یبوست
yobusat/ju.buː.ˈsat/
The English word constipation is translated into Persian as یبوست (yobusat).
یبوست refers to the state of the bowels.
Meaning: state of bowels (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and the stress is on the third syllable: /ju.buː.ˈsat/. It is romanized as yobusat.
Did you know?
- In traditional Persian medicine (Teb-e Sonnati), this condition is often viewed as an imbalance of 'cold' and 'hot' humors in the body.
- The word یبوست shares its root with the Arabic word for 'dryness', describing the condition as a state of being dried out.
- When discussing یبوست in a pharmacy, Persians often use the term قبض to describe the sensation of 'tightness' or 'contraction' in the gut.
Examples in context
- آیا از یبوست رنج میبری؟Do you suffer from constipation?This sentence is useful for asking if someone suffers from یبوست.Tatoeba #7917354 by cojiluc, translation #3411685 by corvard
- او از یبوست شدید شکایت داشت.u az yobost-e shadid shekayat dasht.He complained of severe constipation.
- یبوست میتواند باعث درد شکم شود.yobost mitavanad ba'es-e dard-e shekam shavad.Constipation can cause abdominal pain.
Example conversation
Amir and Sara are discussing a family member's health at home.
- امیر Amirآیا مادرت هنوز از یبوست رنج میبرد؟aya madarat hanuz az yobost ranj mibarad?Is your mother still suffering from constipation?
- سارا Saraبله، او کمی ضعیف شده است.bale, u kami za'if shode ast.Yes, she has become a bit weak.
- امیر Amirحتماً باید با پزشک مشورت کنی.hatman bayad ba pezeshk mashverat koni.You should definitely consult a doctor.
- سارا Saraحق با توست، فردا میروم.hagh ba tost, farda miravam.You're right, I will go tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “constipation” translations and entries یبوست, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries یبوست, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
