مَسْکَه
maska
The English word "butter" is translated into Persian as مَسْکَه (maska) or کَرِه.
Meaning: soft foodstuff made from milk (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| مَسْکَه | maska |
| کَرِه | kare |
Both words refer to the soft foodstuff made from milk.
How do you pronounce it?
maska
Did you know?
- While کَرِه is the standard modern term, مَسْکَه is more likely to be encountered in classical poetry or ancient medical texts.
- In some rural Iranian regions, butter is traditionally stored in leather bags or skin pouches to preserve it without refrigeration.
- The word کَرِه is also used in some dialects to describe a 'clump' or a heavy, thick mass of something, not just dairy.
Example sentences for Persian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Mohammad and Sara are preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
- محمد Mohammadسارا، مَسْکَه کجاست؟Sāra, maskeh kojāst?Sara, where is the butter?
- سارا Saraداخل یخچال است، محمد.Dākhel-e yakhchāl ast, Mohammad.It is inside the refrigerator, Mohammad.
- محمد Mohammadممنون، مَسْکَه تمام شده است.Mamnun, maskeh tamām shodeh ast.Thanks, the butter is finished.
- سارا Saraپس باید فردا بخریم.Pas bāyad fardā bekharim.Then we must buy some tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “butter” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
