فرش
farsh
In Persian, the English word "carpet" is translated as فرش (farsh).
فرش refers to a fabric used as a floor covering. You can use the related phrase بافت فرش to talk about carpet weaving, or فروشنده فرش to refer to a carpet seller. Additionally, the noun can be used in the verb phrase فرش کردن, which means to carpet a room or to lay down a carpet.
Meaning: a fabric used as a floor covering (noun)
Which one should you use?
While فرش is the general word for any floor covering or carpet, the term قالی specifically refers to traditional, hand-woven oriental rugs.
How do you pronounce it?
farsh
Did you know?
- In many traditional Persian homes, the way a فرش is laid out can actually dictate the social hierarchy of where guests sit during a gathering.
- Historically, Persian carpets were used as 'portable walls' in nomadic tents, where the فرش acted as both the floor and the insulation for the walls.
- Because of the cultural importance of rugs, the term قالی is often used in poetry and classical literature to represent a metaphor for the intricate patterns of life or fate.
Examples in context
- فرش مندرس بود و می بایست عوض می شد.The carpet was worn out and had to be replaced.This sentence shows how to describe a worn-out فرش.Tatoeba #3839792 by kuarash, translation #3839250 by janms
- ما یک فرش نو می خواهیم.We want a new carpet.This sentence illustrates expressing a desire for a new فرش.Tatoeba #1601762 by AsliAbbasi, translation #269074 by CK
- یک فرش بزرگ روی زمین است.There's a large carpet on the floor.This sentence describes the location of a large فرش on the floor.Tatoeba #3793520 by AchillePoirot, translation #3792694 by mervert1
- من علاقه‌مند به خرید فرشی با کیفیت برای اتاق پذیرایی‌ام هستم.I am interested in purchasing a high-quality carpet for my living room.
Example conversation
Maryam and Amir are decorating their new living room.
- مریم Maryamامیر، این فرش خیلی زیباست.Amir, in farsh kheyli zibast.Amir, this carpet is very beautiful.
- امیر Amirبله، اما برای این اتاق خیلی بزرگ است.Bale, ama baraye in otagh kheyli bozorg ast.Yes, but it is too big for this room.
- مریم Maryamمی توانیم یک فرش کوچک‌تر بخریم.Mi tavanim yek farsh kouchaktar bekharim.We can buy a smaller carpet.
- امیر Amirفکر خوبیه، بریم بگردیم.Fekre khoobie, berim begardim.That is a good idea, let's go look.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
