خر
The English word "donkey" is translated into Persian as خر.
The word خر refers to the domestic animal. However, in Persian, calling a person a خر is a common insult used to imply that they are stupid or slow-witted.
Meaning: a domestic animal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of خر is خرها, which means "donkeys".
Did you know?
- The weight unit خروار (xar-vâr) is etymologically linked to the word for donkey, as it originally referred to the amount of cargo a 'donkey' could carry.
- In Persian culture, the خر is frequently used in folklore and poetry to symbolize patience or stubbornness, often appearing in fables to critique human folly.
- In some Persian idioms, the image of a خر is used to describe someone who works hard but does not understand the purpose of their labor.
Examples in context
- خر مرده از گرگها نمی‌ترسد.A dead donkey fears no wolves.This sentence is useful for illustrating the proverb involving خر.Tatoeba #12175470 by cojiluc, translation #10338433 by AlanF_US
- چرا خرها چنین گوشهای درازی دارند؟Why does the donkey have such long ears?This sentence is useful for describing the physical features of the خر.Tatoeba #12175475 by cojiluc, translation #3590752 by Plusquamperfekt
- یک خر دوپا می‌تواند ژنرال شود و خر بماند.A two-legged donkey can become general and remain a donkey.This sentence is useful for a metaphorical use of the word خر.Tatoeba #12175493 by cojiluc, translation #1152182 by belgavox
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Example conversation
Zahra and Ali are visiting a farm.
- زهرا Zahraببین علی، آن خر چه بامزه است!Bebin Ali, aan khar che baamaze ast!Look Ali, that donkey is so cute!
- علی Aliبله، اما فکر کنم خیلی لجباز باشد.Bale, ama fekr konam kheyli lajbaaz baashad.Yes, but I think it might be very stubborn.
- زهرا Zahraمی‌شود به آن خر غذا بدهیم؟Mishavad be aan khar ghaza bedahim?Can we feed that donkey?
- علی Aliباید اول از صاحبش بپرسیم.Bayad aval az sahebash beporsim.We should ask the owner first.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries خر, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
