گونه
gōna/ɡoː.ˈna/
The Persian word for cheek is گونه (gōna).
Meaning: part of face (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /ɡoː.ˈna/. It is romanized as gōna.
Did you know?
- The word گونه is a homonym in Persian. Depending on the context, it can mean 'cheek' or 'type', 'sort' and 'species'.
- The word گونه shares a common ancestor with the Old Armenian word gunak, which also refers to color or form.
- In Persian, describing someone as having 'rosy cheeks' is a standard way to express health, youth, or even a specific state of being in love.
Examples in context
- من یک خال روی گونه دارم.I have a mole on my cheek.This sentence is useful for describing the location of a mole on the گونه.Tatoeba #10777021 by cojiluc, translation #8928181 by CK
- جسد به کمک یک خال روی گونه شناسایی شد.The dead body was identified by a mole on the cheek.This sentence shows how a mole on the گونه can be used to identify a body.Tatoeba #10777022 by cojiluc, translation #49643 by CM
Example conversation
Sara is applying makeup in front of a mirror.
- محمد Mohammadسارا، چه چیزی روی گونهات مالیدی؟Sara, che chizi rooye guneh-at malidi?Sara, what did you put on your cheek?
- سارا Saraکمی رژگونه زدم تا صورتم شادتر به نظر برسد.kami rozh-guneh zadam ta sooratam shad-tar be nazar berasad.I put on some blush to make my face look brighter.
- محمد Mohammadخیلی طبیعی شده است.kheyli tabi-i shode ast.It looks very natural.
- سارا Saraممنونم محمد، خوشحالم که خوشت آمد.mamnoonam Mohammad, khosh-halam ke khoshat amad.Thanks Mohammad, I'm glad you like it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry گونه, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries گونه, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
