ساختمان
sakhteman
The Persian word for building is ساختمان (sakhteman).
ساختمان is the general term used to describe a closed structure with walls and a roof.
Meaning: closed structure with walls and a roof (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ساختمان is the standard term for a building, the word بنا is often used in more formal or architectural contexts to refer to a structure or edifice. For specific types of buildings, you might use عمارت to refer to a large or important building like a skyscraper or قصر to indicate an opulent or grand building such as a palace.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word ساختمان plural (buildings), add the suffix -hā to the end to form ساختمان‌ها.
How do you pronounce it?
sakhteman
Did you know?
- In poetic Persian, the word بنا is frequently used to describe things that aren't physical buildings, such as the 'building' of a relationship or a hope.
- When discussing real estate, Persians frequently use the word واحد, meaning 'unit', to refer to a specific apartment or structural part of a building.
- The root of ساختمان comes from the verb ساختن, which means 'to make' or 'to build'. This means the word literally translates to 'the thing that is made'.
Examples in context
- پلیس ساختمان را محاصره کرد.Police surrounded the building.This sentence shows how to use ساختمان when discussing police surrounding a structure.Tatoeba #12878691 by manelie, translation #10155991 by CK
- آن ساختمان سفید یک سردخانه است.That white building is a morgue.This sentence uses ساختمان to identify a white building as a morgue.Tatoeba #12903996 by cojiluc, translation #467845 by CK
- ساختمان می‌سوزد.The building is on fire.This sentence demonstrates using ساختمان to state that a building is on fire.Tatoeba #10888418 by farzanshabani, translation #1739754 by CM
- برادرم یک خونه دوبلکس خرید.My brother bought a duplex house.
- به نظرم این بنا از خاصیت زیبایی معماری برخوردار است.In my opinion, this building has a beautiful architectural feature.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Amir and Niloufar are looking for a specific office.
- امیر Amirکدام ساختمان دفتر شماست؟Kodam sakhteman daftar-e shomaast?Which building is your office?
- نیلوفر Niloufarآن ساختمان بلند، دفتر من است.An sakhteman-e boland, daftar-e man ast.That tall building is my office.
- امیر Amirآیا ورودی ساختمان باز است؟Aya vorudi-ye sakhteman baz ast?Is the building entrance open?
- نیلوفر Niloufarبله، بیایید داخل ساختمان برویم.Bale, biyayid dakhel-e sakhteman beravim.Yes, let's go inside the building.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
