سانسور
sānsūr
The English word 'censure' (to criticize harshly) is translated into Persian as سانسور (sānsūr).
While سانسور is often listed for this meaning, it specifically refers to the act of censoring or suppressing information and media.
Meaning: to criticize harshly (verb)
Which one should you use?
If you want to express the English sense of 'censure' as harsh criticism or a reprimand, use سرزنش کردن. Use انتقاد for a more formal way to say censure.
How do you pronounce it?
sānsūr
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use سانسور to mean 'to criticize harshly'. In Persian, سانسور actually means 'to censor' (as in suppressing information or media). Instead, use سرزنش کردن to express the sense of criticizing or blaming.
Did you know?
- The Persian word سانسور was borrowed from the French word 'censure' rather than the English word 'censure'.
- Unlike the English 'censure', which can be a formal political or legal procedure, the Persian word سانسور is almost exclusively tied to the physical or digital removal of content.
- Because سانسور is a loanword from French, it follows French-influenced phonetic patterns in Persian. This often results in a more 'modern' or 'technical' feel compared to the more traditional and emotive native words like سرزنش کردن.
Examples in context
- او نمیخواست انتقادی از کارهای دیگران بیان کند.He didn't want to voice any censure about the actions of others.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a report at work.
- رضا Rezaزهرا، گزارش من چطور بود؟Zahra, gozareshe man chetor bud?Zahra, how was my report?
- زهرا Zahraخیلی خوب بود، اما رئیس آن را سانسور کرد.kheyli khub bud, ama rais an ra sansour kard.It was very good, but the boss censured it.
- رضا Rezaواقعاً؟ چه مشکلی داشت؟vaghean? che moshkoli dasht?Really? What was the problem with it?
- زهرا Zahraاو از لحن شما ناراضی بود.ou az lahne shoma narazi bud.He was dissatisfied with your tone.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries سانسور, CC BY-SA 4.0.
