خرما
xurmā/xur.ˈmaː/
The English word 'dates' is translated into Persian as خرما (xurmā).
خرما refers to the sweet, edible fruit of the date palm tree.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form 'dates', you can add the suffix -hā to the end of the word to form خرماها.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /xur.ˈmaː/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In traditional Persian medicine, خرما is considered a 'warm' food and is often recommended for energy and vitality.
- In Persian culture, خرما is frequently served alongside a glass of water or tea to guests as a traditional gesture of hospitality.
- The word خرما has cousins in several ancient languages, including Sanskrit where it is related to the word kharju, meaning 'wild date tree'.
Examples in context
- بیست و سوم ژانویه ۲۰۲۲January 23, 2022
- سیزدهم مارس ۲۰۲۲March 13, 2022
- سال ۲۰۲۳the year 2023
- من خرما خیلی دوست دارم.man khorma kheyli dust dāram.I like dates very much.
- این خرما خیلی شیرین است.in khorma kheyli shirin ast.This date is very sweet.
- برای صبحانه خرما بخور.barāye sobhāne khorma bokhor.Eat dates for breakfast.
Example conversation
Maryam and Ali are having tea together.
- مریم Maryamعلی، خرما میخوری؟Ali, khormā mikhori?Ali, do you want to eat dates?
- علی Aliبله، ممنون مریم.Bale, mamnun Maryam.Yes, thank you Maryam.
- مریم Maryamاین خرما تازه است.In khormā tāze ast.This date is fresh.
- علی Aliواقعاً خوشمزه است.Vāghean khoshmaze ast.It is really delicious.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry خرما, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries خرما, CC BY-SA 4.0.
