عینک
eynak
The Persian word for glasses is عینک (eynak).
عینک refers to a pair of lenses worn in frames to correct vision or protect the eyes.
Which one should you use?
Unlike the English word 'glasses', the Persian word عینک is a singular noun and does not require a plural form to refer to a single pair. The term عینک‌ها is the plural form of عینک and is used when referring to multiple pairs of glasses.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Persian, عینک is a singular noun and does not require a plural form to refer to a single pair. The plural form is عینک‌ها (eynak-hā).
How do you pronounce it?
eynak
Did you know?
- In Persian, the concept of 'wearing' glasses uses the verb زدن, which literally means 'to hit' or 'to strike'. To say someone put on their عینک, you use a phrase that sounds like they 'hit' their glasses on their face.
- Because the root عین also means 'spring' or 'source of water' in Persian, the word for glasses shares a linguistic ancestor with the word for a water spring.
- The word عینک is built from the root عین, which means 'eye' in both Persian and Arabic, and a suffix meaning 'small'. Literally, the word for glasses translates to 'little eye'.
Examples in context
- عینکم را شکسته ام.I've broken my glasses.This sentence shows how to express that you have broken your عینک.Tatoeba #786305 by mahdiye, translation #255724 by CK
- سامی عینکش را برداشت.Sami removed his glasses.This sentence describes the action of someone removing their عینک.Tatoeba #6481361 by mahdiye, translation #6481025 by OsoHombre
- با دقت از عینک نگهداری کن.Handle the glasses carefully.This sentence provides a way to advise someone to handle their عینک with care.Tatoeba #1022470 by mahdiye, translation #61432 by Masa
- من عینک می‌زارم.I am wearing glasses.
- آیا عینک‌های خود را دیدید؟Have you seen your glasses?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zahra and Ali are looking for something in the living room.
- زهرا Zahraعلی، عینک من کجاست؟Ali, eynak-e man kojast?Ali, where are my glasses?
- علی Aliروی میز است، زهرا.Ruye miz ast, Zahra.They are on the table, Zahra.
- زهرا Zahraآهان، عینک من اینجاست.Ahan, eynak-e man injast.Oh, my glasses are here.
- علی Aliخوشحالم که پیدایشان کردی.Khosh-halam ke peydayeshan kardi.I'm glad you found them.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries عینک, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
