رنگ
rang/ˈraŋɡ/
The English word "color" is رنگ (rang) in Persian.
رنگ is used as a noun to refer to a particular set of the visible spectrum. If you want to express the action of giving something color, you can use the verb رنگ کردن. Additionally, the idiom رنگ و لعاب is used to refer to the luster, gloss or the outward appearance and glamour of something.
Meaning: particular set of the visible spectrum (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun رنگآمیزی refers to the process of coloring or the act of applying color.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Afghanistan region, the word Surkh is used for the color red.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
By adding the suffix -i to the noun, you create the adjective رنگی, which means "colorful" or "of a certain color".
How do you pronounce it?
rang is pronounced /ˈraŋɡ/.
Did you know?
- In Persian, the word for 'color' is part of a linguistic family that includes the word اورنگ (owrang), meaning 'throne' or 'splendor'.
Examples in context
- چه رنگی دوست داری؟Which color do you prefer?This sentence is useful for asking about a preferred رنگ.Tatoeba #3839859 by kuarash, translation #3836273 by emigonza
- کدام رنگ را انتخاب کردی؟Which color did you choose?This sentence is useful for asking which رنگ was chosen.Tatoeba #11113825 by sinakd, translation #10723697 by CK
- رنگ دوست داشتنی من قرمز است.My favorite color is red.This sentence is useful for stating a favorite رنگ.Tatoeba #644161 by mahdiye, translation #460021 by saasmath
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Example conversation
Ali and Sara are painting a room together.
- علی Aliاین رنگ خیلی تیره است.In rang kheyli tire ast.This color is too dark.
- سارا Saraپس یک رنگ روشنتر بیاور.Pas yek rang roshantar biavar.Then bring a lighter color.
- علی Aliکدام رنگ را میخواهی؟Kodam rang ra mikhahi?Which color do you want?
- سارا Saraرنگ آبی را امتحان کن.Rang-e abi ra emtehan kon.Try the color blue.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry رنگ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries رنگ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
