دیوانه
divâne/deː.waː.ˈna/
The English word 'crazy' is translated into Persian as دیوانه (divâne). Wiktionary also lists مجنون (majnun).
Meaning: insane, demented (adj)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| دیوانه | divâne | /deː.waː.ˈna/ (Classical Persian) /diː.waː.ˈna/ (Classical Persian) |
| مجنون | majnun | /mad͡ʒ.ˈnuːn/ (Classical Persian) |
The primary way to say 'crazy' or 'insane' is with the adjective دیوانه. If you want to describe the process of 'going crazy' or 'becoming insane', you combine the adjective with the verb 'to become', forming the phrase دیوانه شدن.
Which one should you use?
While دیوانه is the common word for 'crazy', مجنون is a more literary or poetic term often used in classical Persian literature.
How does it change in a sentence?
To turn the adjective دیوانه into an adverb meaning 'crazily' or 'in a crazy manner', add the suffix '-وار' to create دیوانه‌وار.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is divâne. The IPA is /deː.waː.ˈna/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In classical Persian poetry, the state of being مجنون is often portrayed as a higher spiritual stage where the lover transcends worldly reason to reach God.
- The literary term مجنون is famously associated with the legendary lover Majnun, whose madness was caused by his unattainable love for Layla.
- The word دیوانه is built from the word دیو, meaning 'demon'. In ancient times, being 'crazy' was described as being possessed by a demon.
Examples in context
- آنها دیوانه ی موسیقی جازند.They are crazy about jazz.This sentence shows how to use دیوانه to express being 'crazy about' something.Tatoeba #586995 by mahdiye, translation #305656 by CK
- اغلب مردم فکر میکنند من دیوانه ام.Most people think I'm crazy.This sentence uses دیوانه to describe a person's state of being.Tatoeba #3840067 by kuarash, translation #1322 by CK
- دیوانه شده ای؟Have you gone crazy?This sentence uses دیوانه to ask if someone has gone crazy.Tatoeba #1609817 by AsliAbbasi, translation #2290053 by dr
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maryam and Reza are discussing a very risky plan.
- مریم Maryamاین ایده خیلی خطرناک است.In ideye kheyli khatarnak ast.This idea is very dangerous.
- رضا Rezaمی‌دانم، ولی هیجان‌انگیز است.Midanam, vali hayajan-angiz ast.I know, but it is exciting.
- مریم Maryamتو واقعاً دیوانه هستی، رضا.To vaghean divane hasti, Reza.You are truly crazy, Reza.
- رضا Rezaشاید درست باشد!Shayad dorost bashad!Maybe that is true!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crazy” translations and entries دیوانه, مجنون, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries دیوانه, مجنون, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
