keen.
- بررسی معایناتی نشان داد که مغز او سالم است.Examinations revealed that his brain is healthy.
Example conversation
Amir and Sara are talking about a science documentary.
- سارا Saraاین مستند درباره مَغْز بود.in mostanad darbāre-ye maghz bud.This documentary was about the brain.
- امیر Amirواقعاً جالب بود، نه؟vāghe'an jāleb bud, na?It was really interesting, wasn't it?
- سارا Saraبله، یاد گرفتم چطور مَغْز کار میکند.bale, yād gereftam chetor maghz kār mikonad.Yes, I learned how the brain works.
- امیر Amirمن هم همین طور.man ham hamin tor.Me too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brain” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
