چشمها
cheshm-ha
The Persian word for eyes is چشمها (cheshm-ha).
The term refers to the organs of the body used for seeing.
What does it mean word for word?
The word چشمها consists of the noun چشم (eye) and the plural suffix -ها (-s).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is چشم.
How do you pronounce it?
cheshm-ha
Did you know?
- In many Persian-speaking households, saying چشم (eye) is a polite way to say 'yes' or 'at your service' to a request.
- To describe someone as very beautiful or captivating, Persians often use the term چشمنواز, which literally means 'eye-caressing'.
- In Persian poetry, a beloved's چشم (eye) is often described as a 'mine' or a 'trap' that captures the heart.
Examples in context
- چشمهایش را بست و یک آرزو کرد.She closed her eyes and made a wish.The first sentence shows how to use چشمها when describing someone closing their eyes.Tatoeba #3869491 by AchillePoirot, translation #3868825 by Hybrid
- تام چشمهایش را بست و یک آرزو کرد.Tom closed his eyes and made a wish.The second sentence uses چشمها in a sentence about Tom closing his eyes.Tatoeba #3869489 by AchillePoirot, translation #3868824 by Hybrid
- فکر کردم چشمهایم مرا فریب میدهند.I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me.The third sentence demonstrates using چشمها to describe eyes playing tricks on someone.Tatoeba #753907 by ghasemkiani, translation #323753 by CK
- زیبایی چشمانت شگفتانگیز است.The beauty of your eyes is mesmerizing.
- عزیزم، چشای زیبایی داری.Darling, you have beautiful eyes.
- الان چشات خیلی خوب میدرخشن!Right now, your eyes are shining beautifully!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Reza and Maryam are talking about a beautiful painting in a gallery.
- رضا Rezaچشمهای این نقاشی خیلی زیبا هستند.cheshm-haye in naghashi kheyli ziba hastand.The eyes in this painting are very beautiful.
- مریم Maryamبله، چشمها واقعاً واقعی به نظر میرسند.bale, cheshm-ha vaghean vaghe'i be nazar mi-resand.Yes, the eyes look really real.
- رضا Rezaمریم، تو به این چشمها دقت کردی؟Maryam, to be in cheshm-ha deghat kardi?Maryam, did you notice these eyes?
- مریم Maryamبله رضا، رنگ چشمها فوقالعاده است.bale Reza, range cheshm-ha foghol-ade ast.Yes Reza, the color of the eyes is wonderful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.