تاج
tâj/ˈtaːd͡ʒ/
The English word 'crown' can be translated into Persian as تاج (tâj). If unsure, use تاج. Wiktionary also lists اَفْسَر (afsar).
Meaning: royal headdress (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| تاج | tâj | /ˈtaːd͡ʒ/ (Classical Persian) |
| اَفْسَر | afsar |
The term تاج refers to a royal headdress. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the pinnacle or the top of something, such as the crown of a hill.
Which one should you use?
تاج is the most common and standard term for a crown, suitable for both historical and general contexts. In contrast, اَفْسَر is a more literary term, frequently found in high-register literature or classical poetry.
How do you pronounce it?
tâj (/ˈtaːdʒ/)
Did you know?
- In Persian, the word تاج is used to name the 'crown' of a rooster, referring to its fleshy red comb.
- The Persian تاج shares a common ancestor with the Armenian word թագ, showing how ancient Iranian terms spread across different cultures in the region.
- In historical Persian texts, the word تاج can represent the abstract concept of sovereignty rather than just a physical object.
Examples in context
- ببین چه تاجی زیبا به سرش انداختهLook at that beautiful crown on her head!
- مراسم تاجگذاری ملکه مجللی بودThe queen's coronation ceremony was a spectacle.
- تاج از طلا ساخته شده است.tāj az talā sākhte shode ast.The crown is made of gold.
- او یک تاج درخشان دارد.u yek tāj-e derakhshān dārad.She has a sparkling crown.
- تاج روی میز قرار دارد.tāj ruy-e miz gharār dārad.The crown is on the table.
Example conversation
Sara and Mohammad are looking at a museum exhibit.
- سارا Saraمحمد، آن تاج قدیمی را ببین.Mohammad, ān tāj-e ghadimi rā bebin.Mohammad, look at that old crown.
- محمد Mohammadواقعاً خیره‌کننده است، سارا.Vāghe'an khire-konande ast, Sara.It really is stunning, Sara.
- سارا Saraفکر می‌کنم مال یک ملکه باشد.Fekr mikonam māl-e yek maleke bāshad.I think it belongs to a queen.
- محمد Mohammadبله، طراحی تاج بسیار ظریف است.Bale, tarāhi-ye tāj besyār zarif ast.Yes, the design of the crown is very delicate.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crown” translations and entries تاج, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries تاج, CC BY-SA 4.0.
