بادنجان
bâdenjân/baː.din.ˈd͡ʒaːn/
The Persian word for eggplant is بادنجان (bâdenjân). It is also spelled بادنگان (bâdengân) or باتنگان (bâtengân).
Meaning: edible fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| بادنجان | bâdenjân | /baː.din.ˈd͡ʒaːn/ (Classical Persian) | |
| بادنگان | bâdengân | /baː.din.ˈɡaːn/ (Classical Persian) | alternative form |
| باتنگان | bâtengân | /baː.tin.ˈɡaːn/ (Classical Persian) | alternative form |
The word refers to the edible fruit known as eggplant.
Which one should you use?
The standard spelling is بادنجان. The spelling بادنگان uses a 'g' sound instead of 'j' and is a common colloquial variation in spoken Persian. The spelling باتنگان is also an alternative way to write the word.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is bâdenjân (/baː.din.ˈdʒaːn/). It has three syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- In traditional Persian medicine, بادنجان is categorized as having a 'cold' and 'moist' nature, meaning it is often cooked with 'hot' ingredients like garlic or cinnamon to balance its effect on the body.
- In Persian culture, بادنجان is so central to the cuisine that it is often called the 'meat of the poor', serving as a hearty substitute for animal protein in traditional stews.
- The roots of the word بادنجان actually stretch back to Proto-Dravidian, linking the Persian term to the linguistic families of Southern India.
Examples in context
- من بادنجان می‌خرم.man bâdenjân mikharam.I am buying eggplant.
- این بادنجان خیلی بزرگ است.in bâdenjân kheyli bozorg ast.This eggplant is very big.
- آیا بادنجان تازه است؟âyâ bâdenjân tâze ast?Is the eggplant fresh?
Example conversation
Reza and Maryam are shopping for vegetables.
- رضا Rezaمریم، بادنجان می‌خوای؟Maryam, bādenjān mikhāyi?Maryam, do you want eggplant?
- مریم Maryamبله، برای شام لازم داریم.Bale, barāye shām lāzem dārim.Yes, we need some for dinner.
- رضا Rezaچند تا بادنجان بردارم؟Chand tā bādenjān berdāram?How many eggplants should I take?
- مریم Maryamدو تا کافی است، رضا.Do tā kāfi ast, Reza.Two are enough, Reza.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eggplant” translations and entries بادنجان, بادنگان, باتنگان, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بادنجان, CC BY-SA 4.0.
