باسن
basan
The Persian word for bum is باسن (basan).
باسن is used to refer specifically to the buttocks.
Meaning: informal: butt(ocks) specifically (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word کون is a prevalent slang term for the same body part, and عقب serves as a formal alternative to refer to the rear end of the body.
How do you pronounce it?
basan
Did you know?
- Because Persian culture places high value on 'Taarof' or extreme politeness, even the slightly formal باسن might be replaced by even more indirect descriptions in certain social circles.
- The vulgarity of کون is significantly higher than the English 'ass', and it is frequently used as a building block for complex, multi-word insults that are much more offensive than simple English swearing.
- When speaking to children, Persian parents often use much softer, more playful words than 'bum' to refer to the same body part.
Examples in context
- باسن او خیلی بزرگ است.basane u kheyli bozorg ast.Her bum is very big.
Example conversation
Zahra and Mohammad are talking about a workout routine.
- زهرا Zahraکدام ورزش برای باسن بهتر است؟Kodam varzesh baraye basan behtar ast?Which exercise is better for the bum?
- محمد Mohammadاسکوات بهترین گزینه است.Squat behtarin gozine ast.Squats are the best option.
- زهرا Zahraمن هر روز ورزش میکنم.Man har ruz varzesh mikonam.I exercise every day.
- محمد Mohammadخیلی خوب است، زهرا.Kheyli khub ast, Zahra.That is very good, Zahra.
