سرمقاله
The English word 'editorial' is translated into Persian as سرمقاله.
سرمقاله is a noun used to refer to an article giving the opinion of editors.
Meaning: article giving the opinion of editors (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word سرمقاله literally translates to 'head-article', implying the leading article of a publication.
Did you know?
- The term مقاله can also refer to a 'treatise' in a philosophical context, making سرمقاله sound more authoritative than a simple newspaper piece.
- In traditional Persian newspapers, the سرمقاله was historically placed on the front page, regardless of whether it was the most current news.
- Persian uses the word سر to create other 'leading' terms, such as سرپرست for a guardian or supervisor, mirroring the structure of سرمقاله.
Examples in context
- آن سرمقاله خیلی جالب بود.ān sarmaghāle kheyli jāleb bud.That editorial was very interesting.
- من سرمقاله امروز را خواندم.man sarmaghāle emruz rā khāndam.I read today's editorial.
- این سرمقاله درباره اقتصاد است.in sarmaghāle darbareye eqtesād ast.This editorial is about the economy.
Example conversation
Sara and Reza are discussing the newspaper at a cafe.
- رضا Rezaسارا، سرمقاله امروز را خواندی؟Sarā, sarmaghāle emruz rā khāndi?Sara, did you read today's editorial?
- سارا Saraبله، خیلی کوتاه بود.Bale, kheyli kutāh bud.Yes, it was very short.
- رضا Rezaاما نظر نویسنده جالب است.Amā nazare nevisande jāleb ast.But the writer's opinion is interesting.
- سارا Saraدرست می‌گویی، رضا.Dorost miguyi, Rezā.You are right, Reza.
