عروسک
The English word "doll" is عروسک in Persian.
عروسک is a noun used to refer to a toy in the form of a human.
Meaning: a toy in the form of a human (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form "dolls", add the suffix -ها (-hā) to the end of the word to get عروسک‌ها.
Did you know?
- The word عروسک is derived from the word for 'bride' عروس plus a diminutive suffix. This means that the literal root of the word for 'doll' in Persian is 'little bride'.
- While عروسک is the standard term for a doll, the term عروسک خیمه شبانه refers to a traditional form of puppet theater. It translates to 'night tent dolls' and is a historical art form used for social commentary.
- In certain Persian contexts, describing someone as 'عروسک' can be used as a term of endearment, similar to calling someone 'sweetheart' in English.
Examples in context
- چه کسی عروسک را درست کرده است؟Who made the doll?This sentence is useful for asking who made the عروسک.Tatoeba #2512956 by AsliAbbasi, translation #40454 by CK
- این یک عروسک قدیمی است.in yek aroosak-e ghadimi ast.This is an old doll.
- دختر کوچولو با عروسکش بازی می‌کند.dokhtar-e koochooloo ba aroosak-ash bazi mikonad.The little girl plays with her doll.
Example conversation
Amir and Niloufar are shopping for a gift.
- امیر Amirنیلوفر، این عروسک را دوست داری؟Niloufar, in arusak ra doost dari?Niloufar, do you like this doll?
- نیلوفر Niloufarبله، خیلی بامزه است.Bale, kheyli bamaze ast.Yes, it is very cute.
- امیر Amirپس همین را می‌خریم.Pas hamin ra mikharim.Then we will buy this one.
- نیلوفر Niloufarممنونم امیر، عالی است.Mamnoonam Amir, ali ast.Thank you Amir, it is great.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries عروسک, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
