کلاغ
kalâġ/ka.ˈlaːɣ/
The English word "crow" is translated into Persian as کلاغ (kalâġ). Wiktionary also lists غراب (ġorâb).
Meaning: any bird of the genus Corvus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| کلاغ | kalâġ | /ka.ˈlaːɣ/ (Classical Persian) |
| غراب | ġorâb |
The term refers to any bird belonging to the genus Corvus.
Which one should you use?
کلاغ is the standard, everyday term for a crow or raven used in common speech and literature, whereas غراب is a more formal or literary term often found in classical poetry or high-register texts.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ka.ˈlaːɣ/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The Persian کلاغ is a distant relative of the English 'crow' and the Latin 'corvus', sharing a common ancestral root from thousands of years ago.
- In Persian culture, the کلاغ is often viewed as a symbol of bad luck or a harbinger of misfortune.
- In Persian folklore, the کلاغ is sometimes depicted as a clever trickster, similar to the role of the fox in other fables.
Examples in context
- یک کلاغ سیاه روی درخت نشست.yek kalāgh-e siyāh ruye derakht neshasht.A black crow sat on the tree.
- صدای کلاغ را در پارک شنیدم.sedāy-e kalāgh rā dar pārk shenidam.I heard the sound of a crow in the park.
- آن کلاغ بزرگ است.ān kalāgh bozorg ast.That crow is big.
Example conversation
Mohammad and Niloufar are walking in a park.
- محمد Mohammadنیلوفر، آن کلاغ را ببین.Niloufar, ān kalāgh rā bebin.Niloufar, look at that crow.
- نیلوفر Niloufarکجا؟ من چیزی نمیبینم.Kojā? Man chizi nemibinam.Where? I don't see anything.
- محمد Mohammadبالای آن درخت است.Bālāye ān derakht ast.It is at the top of that tree.
- نیلوفر Niloufarبله، چه کلاغ عجیبی است!Bale, che kalāgh-e ajibi ast!Yes, what a strange crow!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crow” translations and entries کلاغ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries کلاغ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
