چَشْم
čašm
The English word 'eye' is translated into Persian as چَشْم (čašm). Wiktionary also lists عَیْن (ayn) and چِشْم (češm).
Meaning: organ (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| چَشْم | čašm | |
| عَیْن | ayn | archaic |
| چِشْم | češm | |
| عِیْن | eyn | archaic |
The primary meaning of these terms is the organ of sight. The related verb دیدبانی دادن can be used to describe the action of observing something carefully or appraisingly.
Which one should you use?
The form چَشْم is the standard, everyday word for 'eye' used in modern Persian. In contrast, the form عَیْن is an archaic or highly literary term for 'eye' derived from Arabic.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
čašm
Did you know?
- The expression روی چَشْم is a highly polite way to agree to a request. It translates to 'on my eye', suggesting the speaker places the request in a position of high honor.
- The term عَیْن is also used in modern Persian to mean 'exactly' or 'the very same'. For example, عَیْنِ همان means 'exactly that one'.
- The phrase چَشْمِ بَد literally means 'evil eye' and is used to describe jealousy. To protect someone from this, Iranians may say ماشالله to deflect the negative energy of a gaze.
Examples in context
- چَشْمِ من درد میکند.chashm-e man dard mikonad.My eye hurts.
- او چَشْمهای زیبایی دارد.u chashm-hāye zibāyi dārad.She has beautiful eyes.
Example conversation
Ali and Maryam are talking about a doctor's visit.
- علی Aliمریم، چَشْمت چرا قرمز است؟Maryam, cheshmat cherā ghermez ast?Maryam, why is your eye red?
- مریم Maryamفکر کنم حساسیت دارم.Fekr konam hasāsiyat dāram.I think I have an allergy.
- علی Aliباید به دکتر بروی.Bāyad be doktor beravi.You should go to the doctor.
- مریم Maryamبله، فردا میروم.Bale, fardā miravam.Yes, I will go tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eye” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
