دایره
dāyira/daː.ji.ˈra/
The Persian word for circle is دایره (dāyira).
In geometry, دایره refers to a set of points that are equally distant from a center. It is also used metaphorically to describe a person's vocabulary (word circle) or a social circle/sphere of influence.
Meaning: geometry: set of points that are equally distant from a center (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective form دایره‌ای means circular.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /daː.ji.ˈra/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The term دایره is used in the phrase دایره معارف, which literally means 'circle of knowledge' and is the standard term for an encyclopedia.
- In some traditional contexts, the arrangement of people sitting in a دایره during a gathering symbolizes equality and shared community.
- The word دایره is borrowed from Arabic, coming from the root meaning 'to turn' or 'to revolve'.
Examples in context
- دایره کشیدنTo draw a circleThis example shows how to use دایره in the context of drawing a circle.
- این نقاشی یک دایره کامل را نشان می‌دهد.This painting depicts a perfect circle.
- این یک دایره کامل است.in yek dāyere-ye kāmel ast.This is a complete circle.
- یک دایره روی کاغذ بکش.yek dāyere ruye kāghaz bekesh.Draw a circle on the paper.
Example conversation
Niloufar and Ali are studying geometry together.
- نیلوفر Niloufarعلی، این دایره را می‌بینی؟Ali, in dāyere rā mibini?Ali, do you see this circle?
- علی Aliبله، مرکز آن کجاست؟Bale, markaz-e ān kojāst?Yes, where is its center?
- نیلوفر Niloufarنقطه وسط دایره است.Noghte vasat-e dāyere ast.It is the point in the middle of the circle.
- علی Aliآها، حالا فهمیدم.Āhā, hālā fahmidam.Ah, now I understand.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry دایره, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries دایره, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
